A Straightforward Buyer for Des Plaines Sellers
Des Plaines grew fast after the war — block after block of ranches, split-levels, and Cape Cods bought by families who rode the Metra into the city and stayed for decades. Those homes now hold exactly what we buy every week: gold jewelry, sterling flatware, coin collections, and boxes of costume pieces no one has opened in years.
Ivan and Diane Bilic founded Decatique Studios in 2010 and bring nearly 40 years of combined expertise to every appointment. We buy gold and silver, coins, fine jewelry, and more — and if you're downsizing, our guide to sorting a lifetime of valuables will help you prepare.
Retiring, Relocating, or Settling an Estate in Des Plaines?
From the neighborhoods around the Metra hub to the streets near Rivers Casino, we help Des Plaines homeowners turn decades of accumulated valuables into a clear, documented sale — without pressure and without guesswork.
Itemized, Explained Offers
Every offer breaks down metal weight, karat, maker, and market demand. You see the math before you decide — and compare us against anyone.
Coins and Gold Specialists
Postwar collections of silver dollars, proof sets, and gold jewelry are our daily work. Key dates and better pieces are identified, not lumped in.
Selling the House Too?
When the valuables are handled, our property cleanout service can clear the rest of the home so it's ready for market.
Clearing an entire home? See our property cleanout services. Sorting jewelry and silver before the move? Read downsizing a lifetime of valuables.
What We Buy in Des Plaines
Fine Jewelry
Gold, diamond, and platinum pieces — rings, necklaces, bracelets, brooches
Estate & Antique
Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco period jewelry
Costume Jewelry
Signed pieces from Trifari, Eisenberg, Miriam Haskell, and more
Luxury Watches
Rolex, Omega, Cartier, and other fine timepieces
Sterling Silver
Flatware, holloware, tea sets, and sterling jewelry
Gold & Silver
Scrap gold, broken jewelry, bullion, and silver items
Coins
Gold and silver coins, inherited collections, proof sets
Engagement Rings
Diamond rings of all eras — private, respectful transactions
How It Works
Schedule a Visit
Call or email to set up an appointment. We come to you anywhere in Des Plaines.
Free Evaluation
We examine each piece, test metals, research marks, and explain what you have.
Transparent Offer
You get a clear, itemized offer based on real market value — never just melt weight.
Same-Day Payment
Accept and get paid on the spot, by cash or check. No waiting, no consignment.
Des Plaines Jewelry Questions
Yes. We work entirely by appointment and meet Des Plaines clients at home, at a bank, or another spot that suits you. Many clients near the downtown Metra hub prefer a quick weekday meeting — we're flexible on timing and location.
Bring it to a free evaluation. We test and weigh each piece in front of you, then price it as jewelry — not just scrap — so broken chains, single earrings, and dated styles still get a fair, explained offer. You decide after you hear the numbers.
Both, regularly. Des Plaines' postwar households often hold silver dollars, proof sets, and inherited U.S. coins. We identify key dates and mint marks, explain grading factors, and make offers on the full collection or just the pieces you want to sell.
Ask any buyer to itemize their offer. We show you the karat test, the weight, and the price basis for each piece — and when a piece is worth more as jewelry than metal, we say so and pay accordingly. You can verify our track record: eBay Top Rated, 99.7% positive across 11,000+ sales.
Yes. We buy the jewelry, coins, sterling, watches, and collectibles directly, and our property cleanout service can clear the rest of the home so it's ready for listing. One call covers both.
Areas We Serve
We also work with clients nationwide — contact us from anywhere for remote evaluations and secure shipping options.
Ready to Sell Jewelry in Des Plaines?
Call or email to schedule a free, no-obligation evaluation. We come to you anywhere in Des Plaines — fair offers, clear explanations, same-day payment.
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