Estate or second hand rings

[spike13]

Hello,
I am looking for some good online sites or SF/Bay area jewelers that specialize in estate or second hand engagement rings. Does anyone have any good recommendations? I''ve already checked Fay Cullen and Signed Pieces.

thanks!

 

[DiamanteBlu]

You may want to try Gleim's in Palo Alto. They have a store both in town and at the Stanford Shopping Center. They also have a store in Los Altos.

 

[littledebbie]

Lang''s

and

Van Craeynest makes gorgeous antique style rings.

 

[Rhea]

antiqueengagementrings.com is my personal favourite, they are based in NY
topazery.com is where I bought my 1920s wedding band, they are based in Atlanta, GA

 

[DiamanteBlu]

You can try MS Rau or Khodipour too.

 

[Rhea]

Oh, wannabuywatch is based in CA, but I''m not sure which area (that''s helpful, isnt'' it?!) but they are also online so you can find their address there.

 

[Ninama]

Lang''s, in your area. http://www.langantiques.com

http://www.singlestone.com is incredible... just beautiful stuff.

http://www.dialadiamond.com - ingore the creepy name and check it out.

http://www.newyorkestatejewelry.com

A La Vieille Russie - http://www.alvr.com

Bijoux Extraordinaire - http://www.jewelryexpert.com

http://www.artdecodiamonds.com/

 

[ringster]

i third lang''s - i got my ering from them

need advice on this 1 ct OEC ring

also in the sf/bay area you can try

Gus Farber Dan Tenenbaum Appraisers & Buyers
Neighborhood: Union Square
210 Post Street
Suite 1021
(between Grant Ave & Stockton St)
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 781-1144
* Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Sat 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Diane''s New and Old Estates
2181A Union St San Francisco, CA 94123

i''ve didn''t get a chance to get over to the east bay but you can also try m. lowe in berkeley

here is my thread on looking for old european cut diamonds in the bay area
these places will also carry antique/estate jewelry

hope this helps!

 

[spike13]

Thanks everyone for your recommendations!! Very much appreciated.

 

[dtnyc]

good luck- let us know if you have success!

My husband and I bought our wedding bands through antiqueengagementrings.com and were very happy w/ them. Mine is an antique and his was a new plain band.

He bought me antique earrings through Fay Cullen and was not impressed by their service, although the earrings are lovely.

 

[DiamanteBlu]

David & Comaony has some very nice things. David Walker is not only very credible in the jewelry business phe just bought Shreve Crump and Low in Boston] but he is also a really nice guy [I showed up on a day he was closed, I knocked on the door and he opened the store for me!].

 

[HollyS]

www.topazery.com

You will find vintage, antique, and reproductions. They have had some VERY nice rings with good pricing; and they let you know upfront if there are any flaws on the merchandise.

Good luck!