Blue Ribbon Estate Buyers was founded in 1973 with a simple but unusual idea: instead of waiting for customers to come to us, we would go to them. At a time when selling jewelry meant walking into a shop and hoping the owner was honest, we believed Americans deserved better — a buyer they could meet in their own community, who would take the time to explain every appraisal and make a fair offer without pressure.
So we started traveling. City by city, state by state, we set up at local hotels and event venues and invited residents to bring whatever they had. Word spread. People came back. They sent their friends and their siblings and their neighbors. Over fifty years later, that is still exactly what we do — and exactly who we are.
Today, Blue Ribbon Estate Buyers is one of the most experienced traveling jewelry buyers in the United States. Our team has appraised hundreds of thousands of pieces from coast to coast — everything from single gold rings to entire multi-generation estate collections. And through it all, our standard has never changed: treat every customer the way you would want your own family treated.
Most buyers ask you to ship your valuables through the mail or make a trip to their store. We believe that’s backwards. We travel to your city, set up at a comfortable local venue, and bring our expertise to you. You never have to send your jewelry somewhere you can’t see, or trust a stranger you’ve never met
The single most important difference between Blue Ribbon and most other buyers is what happens to your jewelry after you sell it. Most buyers melt everything down and pay you scrap prices. We maintain an active network of collectors, resellers, and enthusiasts across the country and around the world. When your piece has value beyond its metal content — and it often does — we find it a new home and pass that higher value back to you.
Blue Ribbon Estate Buyers is fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We are proud members of the Jeweler’s Vigilance Committee and have held our A+ Better Business Bureau accreditation without interruption since the day we first opened. You can check our standing with the BBB at any time.
Our offer is always yours to accept, decline, or take home and think about. We will put any offer in writing so you can compare it, discuss it with family, or get a second opinion. We have been in business for 50 years because customers trust us — and that trust is not something we take for granted.
While our work takes us across the country, our roots are in New York City. Our office is located in the heart of the Diamond District at 48 West 48th Street, Suite 402 — one of the most respected addresses in the jewelry world. New York-area customers are always welcome to visit us by private appointment.