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Vintage Watch Prices Explained: What Changes the Cost (and What Doesn’t)
Vintage watch prices can look all over the place. You’ll see two watches that appear similar in photos, and one is $2,500 while the other is $12,500. That’s not always...
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Watch Appraisals vs Servicing vs Authentication: What Each Includes
If you own a watch, sooner or later you’ll hear three terms that sound similar but mean very different things: appraisal, servicing, and authentication. Most confusion comes from one assumption....
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Vintage Watches for Sale: A Buyer’s Checklist for Condition, Originality, and Paperwork
A quick note before you scroll When you look at vintage watches for sale, don’t start with the shine. Start with the facts. Make sure the listing tells you the...
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How Much Does a Jewelry Appraisal Cost in NYC? A Complete Guide From Our Rockefeller Center Jewelers
One of the most common questions clients ask when they visit our Rockefeller Center showroom is how much it costs to have a piece of jewelry appraised in New York...
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A Traveler’s Guide to Buying Vintage and Estate Jewelry in Manhattan
At our store in Midtown Manhattan, we meet travelers every day who come in looking for vintage and estate jewelry. Some walk in after spending the afternoon around Rockefeller Center....
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What to Bring to Your Jewelry Appraisal Appointment: Checklist and Expert Tips
When clients book a jewelry appraisal at our Rockefeller Center showroom, the first thing they want to know is what they should bring to make the process smooth and accurate....
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The NYC Visitor’s Guide to Buying a Vintage Watch
At our store in Manhattan, we meet visitors every week who come in looking for a vintage watch. Some walk in after exploring Rockefeller Center. Others arrive after stopping by...
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Insurance Appraisal vs Fair Market Value: Which One Do You Need?
When clients visit our Rockefeller Center showroom with a piece of jewelry, the conversation often starts with a simple question. They want to know whether they need an insurance appraisal...
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How to Choose a Jewelry Gift They Will Love: Tips From a Midtown Jeweler
At our store in Midtown Manhattan, we see a familiar pattern every week. People come in looking for a jewelry gift they hope someone will love, but they are not...
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Jewelry Appraisal vs Authentication vs Grading: What’s the Difference?
People walk into our Rockefeller Center showroom every day with the same question: “Do I need an appraisal, an authentication, or a grading report?” All three sound similar. All three...
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The Ultimate NYC Jewelry Gift Guide: Meaningful Pieces to Buy in Manhattan
At our store in Midtown Manhattan, we meet visitors from all over the world who wander in after exploring Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, and the holiday displays in the area....
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Vintage Jewelry Store NYC: Authentic Antique & Estate Pieces
Introduction: Why NYC is the Heart of Vintage Jewelry New York City has long been a hub for collectors, connoisseurs, and fashion lovers searching for timeless treasures. From Madison Avenue...
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Vintage Watch Collectors Gear Up for NYC’s Fall Auction Season
As New York’s fall auction season approaches, excitement is building among vintage watch collectors. The market for authenticated, investment-grade timepieces has remained strong throughout 2025, and demand is expected to...
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ROMANCE AT THE ROCK
Love and diamonds at Louis Martin Jewelers Proposals, anniversaries, quiet moments between partners—there are plenty of romantic moments at the Rock. We talked to the staff of Louis Martin Jewelers,...
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ESTABLISHED 1978
Louis Martin Jewelers
Store name
54 W 50th Street 30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
Store hours
Every Day: 9:30am - 6:30pm