We Buy Gold and Diamond Jewelry

My name is Mike J., and I own Cook County Buyers Inc. I started this business in 2011, buying scrap gold jewelry, and I have been in the business my whole life. I decided I could do a better job than the corporate gold buyer stores or local pawn shops, and I have grown into a top choice in Chicagoland for people looking to sell gold and diamond jewelry.

Everyone claims to pay the most when it’s time to sell gold, but I can deliver because I have zero employees, a very small office, and minimal expenses.

Selling Your Jewelry in Northern Illinois

When you sell gold in Chicago, I work on an average profit margin of 20% to 25%. This translates into a higher payout to you, the seller. If I pay you $1,000 for your gold, it will net me around $1,200 to $1,250 when I sell it to the refiner, depending on what happens to the price of gold. Most buyers would need to pay much less for the same amount of gold to cover expenses such as rent, employees, and other significant overhead costs.

What I Buy

• Gold jewelry and scrap gold
• Diamonds and diamond jewelry: Sell Diamonds in Chicago
• Engagement rings: Sell Engagement Rings
• Sterling silver
• Estate and designer jewelry, including Tiffany & Co. and David Yurman
• Rolex and other fine watches

See the gallery for examples of the pieces I buy.

Meet Mike in Northbrook

I meet with sellers by appointment at my private office at 1340 Shermer Rd, Suite 260, Northbrook, IL 60062. Parking and directions are on the Location page.

Helpful Guides from Cook County Buyers

• Tiffany Blue Book Jewelry Buyer
  — Learn what makes Tiffany Blue Book high jewelry valuable, how resale differs from standard Tiffany pieces, and how to request a fast quote.
• Cook County Gold & Silver Market Update
  — Review the latest gold and silver market movement, recent pullbacks, and what local Cook County sellers should know before selling.
• Cook County Gold & Silver Market Update | Cook County Buyers
  — See how fast-moving gold and silver prices can affect jewelry, coins, bullion, and scrap sellers in Cook County.
• Inherited Jewelry Chicago: How to Divide, Value, and Sell as a Family
  — A practical guide for Chicago families handling inherited jewelry, including inventory, appraisal, dividing pieces fairly, and selling with less stress.
• What Cook County Gold Sellers Should Know
  — Understand how gold prices, purity, weight, and local buyer practices affect the offer you receive when selling gold in Cook County.
• Cook County Buyers New Location
  — Get details about Cook County Buyers’ Northbrook location for selling gold, diamonds, silver, and estate jewelry.
• Turn Your Old Bling into Holiday Cheer
  — Discover how unwanted estate jewelry, gold, diamonds, and designer pieces can help raise cash for gifts, travel, or holiday expenses.
• Tips for Identifying Rare Gemstones
  — Learn how unusual gemstones, estate jewelry history, appraisals, and market demand can reveal hidden value in older jewelry.
• Cook County Buyers Referral Program
  — See how Cook County Buyers rewards customer referrals and how clients can introduce friends or family who want to sell jewelry.
• Streamlining Downsizing: Cook County Buyers – Your Trusted Partner for In-Home Estate Sale
  — A downsizing guide for turning jewelry, gold, silver, watches, coins, and household valuables into cash before a move or estate sale.
• Holy Sh*%T! Gold Over $2000/oz
  — Read why rising gold prices can create a strong selling opportunity for old gold jewelry, scrap gold, and precious metal items.
• Is 2023 a Good Time to Sell Your Gold for Cash?
  — Learn the key factors that influence gold prices and how to think through timing, purity, weight, and buyer selection before selling.
• How Are Precious Gemstones Treated?
  — Understand common gemstone treatments and why treatment history can matter when evaluating or selling colored gemstone jewelry.
• The Perfect Time To Sell Your Jewelry
  — Explore reasons people sell unwanted gold, silver, and diamond jewelry, from market strength to clearing emotional or physical clutter.
• 3 Reason’s To Sell Gold & Buy Bitcoin
  — A past market commentary comparing gold and Bitcoin, with thoughts on selling gold and reallocating value into digital assets.
• What’s my David Yurman Jewelry Worth?
  — Learn how to research David Yurman jewelry, compare resale prices, evaluate condition, and prepare details before contacting buyers.
• Back to Business Amidst Covid-19
  — A business update from Mike at Cook County Buyers about reopening, client meetings, and selling jewelry safely during the Covid-19 period.
• How Rolex Became a Household Name
  — Read about Rolex history, luxury watch recognition, and why the brand remains important in the resale watch market.
• Holiday Jewelry Sale 40% Off
  — A holiday jewelry sale announcement featuring designer pieces, Tiffany, David Yurman, and options for raising cash before the holidays.
• Sell Your Jewelry to Raise Cash for Holiday Shopping
  — See examples of how old gold, diamond, and silver jewelry can turn into holiday shopping money without relying on credit cards.