Walter Bauman Jewelers is a New Jersey-based, family-owned business that aims to provide high-quality jewelry at the best price, making it the jeweler you can trust, and your personal jeweler.  Since 1868, the Bauman family has established a history of offering prices that are typically 50-60% below those of other jewelry stores and department stores while providing its customers with honest, superior service.

Over time, we have found our niche in the market with our impressive selection of unique estate jewelry from designers, such as David Yurman, Cartier, Rolex and John Hardy, to name a few.  Our customers know they can find designer names for less and do not want to miss out on one-of-a-kind pieces that cannot be reordered!

Walter Bauman Jewelers will take care of any, and all, of your jewelry and watch needs.   If you are looking for a gift or a new accessory, our salespeople will help you pick out the perfect piece from our designer jewelry, estate jewelry, fashion jewelry or watch collections.  If your jewelry is broken, our expert jewelers will fix your watch or jewelry with the utmost care including watch battery replacements, broken chains, prong repair, ring resizing and more.  If you need an appraisal or are interested in selling your jewelry, one of our many expert appraisers will examine your pieces and provide you with a valuation.

Our Satisfaction Guarantee

We want you to love and enjoy your jewelry.  To that end, we offer a one-year guarantee for any repairs on pieces that you buy at Walter Bauman Jewelers.  We also offer a 15-day, money-back guarantee, or a store credit up to 15 days after purchase.  If an item is being purchased for an upcoming event or holiday just let us know and the return period will start from that date.

Voted as Best Jewelry Store in NJ

As a respected store in the jewelry industry, Walter Bauman Jewelers has been named the best jewelry store in Essex County from 2009 through 2020 by Suburban Essex readers and the best jewelry store in New Jersey by NJ Monthly readers.  Most recently, Walter Bauman Jewelers was voted as the best fine jewelry store in Morris / Essex County by Morris Essex Health & Life magazine.

THE HISTORY OF WALTER BAUMAN JEWELERS

Beginning in 1868

Walter Bauman Jewelers traces its beginning to 1868, when Walter O. Bauman’s grandfather started a wholesale watch and jewelry business in Pittsburgh, PA.  Shortly thereafter, the business moved to New York City following a growing demand for fine jewelry and timepieces.  In 1935, Walter O. Bauman was happy to accept his grandfather’s invitation to join him in the expanding wholesale business.

First Store in West Orange

Walter Bauman & Team with John Gambling

After years of requests from the public, Walter O. Bauman decided to open a retail store.  In 1960, he found the perfect location at 653 Eagle Rock Avenue in West Orange, New Jersey, where the flagship store can be found today.  His idea was to offer the public the same low prices other retailers were paying for merchandise. Combined with unmatched selection and service, the West Orange store soon became well-known for having the best deals on fine jewelry and giftware.

In the 1970’s, Walter Bauman Jewelers began its involvement with Estate and Antique jewelry.  By paying the highest prices for any gold or diamond jewelry and watches, they have built a spectacular collection, including many one-of-a-kind pieces.  In that regard, Walter Bauman Jewelers has worked hard for the past 40 years to make itself one of America’s great dealers in purchasing and selling vintage jewelry.

Today…

Walter Bauman Jewelers is currently run by Walter and Russell Bauman, grandchildren of the founding Walter O. Bauman, in addition to a group of talented and dedicated managers, experts and sales consultants.  To better serve its customers, Walter Bauman Jewelers has made it policy to have at least one trained gemologist or diamond expert, as well as a jewelry craftsperson, at each of its locations.  At the present time, Walter Bauman Jewelers has ten graduates of the Gemological Institute of America on staff.  In addition, Walter Bauman Jewelers is one of the most reputable gold buyers in New Jersey.  Out of 50 gold buyers statewide, Walter Bauman Jewelers was the only gold buyer to be without violations.

Currently, Walter Bauman Jewelers West Orange is expanding.  We are expanding our sales floor, allowing us to build on our already impressive estate jewelry collection and offer more one-of-a-kind and designer pieces that our customers are accustomed to finding in our estate cases.

In addition to our fine jewelry selection, Kerry’s Corner is making its debut this holiday season!  Kerry’s Corner, located within our West Orange store, specializes in fashion jewelry, and offers a wide selection of fun, statement and trendy jewelry to complete any outfit at a lower price point.

Our new bridal boutique is coming soon to provide customers with a more private-viewing and personalized experience and allow for one-on-one appointments with our expert jewelers and designers for custom orders.

We are adding more jewelers and more watchmakers to help meet our customers ever-growing demand for custom-design jewelry and jewelry maintenance and repairs.

We are adding More for You so we can Grow as Your Personal Jeweler.

Do you need extra cash?  Do you need more money so you can plan a vacation? Are you saving for a college fund? Or, is there a new piece of jewelry you have been eyeing for your collection?

Walter Bauman Jeweler’s Jewelry Buy-Back Program allows you to sell your jewelry or watches and earn top dollar.  Walter Bauman Jewelers offers the highest credentials, knowledge, and length of experience in estate jewelry buying and will provide you with the best offer for jewelry or watches, thereby earning its reputation for being the best gold buyers in New Jersey.

Bring your jewelry in, regardless of its condition, and our team of diamond experts and jewelry buying specialists will sit with you and examine your pieces and provide you an offer at no charge and no obligation to sell.  Our expert buyers will evaluate all components of your jewelry or watches, including stone identification, enhancements, size and quality, condition, authenticity, designer name and rarity.

We offer immediate payment options and the best value for your jewelry and watches.  You will receive 20% more on our offer or a 30% bonus gift certificate to our stores.  You decide what you want more: new jewelry or extra cash in your wallet.

So, bring your jewelry (whether it includes designer pieces, diamond rings, antique watches, statement necklaces, outdated styles, broken box chains, loose gemstones… nothing is too large or too small) in today for a no-charge and no-obligation evaluation and learn how much money you have hidden, sitting unused in your jewelry box.