Trusted with Texas estates since 1983
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- Estates sold
- 500,000+
- Lots
- $100M+
- Realized
What We Sell
Jewelry at Auction
Fine and designer jewelry - diamonds, gold, and signed pieces by makers like Cartier and David Yurman - is one of our most active categories. Value depends on materials, gemstones, maker, and condition. Austin Auction Gallery sells and evaluates jewelry; browse the makers below to learn what yours may be worth.
Bvlgari
Colored Gemstones
Diamond Engagement Rings
Diamonds
Estate Jewelry
Gold Jewelry
Ippolita
John Hardy
Judith Ripka
Kieselstein-Cord
Mikimoto
Pearls
Roberto Coin
Tiffany & Co.
Van Cleef & ArpelsWhat jewelry has sold for here
Top prices realized from 2,700 jewelry lots in our searchable archive, each cataloged by our specialists and sold at auction.
ESTATE GIA 16.17 CARAT FANCY YELLOW DIAMOND
ESTATE PLATINUM & GIA 4.87CT ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND RING
ESTATE 18K YELLOW GOLD & 20.2CTTW DIAMOND NECKLACE
FINE ESTATE ART DECO 5.85CTTW DIAMOND & FLORAL CARVED EMERALD PENDANT / BROOCH
ESTATE GIA 4.00 CT ROUND BRILLIANT CUT DIAMOND
What jewelry is worth at auction
The factors below are listed most decisive first. A preliminary evaluation costs nothing — send photographs and our specialists will tell you where yours sits.
- The centre stone
- For a diamond, cut, colour, clarity, and carat weight set the number, and the difference between adjacent grades is real money. Coloured stones turn on origin and treatment — an unheated Burmese ruby is a different object from a heated one.
- Signed or unsigned
- A signed Tiffany, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, or Bvlgari piece carries a premium well beyond its materials. The signature and any serial numbers matter, so photograph the marks.
- Metal and weight
- Karat and gross weight set the floor under any piece. That floor is what an unsigned, stone-free item is worth, and it moves with the metals markets.
- Period and condition
- Original Art Deco and Retro pieces are sought after in their own right. Later resizing, replaced stones, and worn mountings all pull against that.
Frequently asked about jewelry
Is my jewelry worth more than its scrap value?
Sometimes, and the difference can be very large. Signed pieces, period pieces, and anything with a good centre stone are worth considerably more intact than melted. That is exactly what a preliminary evaluation is for, and it costs nothing.
Do I need a GIA report before consigning?
Not to get an evaluation. For a significant diamond, a current report usually pays for itself in bidder confidence, and we will tell you when a piece is worth certifying before it is catalogued.
Will you sell costume jewelry?
Yes, generally grouped into lots. Signed costume — Miriam Haskell, Trifari, and similar — is catalogued separately when the quality supports it.
Why consign fine jewelry with us?
Since 1983, Austin Auction Gallery has helped collectors bring fine jewelry to a nationwide audience—with free preliminary evaluations, expert cataloging, and proven results.