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Estate and Vintage Jewelry in La Mesa, CA

3 of the 18 jewelry stores we list in La Mesa have estate and vintage jewelry.

Estate jewelry — pre-owned, vintage and antique pieces — is sold by a smaller group of jewelers and dealers, and most jewelry stores carry only new stock. Every business in this list names estate, vintage, antique or pre-owned jewelry in its business name, listing or on its own website.

  1. Leo Hamel Jewelry & Gold Buyers - La Mesa

    8911 La Mesa Blvd Ste 107, La Mesa, CA 91942-9000

    Tue-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm

    Watch repairBuys goldCustom jewelryEstate jewelryAppraisals
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  2. Cal Coin and Jewelry

    9019 Park Plaza Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942-3437

    Mon–Fri 10am–5pm by appointment, Sat closed, Sun closed

    Buys goldEstate jewelry
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  3. Diamonds Forever

    4685 Date Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941

    Tue–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm, Sun closed, Mon closed

    Jewelry repairCustom jewelryEstate jewelry
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Ask about the era and the stones. Good estate dealers describe the period (Victorian, Art Deco, retro), test the metal and can tell you whether the stones are original. For a larger purchase, ask whether the piece comes with a written appraisal or a lab report for the main diamond.

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What is the difference between estate, vintage and antique jewelry?

Estate jewelry simply means previously owned, whatever its age. Vintage usually describes pieces at least a few decades old, and antique is generally used for pieces about 100 years old or more.

Is estate jewelry cheaper than new jewelry?

Often, because the price does not include a new retail markup — but rare period pieces and signed designer jewelry can sell above the price of comparable new jewelry. Compare the metal, the stones and the condition, not just the price.