Sell Your Gemstone Jewelry in Miami – Emeralds, Rubies & Sapphires
Vivid Diamonds buys fine gemstone jewelry in Miami, including emerald, ruby and sapphire rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and loose certified gemstones. Our private showroom is in the Alfred I. duPont Building at 169 East Flagler Street, Suite 905, in Downtown Miami's Diamond District. Every piece is evaluated in person by an expert gemologist, and if you accept our offer, you're paid the same day.

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How We Buy Gemstone Jewelry in Downtown Miami
Colored gemstones are valued very differently from diamonds. Two emeralds of the same carat weight can be worth vastly different amounts depending on color, origin and treatment, so an accurate offer needs a specialist's eye. That's why selling with Vivid Diamonds starts with a private appointment at our Downtown Miami showroom, where one of our gemologists examines your piece in person, assesses the gem's color, clarity, cut, carat weight and any treatment, reviews lab reports and brand provenance, and then walks you through how we reach our offer.
Your jewelry never leaves your sight during inspection. If you accept, you're paid immediately—there's no consignment and no waiting for a piece to resell. It's a discreet, professional process for sellers across Downtown Miami, Brickell, Miami Beach, Coral Gables and the wider South Florida area.
Why Miami Sellers Choose Vivid Diamonds
- Specialists in colored gemstones: expertise across Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies, Ceylon and Kashmir sapphires, and signed designer pieces.
- Transparent valuation: we consider origin, color and saturation, clarity, cut, carat weight, treatment and current market demand, and explain each factor.
- Top offers & quick payment: same-day decisions on most pieces, with immediate payment when you accept.
- Private showroom appointments: discreet, by-appointment evaluations in our Downtown Miami office.
- Expert gemologists: our team includes GIA Graduate Gemologists who understand the colored-stone resale market.
About Vivid Diamonds
Vivid Diamonds & Jewelry was founded in Miami in 2010 by Alon Ruschin and operates from the historic Alfred I. duPont Building on East Flagler Street. As well as buying jewelry, we sell fine and designer jewelry and create custom pieces, so we follow the gemstone market every day from both sides of the counter. Read our story →
Credentials & Affiliations
Vivid Diamonds & Jewelry is staffed by GIA Graduate Gemologists and is a long-term member of the Jewelers Board of Trade, the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, the Better Business Bureau, the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, the Accredited Gemologists Association and the Gemological Institute of America.
What Gemstone Jewelry We Buy
- Emerald Jewelry: emerald rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets and necklaces, including Colombian emeralds. Sell emerald jewelry →
- Ruby Jewelry: ruby rings, earrings and statement pieces, including Burmese rubies. Sell ruby jewelry →
- Sapphire Jewelry: sapphire rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets, including Ceylon and Kashmir sapphires.
- Gemstone & Diamond Pieces: halo rings, three-stone rings and pieces combining colored gems with diamonds. Sell diamond jewelry →
- Designer & Signed Pieces: Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and more. Sell designer jewelry →
- Vintage & Estate Gemstone Jewelry: inherited and period pieces. Sell estate jewelry → | Sell vintage jewelry →
- Loose Certified Gemstones: stones with reports from GIA, AGL, GRS or SSEF.
- Precious-Metal Settings: platinum and 14K/18K gold gemstone settings. Sell gold jewelry →
How the Selling Process Works
- Share details & photos online on our Sell My Jewelry page for a quick pre-evaluation.
- Book a private showroom visit at 169 East Flagler Street, Suite 905, Downtown Miami, for final inspection and verification.
- Receive a competitive offer based on gem quality, lab reports and current market data.
- Get paid immediately if you accept—no consignment wait times.
What Affects Your Gemstone Offer
- Color: hue, saturation and tone are usually the biggest drivers of a colored gemstone's value.
- Origin: documented origins such as Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies and Kashmir or Ceylon sapphires can carry a premium.
- Treatment: treatment disclosures matter—for example, oil in emeralds or heat in rubies and sapphires.
- Clarity & Cut: clarity and cut quality determine the stone's overall face-up beauty.
- Carat Weight & Matching: larger stones, and well-matched calibrated pairs in earrings, command stronger offers.
- Documentation & Brand: lab reports (GIA, AGL, GRS, SSEF), designer signatures, original boxes and papers support higher offers.
How to Maximize Your Offer (Quick Tips)
- Take front, side and back photos in natural daylight on a neutral background so the gem's true color shows.
- Photograph hallmarks, signatures and stamps, plus any lab reports (GIA, AGL, GRS, SSEF).
- Note the metal type (14K/18K gold or platinum), stone measurements and ring size if known.
- Bring original packaging, receipts, appraisals and any service or repair records to your appointment.
Security & Privacy
Your safety and privacy are paramount. Evaluations are by appointment and conducted discreetly in our Downtown Miami showroom; your jewelry never leaves your sight during inspection, and payments are processed securely.
What Our Clients Say
"Alon is so wonderful to work with — we'd trust him with anything."
— Ady P.
"It is not often you come across a company that operates so ethically."
— Pnina C.
"Beautiful work, creative ideas, and excellent customer service."
— Denise P.
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Gemstones in Miami
Where can I sell gemstone jewelry in Miami?
You can sell emerald, ruby, sapphire and other fine gemstone jewelry at Vivid Diamonds, 169 East Flagler Street, Suite 905, Miami, FL 33131, inside the Alfred I. duPont Building in Downtown Miami's Diamond District. Visits are by appointment.
Can you tell me what my gemstone is worth before I visit?
Yes—share photos and details on our Sell My Jewelry page for a pre-evaluation. Because color, origin and treatment can only be fully confirmed in person, your final offer is made after inspection at our showroom.
Do I need a lab report to sell a gemstone?
A report isn't required for gemstone jewelry, but reports from GIA, AGL, GRS or SSEF help verify origin and treatment and can support a stronger offer. Bring any reports you have to your appointment.
Will treatment lower the value of my emerald, ruby or sapphire?
Treatment is one of the factors we assess. Many gems are treated—for example, emeralds are commonly oiled and rubies and sapphires commonly heated—and the type and extent of treatment are considered alongside color, clarity, cut and carat weight.
Can I sell a single earring, a damaged piece or a ring with a chipped stone?
Yes. Singles, broken mounts and estate pieces are welcome; value depends on the gemstone(s) and the metal.
How quickly will I be paid?
In most cases, the same day you accept our offer.
Do you offer trade-in credit?
Yes—you can apply your value toward a new Vivid Diamonds purchase or upgrade, including our gemstone rings and gemstone earrings.
Have another question? See our full FAQ or contact us.
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Areas We Serve
Vivid Diamonds buys gemstone jewelry from sellers across Miami, including Downtown Miami, Brickell, the Miami Design District, Edgewater, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Miami Beach and South Beach, Midtown Miami, Wynwood, Key Biscayne, The Roads and Little Havana. Our Downtown Miami showroom is a short drive from Brickell and the Design District and an easy trip across the causeways from Miami Beach and Key Biscayne. Looking for a Miami jewelry buyer for other pieces? See our Jewelry Buyers Miami page.
Visit Vivid Diamonds
Vivid Diamonds
Alfred I. duPont Building
169 East Flagler Street, Suite 905
Miami, FL 33131
Call: +1-305-722-2753
Email: info@vividdiamonds.com
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Saturday–Sunday: closed. By appointment.
