Est. 1872 · 300 businesses

Jewelers Row

Chicago, Illinois

One of the oldest jewelry districts in America. Three landmark buildings (Mallers, Wabash, Pittsfield) house 300+ jewelers, including estate buyers, diamond cutters, and gold refiners.

★ Wabash Avenue between Madison and Washington (also called the Mallers Building district)

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Why district buyers pay more

  • Compressed competition. Dozens of buyers within walking distance.
  • Specialist categories. Estate, watch, and diamond experts each operate independently.
  • Wholesale resale chains. Direct connection to auction circuits = higher offers.
  • Walk-in appraisals. Free verbal estimates from multiple specialists.

Selling tips for the Jewelers Row

  1. Visit on a weekday morning. Buyers have time for full evaluations.
  2. Bring 2–3 pieces, not 10. Specialists give detailed offers when they can focus.
  3. Collect 3 offers minimum. First offers are typically 10–15% below the ceiling.
  4. Use the district’s security. For $10K+ transports, ask for escort to your vehicle.

Today’s spot prices

Gold (24K)
$4,545.78
Silver
$76.30
Platinum
$1,977.89
Palladium
$1,422.45

14K = 58.3% · 18K = 75% · 22K = 91.6% · 24K = 99.9%

30-day metal price trend

How spot prices moved over the last 30 trading days. District buyers' offers tend to track these moves with a 24–48h lag.

30-day trend · 4 metals · refreshed daily
+5%+2%0%-2% Gold -4.8%Silver -1.8%Platinum -5.4%Palladium -9.4%

Typical offer ranges in Chicago

A 1ct certified engagement ring — how different buyer types compare. The Jewelers Row's walk-in competition keeps local offers closer to online specialists than to pawn.

1ct engagement ring · typical cash offer range
Online specialist $2,500 – $4,500insured mail-in, 2–5 daysLocal district buyer $1,500 – $3,000walk-in, 3 offers same dayMall jeweler $500 – $2,000Pawn shop $300 – $700instant cash, lowest offer $0$1.5K$3.0K$4.5K$6.0K

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