At Texas A&M, tradition is the backbone of the Aggie experience, and few traditions are as meaningful as the one that honors a cadet’s first commission into the United States Armed Forces.

The Tradition of the Silver Dollar

Each spring, we watch with pride as members of the Corps of Cadets take the oath and step into leadership roles as newly commissioned officers. It’s a moment filled with honor, sacrifice, and the Aggie spirit of service. One of the most symbolic parts of this milestone is the First Salute, where the new officer receives their very first salute from an enlisted service member — often a mentor, family member, or retired serviceman. In return, the officer offers a silver dollar as a token of appreciation, a long-standing military tradition that speaks to mutual respect and the value of mentorship.

Where to Find a Silver Dollar for a Texas A&M Cadet

Finding the right silver dollar for this moment is essential, and thankfully, David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange, located just minutes from the Texas A&M campus in College Station, makes it easy. We carry silver dollars with various mint dates, so you can find one with a personal connection — maybe minted in the year the cadet was born, the year they entered the Corps, or just a beautiful historic coin that will be treasured for a lifetime.

David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange is more than just a store. It’s where Aggie families and friends go to find something meaningful. The staff is knowledgeable and ready to help you select the perfect piece to honor this incredible achievement.

We are incredibly proud of our cadets and their commitment to serve. Giving a silver dollar is more than just a tradition — it’s a way to say thank you and Gig ’em at the same time.

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Pictured above is Aggie Corps member Austin M. Parks, whose rank will be Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG/O-2) following his commissioning next month.

Do you have a collection of jewelry or coins that you need appraised? Are you unsure if your jewelry or coins are worth anything or do you know they are valuable but need to appraise them to insure them? Here  is some information to help you get the appraisal you need.

Types of Appraisals

There are two types of appraisals that we provide for jewelry and coins.

1. Identification of Item and Determination of Value
   With this service, you can come in, with no appointment necessary, and one of our experienced appraisers can quickly identify and provide a value for your item while you wait. With this service, no written appraisal is provided.  If you have a very large collection of jewelry or coins that can’t be done while you wait, the items may need to be left with us that we can set aside time to evaluate your collection. There may also be a charge for this service on very large collections but that is determined on site.
2. Item Identification and Written Appraisal
   Should you need a written appraisal for insurance, estate or financial reasons, bring your items to our store and our expert associates can walk you through the formal appraisal process.For jewelry, we will gather information, take photos and measurements so you can take your jewelry home with you as we work to write up the appraisal. This process generally take less than a week.For coins, we will need for you to leave the collection with us so that we can set aside time to research, identify and value each coin. This process generally takes a week.

Appraisal Costs

For onsite, quick appraisals of value, the service is free. Come in anytime with your item and we are happy to assist while you wait. Some exclusions may apply depending on the size of your collection.

Written appraisals for jewelry are $55 for the first piece of jewelry and $35 for each additional piece. If you have a large collection that you need a written appraisal on, we offer bulk rates. Please call for more information.

Written appraisals for coins are $100/hour.

If a collection is too large to bring to our store, we can go on-site for the appraisal. Please call us for more information on this service.

For more information on what is included in the written appraisal, please see our Appraisal Service page.

Tips for a Successful Appraisal

1. Bring your jewelry or coins to our store.
2. Don’t worry about cleaning, sorting or researching your items ahead of time.
3. If your items are broken, bring them anyway. We can still appraise them and even fix them if you are interested in that service.
4. Come anytime. No appointment necessary. We strive to make this process pain free and easy to knock off of your todo list.

Tom Turbiville, retired sports broadcaster and former Texas A&M University Sports Information Director, and his wife Judy, recently stopped by David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange to sell their collectible coins and extra jewelry. Listen to the video below to hear about his positive experience with our customer service.

If you are interested in selling your old jewelry, collectible coins or paper currency, gold or silver bullion, Texas A&M memorabilia, or Louis Vuitton, David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange would love to evaluate your collection and make you a cash offer. We offer more for your items because we aren’t just purchasing your items for their melt costs. We buy from you so we can sell to others and this ensures we consistently pay more than our competitors. Don’t let your old jewelry or coin collection sit and gather dust, sell to us and turn your old collection into cash!

From start to finish, the entire process of selling your used jewelry, coin collections, watches and more to David’s takes less than 10 minutes!

The Process

• Bring the items to the store—since condition is a large factor in the price we offer, we are unable to give quotes over the phone.
• Our expert staff will evaluate the items to determine condition and value
• Cash offer is presented
• You can then choose to do one of the following:
  • Sell your item to us and leave with a cash or check
  • Trade your item towards the purchase of a jewelry or coin item we have for sale
  • Think about the offer (Offers are good for 1 week)

We pride ourselves on being your Bryan/College Station resource for all of your jewelry, collectible coin and bullion needs so call us or stop by and experience the David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange difference for your self.

Thank you for stopping by Tom and Judy!  It was a pleasure to serve you.

With the holidays approaching, the thought of gift giving is never far from our mind. What to get the special person in your life can be challenging. Did you know that David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange can help you design and create a custom piece of jewelry for your loved one? With the best prices in the Brazos Valley, we can give you a custom piece of jewelry for much less than our competitors.

The process from idea to a beautiful ring, necklace, bracelet or set of earrings is as easy as 1,2,3.

Whether you have a loose diamond, gemstone or out of style jewelry that you want to work with or you want to start completely from scratch, we will use our 25 year experience to help you make a dream piece into a reality.

Don’t believe us? Here are some testimonials from some of our happy customers.

We are so proud of our team member Will Cooper and his recently published article “Generation Z’s New Collecting Style” in the July 2020 issue of The Numismatist magazine. In his article, Will discusses Generation Z’s collecting style of combining technology and numismatics (the study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money and related objects) and how they have revolutionized the hobby entirely using social media platforms.

You can view his entire article here and you can find him at David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange during the Texas A&M fall and spring semesters on Fridays from 2-5 and Saturday’s 10-2.

Will is pursing a master’s degree in Economics with a minor in Math and Statistics at Texas A&M. He aspires to work as a professional numismatist, management consultant or financial analyst.

During quarantine, many people have spent their time bingeing Netflix, making sourdough bread or cleaning out every drawer and closet in their house in an effort to minimize and organize their belongings.

Have you spent your time removing the clutter but are you not sure what to do with it now? Do you have old jewelry you don’t wear because it is out of style or broken? Are you holding on to rings that no longer hold sentimental value? You may have antique collectible coins or gold and silver bullion that you have no idea what they are worth. Do not despair, David’s Jewelry and Coin Exchange can help you turn your clutter into cash.

Our experienced team offers one-on-one consultations by appointment to examine and appraise your items and determine their worth. (Typically, we don’t require appointments but in the interest of adhering to proper social distancing during COVID-19, we do ask that you call and schedule with us before coming.)

Our employees wear masks and will take all the proper precautions to minimize contact and risk. We will quickly access your collection and give you an appraisal value and cash offer.

Here is a complete list of what we buy:

• Broken and Unwanted Jewelry
• Watches
• Collectible Coins and Paper Currency
• Gold and Silver Bullion
• Texas A&M University Collectibles
• Louis Vuitton

If you aren’t looking to sell your collection but need to know its value, we offer insurance appraisals and estate collection appraisal and division. For more information, view our additional services here.

To contact us for an appointment you can call 979-846-2400 or email info@davidsjewelryandcoins.com