International jewerly buying house CIRCA opened offices in San Francisco and Washington DC recently. The company provides a liquid market to the public for previously owned jewelry and has been in operation since 2001.

CIRCA offers jewelry owners a  "discreet and simple way to trade in fine jewels. Patrons just have to bring in their pieces and CIRCA will assess the value of each item and give them a check for the valued amount immediately with no commission charges or fees deducted," according to the firm. 

CEO Chris Del Gatto credits CIRCA's success to their clients' loyalty. "By being honest and transparent throughout the entire process --one daunted with misnomers--  this openness and honesty prevails in each transaction with CIRCA," Del Gatto said. 

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