Old World Gem & Jewelry
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Old World Gem & Jewelry
Old World Gem & Jewelry takes pride in our local, honest and renowned jewelry shop. For over 30 years, as a family owned and operated jewelry shop, we have specialized in modern, antique and vintage estate jewelry and watches. We offer unique, high-quality like-new jewelry at prices you can truly afford.

If you are looking for a custom design, Old World Gem & Jewelry can help with that too! We buy gold, silver, platinum and sterling silver jewelry items as well. We take pride in the way we treat our jewelry pieces and customers with gentle care and respect! As the best kept secret in McHenry, IL, visit us today!
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Old World Gem & Jewelry is proud to offer affordable and high-end Estate Jewelry. Every piece of Estate jewelry in our store has gone through a process with our master jeweler, to determine whether the item passes "like-new" inspection. The master jeweler will take all newly acquired inventory, check it, polish it and recheck it to make sure it's in like new condition.
Antique and vintage jewelry has a unique and beautiful touch of the past. Old World Gem & Jewelry has experienced and qualified jewelers that can properly date and identify all kinds of jewelry. Here at Old World Gem & Jewelry our Antique/Vintage inventory includes pieces that range from Georgian and Edwardian periods, all the way to 1980's Vintage!
Old World Gem & Jewelry carries like new luxury, vintage and antique watches all at fair and affordable prices. Why pay full price if you can get an authentic high-end watch at an unbelievable value? We have gorgeous, luxury watches that have been inspected and verified by our experienced jewelers.
Old World Gem & Jewelry sees, understands and appreciates all kinds of jewelry, but the sentimental value is what sets your jewelry apart from the rest. Whether you are custom fitting a family stone or designing a piece of jewelry for yourself or a loved one, our jewelers can help create the perfect design to fit your style.
Old World Gem & Jewelry can help! We buy precious metal jewelry in ALL conditions. We can evaluate and make an offer on your jewelry while you wait! We pay premium prices based on the days current precious metal values on all Gold, Platinum, Silver, Gemstone and Diamond jewelry. Looking to cash all that unwanted jewelry in for a new piece?
Reviews (10)
Christine Bradley
Christine Bradley
Apr 02, 2021
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Friendly Professional Experience!! Great deal!! Great advise!! Need to Buy or sell ?? This Is your place! Hope to see you soon for another transaction. Thank you very much.👍👍
Audrey M.
Audrey M.
Jan 01, 2021
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The service I received was top-notch. I was given full attention during my appointment. I later received the most beautiful engagement ring that my fiance purchased from Old World!! He also said the service provided by Trisha was great! Old World is the place to go in McHenry County for fine jewelry and service. Thanks.
Bill Cataldo
Bill Cataldo
Oct 13, 2020
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Very honest offer for old gold jewelry.
Happy with the appraisal and ease of transaction, this is my second sale to them and better price than others in the Crystal lake and McHenry area.
Katrine Richards Katy Tiderman Maiden
Katrine Richards Katy Tiderman Maiden
Aug 26, 2020
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The staff has ALWAYS been super sweet and understanding! They've always given me top dollar when I'm there to sell them my jewelry ect! Even to the point of separating the gems/jewels from the gold/silver so I'd get more of the cash I'd be in serious need of! That's how awesome and honest they are! No one else would do that! I love them and would recommend them to any that ask about jewellers for sure!!
Pamela Pace
Pamela Pace
Jun 13, 2020
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The staff is Incredibly helpful, kind, friendly and honest. Love this store! One of McHenry's hidden "gems"!
Kelly Gierum
Kelly Gierum
May 31, 2020
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I was looking for a unique/vintage wedding band. My fiancé and I had looked at 6 other jewelry stores and couldn’t find anything close to what I wanted, and on top of that the sales people had all been overly pushy.
Old World Gem & Jewelry was perfect, they had so many gorgeous options!! The woman that helped me was so patient and kind. We will definitely be back for all of our jewelry in the future!
Sara Heinzelmann
Sara Heinzelmann
Dec 08, 2019
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Every time I'm in there I feel appreciated as a customer. So knowledgeable about everything. They tell u straight forward on their work. They recently fixed my wedding ring that I cherish a lot. (Took it to a closer jewelry store to be fixed, wrong idea and they about ruined my ring). Old world was able to fix it and make it look brand new again! I cried and jumped for joy cuz I was so happy!
Lynn Lotito
Lynn Lotito
Sep 10, 2019
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I have dealt with Old World Gems for over 30 years and always satisfied with my service! They have been fair on buying any of my pieces and have made some beautiful pieces from rings to necklaces and bracelets! I truly recommend them to everyone !
Leanne Herda
Leanne Herda
Jun 19, 2019
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Great personalized service. My favorite place for things that sparkle. Sometimes I've picked out pieces, sometimes they have helped my husband pick an item. I have never been disappointed with what he brings me. Quality is great, they stand behind all of their jewelry. If my husband was to call today Buffy would know exactly what would make my heart throb! Speedy sizing and repairs also!
Patty Lattanzio
Patty Lattanzio
Oct 25, 2017
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My diamond feel out of my original wedding ring so I decided to get a new setting. So happy I decided to go to Old World. I like supporting local businesses and
Trisha was phenomenal with helping find the perfect ring.