About Us

Arcanum was founded in 1998 in Great Falls, Montana and is affliated with firms in New York, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and London.

Our senior buyer, Anthony Kelson, has over 49 years of experience in the jewelry and jewelry appraisal profession. He holds an academic Master’s degree in Valuation (appraisal) Science from Lindenwood University, St. Charles, MO. He is also a Graduate Gemologist (GIA) of the Gemological Institute of America (the national training school for the jewelry industry); a graduate of Christie’s Fine and Decorative Arts in London, England; a Charter Senior Member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers; and a 38 year member of the British Society of Jewellery Historians. In addition, he has earned in the past the titles of Registered Jeweler, Certified Gemologist and Certified Gemologist Appraiser from the American Gem Society.

We are a proud member of the Retail Jewelers of America, an industry trade association of American jewelers in existence for over 100 years. We fully subscribe to their exacting standards of customer service and Code of Professional Ethics.

Our knowledge and experience, combined with our national and international contacts, means we can offer you the highest dealer market prices for your fine jewelry, sterling silver hollow-ware and flatware; or any other objects of the fine and decorative arts you may wish to sell.

We specialize in providing you with attentive, personalized and confidential service. We are available only by appointment; and are pleased to accommodate you either in our office; or your home, bank or attorney’s office.