How to Get the Best Price for Your Gold Jewelry
Selling gold jewelry doesn't have to be a guessing game. Once you understand the few factors that actually determine your offer, it's easy to walk in prepared and confident.
What determines the offer on a piece of gold jewelry?
Three things matter most: karat purity (10k, 14k, 18k, 22k or 24k), the item's weight, and the current gold spot price. Purity tells us how much actual gold is in the piece — 24k is pure gold, while 10k contains a smaller percentage mixed with other metals. Weight and purity together determine the gold content, which is then priced against the live market rate.
Does the style or brand of the jewelry matter?
For most gold jewelry, the metal content is what's being purchased — not the craftsmanship or retail price you originally paid. Designer or branded pieces can sometimes carry added value, but a broken chain, an outdated ring, or a single earring is evaluated the same way as a piece in perfect condition: by its gold content.
Should I clean my jewelry before selling it?
It's not necessary. Cleaning won't change the gold content or the offer, so don't spend time or money on it beforehand. It's more useful to gather multiple pieces together — combining several items into one evaluation is often more efficient than selling them one at a time.
How can I prepare before I come in?
Gather everything you're considering selling, even mismatched or broken pieces, and bring a valid photo ID. If you know the karat marking on a piece (often stamped inside a ring band or on a clasp), that's helpful but not required — we test purity on the spot either way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy broken gold jewelry?
Yes. Broken chains, single earrings and damaged pieces are evaluated by gold content, not condition.
Will my offer match the exact spot price?
Offers are based on the live spot price, adjusted for purity, weight and refining costs, and explained clearly before you decide.
Can I sell just one piece?
Yes — we evaluate everything from a single ring to a full jewelry box.
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