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Mon-Sat: 11:00-6:00
Sunday: Closed
1.800.495.2630
713.784.1000

Store Hours
Mon-Sat: 11:00-6:00 | Sunday: Closed
1.800.495.2630
713.784.1000

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Houston Jewelry Timeline • 2005

Gold Rush Concierge Buying

Becoming Houston’s largest individual gold buyer.

The Gold Rush program offers on-the-spot evaluations and same-day payments for gold, diamonds, and estates.

Why This Moment Matters

  • Transparent scaling and gemological testing on site.
  • Funded redesign projects for longtime customers.

Inside The Era

Houston’s metal markets spiked in the mid-2000s, and the Gold Rush concierge team helped clients understand pricing spreads, melt values, and diamond quality before agreeing to sell. Portable XRF testers and GIA microscopes allowed accurate payouts within minutes.

Many guests reinvested those proceeds into redesign projects, trading outdated pieces for modern Andre Pailet creations or custom anniversary bands. That circular journey is why our consultants still collaborate closely between the estate lounge and the design studio.

From Our Archives

Dig into newspaper clippings, catalog covers, and broadcast scripts from the year 2005 in our in-store archive. Schedule a private visit to see the memorabilia that inspired today’s showroom.

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9521 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77063

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