36 W 47th St, Booth W07, New York, NY 10036Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
36 W 47th St, Booth W07, Diamond District
Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Walk-ins Welcome)
Licensed NYC Buyer • Free Precision Appraisal
ABOUT BUYERS OF NYC

About Buyers of NYC

Buyers of NYC is a team of buyers that evaluates and may purchase jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, coins, bullion and luxury watches. We work from 36 W 47th Street, W07, in Manhattan’s Diamond District and provide free, no-obligation purchase evaluations for eligible items customers may wish to sell.

Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome during published business hours. Call 646-400-4553 before traveling if you are bringing a large collection or need category-specific preparation guidance.

About Buyers of NYC - Diamond District Valuation Team
LICENSED & CERTIFIED IN NEW YORK CITY

Recognized Credentials, Industry Licenses & Certified Gemologists

Our Heritage & Philosophy

Who We Are

Buyers of NYC helps individuals, collectors, families and authorized representatives understand whether valuables fit the categories we purchase. Our work begins with the item itself: what it is, how it is constructed, its condition, the documents and accessories that accompany it, and the realistic market or recovery route available at the time of review.

We describe the company as a team because no single pricing formula applies to every category. A broken gold chain, a signed estate necklace, a laboratory-reported diamond, a collectible coin and a vintage watch require different questions. The purpose of our process is to identify those differences before deciding whether to present a purchase offer.

✓ Manhattan Diamond District ✓ Zero Sales Pressure ✓ Immediate Settlement
Buyers of NYC Manhattan Diamond District Evaluation Suite
Item-First Valuation
Complete-piece and collector value evaluated before scrap.
Asset Portfolio

What We Buy

We purchase a comprehensive range of fine jewelry, diamonds, precious metals, and luxury horology:

Precious Metals

10K–24K & Platinum

Gold, silver, platinum and palladium jewelry, fragments and eligible metal-bearing items.

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Coins & Bullion

Sovereign & Bullion

Coins, bars, rounds and bullion products, including items that may require collectible screening.

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Diamonds

Natural & Lab-Grown

Loose and mounted natural or laboratory-grown diamonds, diamond rings and diamond jewelry.

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Gemstones & Pearls

Fine Gemology

Sapphires, rubies, emeralds, other fine gemstones and pearl jewelry, subject to identification and condition.

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Fine & Estate Jewelry

Signed & Period

Signed, designer, antique, vintage, estate, inherited, damaged and unbranded fine jewelry.

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Luxury Watches

Swiss Horology

Modern, discontinued, vintage, complete, watch-only, damaged and modified luxury watches.

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Unbranded & Damaged Asset Scope: A famous brand is not required. We also consider unbranded pieces whose value may come from precious-metal content, diamonds or gemstones, workmanship, age, design, collectibility or usable components. Damaged or incomplete items can still be reviewed, but condition and missing parts may affect the available route.
Step-by-Step Guidance

How Our Purchase Evaluation Works

Our multi-stage evaluation process ensures complete transparency, accuracy, and zero obligation:

Step 01

Tell Us What You Have

Start with the item category, quantity, brand or maker when known, condition, and any documents or accessories. Photographs can help us understand service fit, but they are not a final evaluation.

Step 02

Bring the Item for Review

Visit our Manhattan office with the item, matching pieces, loose components, original parts and available supporting materials. For collections, a simple inventory helps keep sets and documentation together.

Step 03

We Review the Factors

The team considers factors appropriate to the category: material, fineness, gemstone quality, maker marks, watch reference, condition, originality, documentation, completeness, and market demand.

Step 04

Select the Value Route

An item may be considered as a complete piece, a branded collectible, bullion, a numismatic coin, or recoverable metal. Choosing the correct route prevents overlooking important secondary value.

Step 05

You Consider Any Offer

If Buyers of NYC wishes to purchase the item, we present an offer and explain the factors behind it. You can ask questions and accept or decline. A free evaluation does not obligate you to sell.

Customer Standards

What Customers Can Expect

Our business standards prioritize clear communication, professional accuracy, and transparent boundaries:

Service Principles

What Customers Can Expect

Every client evaluation at Buyers of NYC is governed by the following core principles:

Clear Service Scope

An evaluation for a possible direct purchase, not an automatic formal appraisal or guaranteed offer.

Category-Appropriate Review

Specialized assessment protocols rather than one universal formula for jewelry, stones, metals, and watches.

Complete Piece Consideration

Evaluating complete items before reducing to components when brand, period, or collector value exists.

Practical Offer Explanation

A clear, transparent breakdown of the principal factors that influenced your purchase offer.

Zero Selling Obligation

You are always free to accept or decline any offer with absolutely zero sales pressure.

Preservation Respect

Respect for original parts, documentation, and condition. We avoid unnecessary polishing or alteration.

Compliant Settlement

A secure transaction process that complies fully with NYS secondhand dealer recordkeeping laws.

Boundary Guidance

Our Role & Our Limits

We clearly define our commercial role to prevent any confusion with formal third-party appraisals:

Q1

Prospective Buyer Scope

Buyers of NYC is a prospective buyer evaluating property for immediate purchase, not a third-party appraisal firm.

Q2

Formal Appraisal Separation

Our purchase offer is not a written appraisal for insurance, estate, probate, tax, charitable donation, or court litigation.

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Independent Evaluation

Our evaluation is not a manufacturer warranty, official brand authentication, or laboratory grading report.

A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM-BASED REVIEW

Our team approach is organized around the item, not around unsupported titles. Precious-metal and bullion items require weight, fineness, and market-route analysis. Diamonds and gemstones require review of identity, quality factors, treatments, condition, and documentation. Fine jewelry depends on maker, period, and completeness, while luxury watches require model, reference, configuration, movement originality, and market liquidity review.

When an item crosses categories — such as a diamond-set gold watch or a signed necklace with fine gemstones — our evaluation considers each component and the possibility that the complete piece commands a stronger premium than its raw materials alone.

Our Specialists

Meet Our Evaluation Specialists

Visit our Manhattan Diamond District office to meet with our GIA-trained gemologists, master horologists, and numismatic specialists for a private, no-obligation evaluation.

Savannah Nguyen

Head of Precious Metals

Cody Fisher

Head of Fine Jewelry

Leslie Alexander

Head of Watches

Jacob M.

Head of Diamonds & Precious Stones

Physical Presence

Our Manhattan Diamond District Office

Buyers of NYC meets customers at 36 W 47th Street, Booth W07, New York, NY 10036, in the heart of Manhattan’s historic Diamond District. We serve clients from across Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, the Bronx, Long Island, and the greater Tri-State area.

Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome during published business hours. Customers bringing large collections, multiple watches, estate property, or items requiring special handling should call in advance so the request can be routed appropriately.

Hours: Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Phone: 646-400-4553
Entity Clarity

Independent Business & Brand Policy

Buyers of NYC is an independent buyer. Brand names on this website are used strictly to identify watches, jewelry, and luxury goods the company may evaluate. Unless a specific relationship is stated and verified, Buyers of NYC is not affiliated with, authorized by, sponsored by, or endorsed by the referenced manufacturers, jewelry houses, or grading laboratories.

We believe verifiable trust matters most: accurately identifying the business, maintaining transparent pricing, presenting verifiable credentials, and delivering professional service on every transaction.

Compliance: Fully licensed NYC DCWP Secondhand Dealer (#2049827) & NYS Certified Scales.
Private Diamond District Consultation Suite
Private & Secure Consultation

Experience discreet, one-on-one evaluations with our senior appraisal team in our secure 47th Street suite.

ABOUT FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions About Buyers of NYC

What is Buyers of NYC?

Buyers of NYC is a team of buyers that evaluates and may purchase eligible jewelry, diamonds, gemstones, precious metals, coins, bullion and luxury watches from its Manhattan Diamond District office.

What does Buyers of NYC buy?

The company reviews precious metals, coins and bullion, loose and mounted diamonds, fine gemstones, fine and estate jewelry, signed jewelry and luxury watches. Items can be new, previously owned, damaged, incomplete or unbranded, subject to evaluation.

Do I need a luxury brand name to sell an item?

No. Brand can affect the potential market for some watches and jewelry, but unbranded pieces may still have value based on materials, gemstones, workmanship, design, age, condition or collectibility.

Is the purchase evaluation free?

The core purchase evaluation is presented as free and no obligation. It is used to determine whether Buyers of NYC may wish to purchase an item and, when appropriate, what it may offer.

Is a purchase evaluation the same as a formal appraisal?

No. A purchase evaluation is connected to a possible direct sale to Buyers of NYC. A formal appraisal for insurance, estate, tax, legal, lending or charitable purposes can require a different provider, value definition, effective date, research and written report.

Am I required to sell after the evaluation?

No. You may ask questions and accept or decline any offer. A completed sale may be subject to identification, ownership and recordkeeping requirements.

Do I need an appointment?

Appointments are preferred, especially for collections or specialized items, and walk-ins are welcome during published business hours. Calling before travel helps confirm current hours and preparation needs.

What should I bring?

Bring the item, matching pieces, loose components, original parts, spare links and available reports, receipts, boxes, warranty cards, service records or other documentation. Missing paperwork does not automatically prevent a review.

Should I clean or repair the item first?

Usually not. Unnecessary polishing, coin cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning, watch servicing, refinishing, stone removal or replacement can affect condition or originality. Bring the item as found unless qualified guidance says otherwise.

Are you affiliated with the brands listed on the website?

Buyers of NYC is an independent buyer. Brand names are used to identify items the team may evaluate and do not imply authorization, sponsorship or endorsement unless expressly stated and verified.

Start Your Evaluation

Visit Buyers of NYC in Manhattan’s Diamond District

Buyers of NYC is located at 36 W 47th Street, Booth W07, New York, NY 10036, in Manhattan’s Diamond District. Current published hours are Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Appointments are preferred and walk-ins are welcome during published hours.

Manhattan Office

36 W 47th Street, Booth W07
New York, NY 10036
(Between 5th & 6th Avenues)

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Appointments preferred; walk-ins welcome

Direct Phone & Email

Phone: 646-400-4553
Email: buyersofnyc1@gmail.com

For high-value jewelry, diamonds, gold, bullion, gemstones, and luxury watches, signed designer pieces, or estate collections, calling 646-400-4553 in advance ensures dedicated evaluation time with our GIA-trained specialists.

Request a Free Purchase Evaluation

Tell us what you have, request a time to visit, or call 646-400-4553. A description and a few clear photographs can help us prepare, but a final purchase decision generally requires physical inspection in our Manhattan office.

Privacy & Safety Notice: Do not upload government identification, bank information, Social Security numbers, wills, trusts, court papers, full watch serial numbers or other sensitive records through the public form.

Reviewed by Buyers of NYC Evaluation Specialists Last reviewed August 2026 | Manhattan Diamond District