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 compete for inventory.
  • Specialist categories. Estate jewelers, diamond merchants, and watch experts each operate independently.
  • Wholesale resale chains. District buyers connect directly to wholesale and auction circuits, allowing higher buy-side offers.
  • Walk-in appraisals. Free verbal estimates from multiple specialists in one afternoon.

Selling tips for the Jewelry District

  • Visit on a weekday morning when buyers have time for full evaluations rather than rushing weekend walk-ins.
  • Bring 2–3 pieces, not 10. Specialist buyers give detailed offers when they can focus.
  • Collect 3 offers minimum. District buyers know they're competing; first offers are usually 10–15% below their ceiling.
  • Use the district's security. Most district buildings have armed lobby security; for $10K+ transports, ask for escort to your car.

Today's spot prices

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

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

30-day metal price trend

How spot prices have 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 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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