We Appraise Your Valuables

We offer appraisals for estate and insurance purposes from a certified GIA Gemologist. Contact us today to book an appointment.

where are we?

814 S Westgate Ave, Suite 260

Los Angeles, CA, 90049

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Contact us today to schedule your personal and private appointment. Have your estate items appraised by a reliable and honest gemologist.

Setting the Fair Estate Appraisal Standard

About Us

Pacific Jewelry Buyers sets the standard for expert and ethical appraisals and purchasing for jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, watches, gold, silver, platinum, coins, and more. With twenty years of impressive industry experience, we strive to always provide clients with transparent, comprehensive, and detailed appraisals.

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About The Owner

Paul Shikhvarger,
GIA GG, AGA

Principal Paul Shikhvarger, a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), adheres to the highest professional and ethical standards that are used by the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers (NAJA) and the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). With twenty years of experience, Paul enjoys sharing his knowledge with clients and continues to educate himself to ensure the fairest appraisals.

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Rated 5 out of 5
I had very little knowledge of gems and precious metals when I inherited some. I went to Paul because of his great online reviews and they weren't wrong as I did two different transactions with him. He is very friendly, straight forward & honest. He will be my first call for future transactions and he should be your first call if you are looking for a solid appraiser and/or buyer.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Paul is fantastic. Highly recommend! He was quick to help set up an appointment and walked me through the whole process of appraising a diamond ring. Had no issues submitting his appraisal to insurance and will certainly be back with other items.
Aliza Goldsmith
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Rebecca C.
Rated 5.0
May 18, 2026

I met with Paul today. Had my mother's sterling silver flatware and I want to sale it. Lovely man honest and charming. Gave me a fair price. Would highly...

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Java A
Rated 5.0
May 14, 2026

I came across this location through Google and I am happy I did. I scheduled an appointment to sell my item and Paul was quick with responding. Arriving at my appointment, Paul was thorough with my jewelry and gave me a reasonable price for my item. I would recommend anyone wanting to part ways with jewelry to this location.

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Que Emanuel
Rated 5.0
May 14, 2026

Wow where do I begin 😊 I retired from the music / TV entertainment industry after 30 years. With that being said “I have purchased a lot of Jewelry over the past 3 decades”to wear on TV, in concert and or at parties / events. I am older now and no longer wear my watches, diamonds and gold jewelry as much anymore (it literally just sits inside my safe at home 🤷🏾‍♂️. I decided to sell it and started investigating where to go to get an appraisal / to sell some of my pieces. I found “Pacific Jewlery Buyers” in Westgate, CA. I texted the number from google to Pacific Jewelry Buyers and asked if I needed to make and appointment (“mind you it was a week day”, not to sure about needing an appointment on the weekend). Paul texted me back and said I wouldn’t need an appointment and sent me the hrs of operation for the day. I then texted Paul pictures of the jewelry pieces that I wanted to get appraised and sell, he texted me back and said he was interested. I went to the shop and was pleasantly surprised! Paul was not only friendly but professional and informative. Paul broke things down to a science and educated me on the things that I needed to know about my jewelry (gold/diamonds) and much more. He offered me a fair price to buy my jewelry pieces from me. I left feeling satisfied and informed. I am glad I was fortunate enough to find this place, instead of having to go to multiple places and run around to sell the rest of my pieces. I will be back to bring the rest of my Jewelry “Pacific Jewelry Buyers” as well tell my friends and family! It feels good to build a relationship with someone you can trust in the jewelry industry. From my experience Paul is honest and has integrity and that is a rarity in the jewelry business! What a great experience & what a great guy 💯%

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Que E.
Rated 5.0
May 14, 2026

Wow where do I begin I retired from the music / TV entertainment industry after 30 years. With that being said "I have purchased a lot of Jewelry over the...

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Aylin Pashaian
Rated 5.0
May 13, 2026

I had a great experience with Paul. Thank you, would highly recommend it. He is such a genuine guy and his authenticity really stood out! I felt his good energy the moment I walked in.

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Taylor Ramljak
Rated 5.0
May 13, 2026
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Kylia Azevedo-Jones
Rated 5.0
May 12, 2026

Paul is great! he gave me the best price in LA for my jewelry. he was a huge help to me and i will definitely be back.

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Hollye Grayson
Rated 5.0
May 11, 2026

I took random pieces of Sterling Silver as well as damaged gold jewelry and I received a review of each piece and then he cut me a check. It could not have been any easier. Trust me look through your stuff. I’m sure there’s things in your house that you could get cash on hand for.

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Snydie Boy
Rated 5.0
May 5, 2026

Very easy, very nice man! Can’t wait to do more business in the near future !

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Robert
Rated 5.0
April 30, 2026

Trust is everything when selling inherited jewelry, and Paul earned mine immediately. I came in with several family pieces--some valuable, some sentimental, all carrying emotional weight--and he treated the entire process with honesty, patience, and professionalism.. At no point did I feel pressured. Paul took the time to carefully explain what each piece was, what gave it value, and what did not. His transparency was exceptional. In a business where trust means everything, Paul's integrity immediately stood out. What impressed me most was that when I later had second thoughts about one small sentimental piece, Paul had not processed it and welcomed me back to retrieve it without hesitation. That level of fairness and humanity is rare. Paul is not simply buying jewelry--he is helping people navigate important personal decisions with respect, knowledge, and genuine decency. If you are looking for someone deeply knowledgeable, honest, and trustworthy, I cannot recommend Paul highly enough. An exceptional experience from start to finish.

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Kolin Pettigrew
Rated 5.0
April 29, 2026

A kinder and more helpful place to sell jewelry or precious metals there is not! Great price and explains everything to you! 10/10

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Robert S.
Rated 5.0
April 28, 2026

Trust is everything when selling inherited jewelry, and Paul earned mine immediately. I came in with several family pieces--some valuable, some sentimental,...

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richard m
Rated 5.0
April 23, 2026

Paul was a pleasure to meet. Was able to sell some scrap gold which he gave a fair deal on. 10/10 service, will be back.

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Akshin Rehimov
Rated 5.0
April 22, 2026

Got best price for my gold jewelry

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Victoria Elle
Rated 5.0
April 22, 2026

Such a great experience and would highly recommend! Communication and flexibility from the beginning were great via email and phone. We definitely picked the right place and person. Having an appointment made things so smooth. Paul was so knowledgeable and skilled at what he does. It was a great experience overall with a valuable outcome. Thank you Paul for taking the time to look at so much with so many unknowns.

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Susan Kim
Rated 5.0
April 21, 2026

After reading all the good reviews, I came here and was very satisfied. Paul was really informative and he was very fair on price. He doesn't lowball you and very straight forward and honest. I would definitely be back.

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George Miller
Rated 5.0
April 21, 2026

Paul is helpful and attentive. Quality work at reasonable prices. Definitely planning to work with him on future gifts. Thank you!!

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Kots Nom
Rated 5.0
April 16, 2026

Paul was great gave me fair price. If you have any gold silver jewelry he will help you out 👊🏽👊🏽

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Emily M.
Rated 5.0
April 14, 2026

I had a great experience working with Paul. He provided me with an honest and accurate quote for my jewelry items, which I really appreciated, it's clear he...

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Jenny Pedrotti
Rated 5.0
April 9, 2026

Paul is great. Very knowledgeable, kind, and honest. Would definitely recommend!