A Jewelry Buyer Rooted in Uptown's History
Uptown has been collecting history since the jazz age — the Green Mill still pours drinks where Capone's crowd once sat, and the Uptown Theatre's Spanish Baroque façade reminds you how long families have called these blocks home. Long-tenured two-flats and courtyard buildings here hold exactly what you'd expect: generations of jewelry, coins, and sterling that surface when an estate changes hands.
We help Uptown families turn that history into fair value. Ivan and Diane Bilic founded Decatique Studios in 2010 and bring nearly 40 years of combined expertise to every appointment. We buy vintage costume jewelry, coin collections, and fine jewelry — with every piece evaluated and explained in front of you.
Handling a parent's entire household? Start with our guide to selling a parent's collection, then call us — one visit usually covers everything.
Inherited a Collection in Uptown? Start Here
Uptown's long-time residents leave behind some of Chicago's most interesting collections — jazz-age jewelry, old coin albums, sterling from another era. We make sorting it manageable.
One Visit Covers Everything
Jewelry, coins, sterling, watches, and collectibles sorted and valued in a single appointment — no need to pre-sort or research marks yourself.
Fair Division for Families
Our itemized evaluations help siblings and heirs split an estate equitably, whether you sell to us or not.
Whole-Home Help When Needed
If the two-flat or apartment needs full clearing after the valuables are settled, our property cleanout service handles the rest respectfully.
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 Uptown
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 Uptown.
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.
Uptown Jewelry Questions
We see this constantly in Uptown — long-tenured homes with jewelry, coins, and sterling accumulated over decades. We come to the home, sort everything in one visit, and give you an itemized offer so siblings can divide proceeds fairly.
Yes — that era is our sweet spot. Uptown's jazz-age history means Art Deco and mid-century pieces surface regularly. We identify period, maker, and materials, and pay collector value where it applies, not just melt weight.
Absolutely. We buy gold and silver coins, proof sets, and inherited collections of all sizes. We go through them with you, explain which coins carry numismatic value versus bullion value, and make a transparent offer.
We work by appointment instead of running a storefront — it keeps our overhead low and our offers strong. We regularly meet Uptown clients at their homes, near Argyle Street, or wherever is convenient, and there's no obligation to sell.
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 Uptown?
Call or email to schedule a free, no-obligation evaluation. We come to you anywhere in Uptown — fair offers, clear explanations, same-day payment.
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