Generations of Jewelry, One Careful Evaluation
Forest Glen is one of Chicago's most distinctive neighborhoods — historic homes set among the woods, many held by the same families for generations. When those homes change hands, the jewelry they hold often spans a century: great-grandmother's brooch, mother's wedding set, pieces no one has identified in decades.
Ivan and Diane Bilic have spent nearly 40 combined years identifying exactly those pieces. We buy inherited jewelry, fine and antique pieces, signed costume jewelry, and gold, silver, and sterling — with every offer explained before you decide.
Settling an Estate in Forest Glen?
An inherited home comes with a hundred decisions at once. The jewelry doesn't have to be a hard one — a single appointment sorts it, prices it, and lets the whole family decide with the facts in hand.
Whole Family Welcome
Siblings and heirs can attend the evaluation together, so everyone sees the same testing and hears the same offer. No second-guessing later.
Antique Identification
We date pieces by construction and hallmarks — the difference between an Edwardian brooch and a reproduction is exactly what you're paying us to know.
Sell Some, Keep the Rest
There's no pressure to sell everything. Most families part with select pieces and keep the heirlooms — the evaluation is free either way.
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 Forest Glen
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 Forest Glen.
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.
Forest Glen Jewelry Questions
Begin with a free evaluation before you give anything away. Inherited homes in Forest Glen often hold generations of jewelry mixed together — grandmother's brooches beside mother's gold chains. We sort it all, tell you what's fine, what's costume, and what each piece is worth.
Regularly. Forest Glen's historic homes produce genuine Victorian and Edwardian pieces, and dating jewelry by its construction, clasps, and marks is core to what we do. Older pieces are priced as antiques, not scrap — the difference can be substantial.
Yes, and we encourage it when an estate is being divided. Everyone sees the testing and weighing, hears the same explanations, and can decide together what to sell and what to keep in the family. It prevents the disagreements we see when one sibling acts alone.
We come to you — at the house, a bank, or wherever the family is comfortable. Decatique has no storefront and works entirely by appointment, so nothing has to be packed, shipped, or carried anywhere.
That's completely fine. The evaluation is free and carries no obligation — many Forest Glen families sell only the duplicates and broken pieces, keep the heirlooms, and simply leave knowing what everything is worth.
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 Forest Glen?
Call or email to schedule a free, no-obligation evaluation. We come to you anywhere in Forest Glen — fair offers, clear explanations, same-day payment.
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