North Park and Hillcrest
Selling Jewelry, Watches or Diamonds From North Park or Hillcrest
We are about ten minutes from North Park and under ten from Hillcrest, at 907 6th Ave downtown. Free verbal appraisal at the counter, no obligation, same-day payment.
- Distance
- About 3 miles from North Park, about 2 from Hillcrest
- Drive
- Under 10 minutes either way outside rush hour
- Route
- From Hillcrest, straight down 6th Avenue through Bankers Hill and Balboa Park. From North Park, University to Park Boulevard or the 163 south, then west into the Gaslamp.
- Transit
- Several MTS bus routes run down 6th and Park into downtown, and the walk from the nearest stops is a few minutes.
- Parking
- Reserved customer parking is available in the ACE lot across the street, directly opposite our storefront. Paid parking options are also available.
Coming in from North Park or Hillcrest
This is the easiest trip of anywhere in the city: 6th Avenue runs from Hillcrest straight down past Balboa Park and into the Gaslamp, and you finish on the street we are on. Because it is a short hop, this is the group most likely to bring one thing in on a lunch break, which is fine. An appraisal on a single piece takes minutes.
Also serving South Park · Golden Hill · University Heights · Normal Heights · Bankers Hill · Mission Hills
What we buy
- Jewelry, estate, antique, designer and signed
- Diamonds, loose or mounted, certified or not
- Watches, from Rolex and Patek Philippe to Omega and TAG Heuer
- Designer handbags, Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and more
- Gold, silver and platinum, including scrap, coins and bullion
- Prefer to keep it? Borrow against it, or have us reset the stone into something you will wear
and many others
Your item not listed? Don’t worry. We work with far more than we can put on a page. If you are not sure whether we buy what you have, ask us: it takes a minute and the answer is free.
Questions from North Park and Hillcrest
Can I come in on a lunch break?
Yes, and plenty of people from these neighborhoods do. A single piece takes minutes. If you are bringing a whole estate or a box of flatware, call ahead so we can have the right buyer free and a private room ready.
Do you buy estate jewelry from the older homes up here?
Regularly. The craftsman homes around North Park and Hillcrest turn up a lot of period jewelry, and antique and estate pieces are valued on the piece rather than by metal weight. Do not have anything cleaned or repaired first.
What if I just want it valued and not sold?
That is a normal outcome and there is no charge. The appraisal is free and verbal, and you are welcome to take the number and think about it, or take it elsewhere.
These are old houses. Is period jewelry worth more?
Sometimes considerably. Much of the housing stock around North Park, University Heights and Hillcrest dates from the 1910s to the 1930s, and pieces of that era (filigree platinum, old European cut diamonds, Art Deco mountings) are valued on the piece rather than by metal weight. Do not have anything cleaned or repaired first; original condition is part of the value.
I have a box of mixed odds and ends. Is that a waste of your time?
No, and it is one of the more common things through the door. Mixed lots take a little longer because everything is sorted, tested and weighed separately, so allow twenty minutes rather than five. There is no minimum.
Can I walk over from Balboa Park?
It is about a mile and a half from the park's western edge, so walkable if you are not carrying much, and a short ride otherwise. Several bus routes come down 6th and Park.
Free appraisal
Tell us what you have, before you drive down.
Start with your contact details and add what you know about the piece. Or bring it straight to 907 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101, Monday to Friday, 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Reviews
Honest. Genuine. Professional. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, I was very impressed with Kevin’s candor and Janelle’s kindness. There are no pressure tactics, the items are of top-tier quality, and the service is exceptional. I recommend this business to anyone looking for luxury/ designer items and for jewelry buyers/ seller.
View Google profile ↗Such a welcoming environment. Knowledgeable, professional and friendly staff and service . I will continue to use and recommend San Diego Jewelry Buyers for all jewelry needs. You should too! You won’t be disappointed.
View Google profile ↗I had a wonderful experience, Kevin seemed very upfront and knowledgeable about what I was inquiring. The store was easy to access downtown and they even had parking spots for free for customers, which was great and convenient. The store itself was nice looking and professional. The experience itself was no pressure and no hassle. I have no complaints. I would recommend anybody that needed to sell jewelry or gold that they were trying to offload To check them out. Five stars would use again!
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- Since
- 2006 · 20 years
- Rating
- A+ BBB Accredited
- Appraisal
- Free, verbal, in person
- Service
- One-on-one with our specialists