Est. 1898 · 5,000 businesses

Jewelry District

Los Angeles, California

Spans roughly 4 blocks and houses over 5,000 wholesale and retail jewelry merchants. Strong concentration of gold buyers, watch specialists, and estate diamond dealers. Higher offers than mall buyers due to direct manufacturer access.

★ Downtown LA, 6th Street and Hill

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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 Jewelry District

  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)
$4,025.90
Silver
$54.08
Platinum
$1,531.40
Palladium
$1,046.00

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 -6.8%Silver -16.5%Platinum -14.8%Palladium -18.0%

Typical offer ranges in Los Angeles

A 1ct certified engagement ring — how different buyer types compare. The Jewelry District'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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