Selling Gold Jewellery

Frequently Asked Questions

1. QUESTION:
   is selling gold jewellery to a jewellery store a good idea?
   I went to three three different stores and all three gave me the same estimate and I sold my jewellery (not scrap) to the third one but i still feel ripped off what do you think?

   • ANSWER:
     You received about 70% of their value, but that's the rate jewelry stores offer.

2. QUESTION:
   I need adivce on selling my gold jewellery?
   I have about 400-500 grams of gold jewellery and they're all 21k, so can someone give me an advice on how muh they're worth if I wanted to sell my jewellery???!!! pleaseeeeeeeeeeeee

   • ANSWER:
     you can sell it at a local pawn shop - they typically will give you about 60% of whats its really worth.

     I suggest holding on to it because I think gold will easily double from here over the next 2 years.

3. QUESTION:
   Is selling gold jewellery better than pawning it?

   • ANSWER:
     Typically Its better to sell rather than pawning it. Usually pawns with take up to 25%-30% cut off the top.

4. QUESTION:
   Where would be the best place to sell gold jewellery?
   I have some gold jewellery that I'd like to sell, but don't want to be ripped off. Any suggestions please?
   Have already checked out ebay.
   The items I have are heavy 9 carat gold women's chains. (not bling)!

   Many thanks in advance!

   • ANSWER:
     I'll give you

5. QUESTION:
   How much is gold worth right now? Im selling gold, diamond, gem jewelry on ebay & curious?
   Im selling a lot of diamond, gem gold jewelry on Ebay & noticed that alot of people are buying scrap gold to melt down I take it?? The jewelry Im selling has diamonds & gemstones in it, how much is gold worth right now & if they are melting the gold down, can they do that with the diamonds & gems in it?? Im just curious if anyone has additional info on this, thanks!

   • ANSWER:
     Gold is currently trading at 5.25 per oz.

6. QUESTION:
   where do I get best offers for selling gold for cash?
   There are so many companies and sites out there where people can sell gold jewelry for cash.Where do I get the maximum pay for my gold?

   • ANSWER:
     Usually the jeweler’s shops from where you bought it pay more.

7. QUESTION:
   How do i go about selling gold jewellery or taking a loan against jewellery?

   • ANSWER:
     In the present day prices you (middle class people) can not imagine of buying any gold ornaments. So why do you ant to sell them. By selling even in renowned shop like Tanishq you will get only 50% of the weight-age - i.e. They deduct for soldering, wastage, discount for old jewelery, stone setting and finally Purity. The gold you have may not be Hall marked one and it will have only 16 to carat purity. They will take into all this and give you 50% equivalent only.

     So you have to take loan only.

     for this also please do not go to any Pawn brokers they will charges o exorbitantly and in course of 3 years they will swallow your gold. You will also get less than 50% value only as loan.

     Now a days most of the banks given jewelery loan and the rate of interest is also very much comparable. They will ask you for address and other proofs and you have to open an account and take loan. Please try-.

8. QUESTION:
   Which gold selling site has the highest payout?
   There are so many companies and sites out there where people can sell gold jewelry for cash. Has anyone had a good experience with one of these companies?

   • ANSWER:
     I was recently hired to find out which gold selling site pays the most for gold, for a market research project on internet marketing and the power of the net. I mailed bent rings (all the same weight and gold content) to 9 different "sell you gold for cash" type sites. The results were pretty dramatic. The checks received varied from to 0. The three lowest paying sites were goldkit (), brokengold () and cash4gold (). The top site was http://www.USGoldRefining.com (0). I went to a pawn shop and found that they would pay 0.

9. QUESTION:
   where can I get the best cash for selling my gold jewellery.?

   • ANSWER:

10. QUESTION:
    Any recommendations on selling gold jewelry in New York?
    Any recommendations on selling gold jewelry in New York?

    • ANSWER:
      Hi, Jennifer!
      The only place I can recommend is We Buy Gold NYC, located at 30 West 47th st, # lobby, New York, NY 10036. They are just amazing. the service is always welcoming and very professional, plus they don't even try to "rob" you. Honest and very friendly. Call them if you have some questions, (866) 842-4131.
      Hope you'll have a great deal!

11. QUESTION:
    where to sell gold jewellery in the city of Toronto?
    Most people including myself, seem to feel that Trevor-D custom jewellery give the fairest price! At least you did for me Trev! Thanks pal. Seriously you saved me!!!
    www.trevor-d.com is THE best!

    • ANSWER:
      any pawn shop.

12. QUESTION:
    Where/How to Sell Gold Jewellery?
    What is the best way to sell gold jewelery in India or in the US without taking a big discount ? I know that taking them to a shop would mean that you will have to sell it a very low price, but I need a good rate since I need to take care of some loans. It would be great if some one has any clever ideas to tackle this. Thanks

    • ANSWER:
      I would strongly suggest checking out the Silver and Gold Exchange before selling gold or silver to ANYONE. I did a great deal of research, online and offline, and learned a lot about this business. I checked pawn shops, jewelers, "gold parties", hotel "buying events as well as the online buyers, including the "as seen on tv" guys. I found that the Silver and Gold Exchange paid more than anyone else I could find. I liked the fact that they post the prices they pay per gram (beware of the places that quote in pennyweight/DWT) on a live price chart at http://SilverAndGoldExchange.com I also checked out their Better Business Bureau report and found they have never had a single complaint as opposed to HUNDREDS of complaints some other companies have! I recommend them 100%

13. QUESTION:
    How can I get the best yeild from selling old gold jewelry?
    I have several pieces of mostly 14K gold that was given to me by a family member (for the purpose of selling). What is the best way to go about getting actual (or close to) value for these?

    • ANSWER:
      You need to find out what the value of the pieces are from an appraiser if you want to keep the jewelry intact. If you want to separate the gold from the other metals that make up the jewelry, then you need to do some chemistry work. Gold will dissolve in either Aquia Regia, which is a combination of acids, from which the gold can be extracted in it's pure form. Gold can also be changed into Gold Chloride by dissolving it in a solution of water, calcium chloride, and some acid, such as sulfuric acid. The gold can then be selectively precipitated out of solution. It all depends on how you want to sell the jewelry, as is, for what somebody would pay for it, or as separate metal for the market value of the gold itself.

14. QUESTION:
    How much is gold selling for per ounce?
    I'm going to sell my gold jewelry that I do not wear. I would like to find the rate that gold is selling for now.

    • ANSWER:
      It is currently hovering between 70 and 60 per ounce for the pure gold.

      You could send your old jewelery to www.kitco.com they have a buy back service and their margins are fairly low.

      The scrap value for 10 ct gold would be about 0 per oz, less refining cost. 18 ct would be about 0 per oz.

      It could be more beneficial to sell the jewelery intact on ebay, or to a jewellery buyer, you could realize a greater than scrap value.

      If you think that the world economy is going to improve and the US$ is going to increase in value then it would be a time to sell gold.

      But if you believe that the US$ is going down the drain then it would not be advisable to sell gold unless you had to.

      But in all markets there are short term fluctuations that allow for a profit in either camp.

      If you have a good need for the funds then go ahead and sell as you will have gained a considerable increase over the last year in the value.

      Good luck

15. QUESTION:
    where can i sell my gold jewellery?
    I want to buy a present for my husband. I'm not working right now so short of cash. Thinking of selling a few gold rinkets I have which i dont wear any more. But where in singapore can i sell my gold for cash?

    • ANSWER:
      Pawn them. Then sell the pawn tickets. Check the newspaper classifieds.

16. QUESTION:
    How much money can you get from selling gold jewelry?

    • ANSWER:
      It depends on the quality and type of jewelry, and how much you have. Check out http://www.goldintomoney.com for a few places that will buy your old gold and jewelry online. You definitely get the most cash for your gold when you sell it directly to the refiner, so avoid pawn shops!

17. QUESTION:
    Where to sell gold jewellery in Sydney, NSW?
    Looking for a reputable firm to buy a good gold necklace from me.
    Need somewhere in Sydney, NSW, Australia only.

    • ANSWER:
      Have a look in the yellow pages for 'estate jewellers' they deal specifically with pre-owned jewellery (eg. jewellery from deceased estates).

18. QUESTION:
    best place to sell gold jewellery in cochin?
    I want to sell my 22 carat gold jewellery in cochin, kerala

    • ANSWER:
      jewellery shop

19. QUESTION:
    Which is better for selling gold jewelry?
    A pawnshop or a place that buys gold/coins?

    • ANSWER:
      I don’t know what cash4gold will pay. I do know from my past experience, that I sent them a scrap jewelry ring and they paid me .26. I rejected the offer and they returned my ring promptly. I then found another company, http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ that paid me 3 for the same ring!! and they enclosed a track able Fedex pack along with 0 insurance as opposed to some crappy envelope from cash4gold that you cant even track. I really got burned a couple of times using a couple of different cash for gold companies but with http://www.captaincashforgold.com/ I feel I finally found one that I could really trust with my valuables.

20. QUESTION:
    what is the best way of selling gold jewelery ect. that will give me the most profit?
    I learned that when you sell your gold jewelry to a regular jeweler that buys "estate jewelry" that before it comes to the final buyer it will be worth 3 to 6 times the amount I was paid for it. So how do I bypass all of that to get the fair amount and value???

    • ANSWER:
      eBay or Consignment

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21. QUESTION:
    Does any one know where i can sell white gold jewellery no longer needed?
    I see these afverts but thats jut just gold isnt it, i would like to get the best price possible?

    • ANSWER:
      Take it to a reputable jewellers - forget the advertised ones - they are robdogs.

22. QUESTION:
    How and where do i to sell some gold jewellery for cash?
    hi
    i recently received some very pretty looking jewellery for my 16th birthday. But now i want sell some of those jewellery to get some cash money. i don't want to sell the stuff through postage or through online stuff.
    i just need to sell the stuff in some shops or in websites that give you cash straight to your hand.
    So can anyone help me?
    thaks

    • ANSWER:
      Pawn shops or places where they sell old jewelry, but they may have to melt them down no matter how precious yours are. Others will sell them as is, if they're in tip top shape and are antique.

      Ex: 0 you will be lucky to get cash. Don't send them out by mail, you'll never see your cash money.

      Also put an ad on craigslist, but have someone WITH YOU go meet them in a restaurant or someplace public, for collectors, you could get lucky!

23. QUESTION:
    What is the best way to get top dollar when selling antique jewelry (gold, diamond, silver, items)?
    Tips for selling jewelry from an estate.

    • ANSWER:
      There are auction houses that deal mainly with deceased estates. Firstly, you need to have the jewellery valued so as you can present documentation to the auctioneer. A Little money spent on valuation now can bring you big dollars or not. If you go to a normal jeweller, make sure that you stay with the goods, some shonky jewellers replace real stones with paste. Good selling - Kay!

24. QUESTION:
    How much per ounce should I get for selling old gold jewelry and gold bridgework?
    Gold bridgework from about 1940 - lots of gold, gold rings with stones inset, pcs of gold chain, etc. Location: Lower Westchester County, NY

    • ANSWER:
      Here's someone happy to give you cash for gold:

      http://www.usgoldbuyers.com/

      But if you aren't in a hurry you'd get much more by selling the items individually, maybe on eBay.

25. QUESTION:
    I want to sell some gold jewellery. What is the best way to go about it?
    I want to be certain I don't get ripped off.

    • ANSWER:
      The first think you need to do is separate into the junk pieces and the pieces that can be worth something. Shop around your better pieces to jewelry stores. The junk and old pieces you could sell to gold buyers.

26. QUESTION:
    want to sell personal gold jewellery in dxb , but i do not have the proof of purchase. can i still sell it?
    I remember the month and year and the shop of purchase, but have lost the bill...also when i contacted the shop, he told me that for selling gold for cash, they will deduct Dhs. 12 from the current price and give me cash..is this correct? does anyone know any reliable place in dubai where i can sell my gold...

    • ANSWER:
      Empire Gold pays really good price for gold and Jewelry:

      http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?B=185538&U=366479&M=23357

27. QUESTION:
    Is it better to sell gold jewellery on eBay.com or eBay.ca?
    Which site gets more views? I live in Canada an realize that we probably don't get alot of attention in advanced search because most of the stuff being sold is cheap plated pieces. In addition, there are not many Canadians listing their jewellery (not sure why).

    The States is much bigger hence the mountainous selection of fine jewellery!

    • ANSWER:
      I say the bigger audience offers the potential for the bigger sale as well as the better chance for selling. I would go for ebay.com first. Set a reserve so you get what you want.

      I would also check with http://www.refinity.com as they guarantee the best price for gold and gold jewelry. See what they will pay and then you have your bottom line price.

28. QUESTION:
    Where should I sell my gold jewelry?
    I hear that the best places to sell gold jewelry are brokerage firms or estate jewelry houses. Where should I sell my gold to get the best price? And what are any tips for negotiating the best price when I am selling? Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      It all depends on what you have. If your jewelry is in nice shape and at least 14kt or 18kt gold, many estate jewelry buyers will express interest and pay a bit better.

      If the jewelry is damaged, or common pieces you still see in chain stores, you might as well sell it for gold weight...and in that case watch the gold markets for a nice gold spike because gold is paid on closing price.

      Also, look into some private jewelry stores. Sometimes they do consignment for a percentage and you could maximize your dollar out of that.

      Hope that helps...

29. QUESTION:
    Where's the best place to get top dollar selling Gold jewelry in Sacramento, CA?

    • ANSWER:
      Go down to Compton, CA and sell it on the street corners. You'll get top dollar.

30. QUESTION:
    How much cash can I expect from selling 1 ounce of gold jewelry online?
    I have about 1 ounce gold jewelry that I no longer wear.I want to sell it online,how much cash I can expect, if I sell it online?

    • ANSWER:
      depends on the carat weight among other things

      gold jewelry is marked up a lot at retail - you will probably get a lot less than you paid

31. QUESTION:
    where to sell gold rings and jewellery for cash in toronto?
    Trevor-D custom jewellery is the place everyone is talking about. All my friends sold their rings and gold chains to him and he paid cash!
    Just check his site and phone him. He is across from starbucks at the TORONTO eaton centre. www.trevor-d.com

    • ANSWER:
      211 Yonge st suite 306 Toronto Across from the TORONTO eaton centre atop FLOW 935 FM

      TREVOR is the one to sell to! YEAH

32. QUESTION:
    When selling gold, why isn't white gold worth more htan yellow gold since it costs more when buying jewelry?
    When buying jewelry, white gold is higher priced than yellow gold. So, why isn't it worth more when selling it to be melted down into other jewelry? Why do these places that buy gold only look at the karet count of the gold, and not if it is white or yellow gold?

    • ANSWER:
      White gold is actually yellow gold covered in rhodium plating. So it is more expensive to buy because it has a few extra steps along the way. The rhodium gives it the white appeareance. When you sell it back, they are melting it down and separating the metals so they only want to know how much actual gold is in the jewelry (karatage) and they want to separate it from the alloy metals.

33. QUESTION:
    value of gold jewelry , advice on selling jewelry?
    Ok so my sister is here from Cambodia.

    She has lots of jewelry,

    GOLD GOLD GOLD platnum, assorted rings with gems, diamonds, brand name watches that are all gold

    We are going to sell all of this, how do u go about selling it? I def dont want to get ripped off.

    I have sold a gold watch and earings last week at this place he gave me 0 cash but i could've gotten more for sure...

    Can you guys help me out a little.

    how do you determin the value of the jewelry, most of the gold says 14k but the jeweler said anyone can put that there and doesn't mean that it is 14 k.

    also with the gold they said they melt it down so most of this gold is bracelets and necklaces. also how do u determin the purity of the gold. i dont want any bs and gettin shorted $$
    ok the gold part is easy. how about diamonds and shit like that? i do not have the time or money to go to a specialist unless its truly worth my time..

    • ANSWER:

34. QUESTION:
    best place to sell old gold jewellery?
    I have some old gold chains and rings for sale, where would I sell them to get a fair value, the ring set with diamonds were evaluated at 00. How much money can I expect to get if I sold them

    • ANSWER:
      go ot a official jeweler to exchange it. not small gold shops!
      visit a few jewelers, ask them for a price. take the higher one!
      good luck!

35. QUESTION:
    Where's the best place to get top dollar selling Gold jewelry in Los Angeles, CA?

    • ANSWER:
      Try the jewelry district in downtown on 6th street.

36. QUESTION:
    Selling gold jewelry?
    Hello

    Can anyone tell where to go to sell gold jewelry. I live in rome new york,I am also close to Syracuse New York

    • ANSWER:

37. QUESTION:
    I have a business, selling Jewelry (Gold, Silver, Watches, Batteries) in a big store (a chain). Annual Gross?
    sale is almost 5,000. Profit margin in this business is more than 60% of gross sales. Rent is 00/per month which includes all utilities except phone bill. No employess, I work by myself. No other expences. Now I want to sell this business because of moving to another state.I just wanna get it know that how much price should I ask for this business and which is best media(newspapers/online websites) should i use to advertise for selling this buiness.? Thank You.

    • ANSWER:
      Newspaper ads, craigslist, search for ventures,...do not rush. and DO NOT get a broker, especially when you have little money to spend.

38. QUESTION:
    Sell used gold rings and jewellery in Toronto?
    Where can I sell my old jewellery, some of it may be broken.
    I have rings, chains and single earrings.

    • ANSWER:
      Right across from the TORONTO EATON CENTRE at DUNDAS.

      That TREVOR-D guy. My FAVE! THE ONLY TRUSTABLE ONE!!!!!!!

      lets see....my phone list says.... 416-885-6020 I think.

      Check on that number I am not sure. Pretty sure..hehehe

39. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know the website/name of an artist that was in Kansas City selling neoprene and gold jewelry?
    Each piece was blessed so that the wearer of the jewelry would have good fortune.

    • ANSWER:
      No, don't know...but he/she could be in New York by now.

40. QUESTION:
    Do they have gold partys here in Canada for selling your jewellery?

    • ANSWER:
      they do, check the web site to find a consultant

      http://www.silpada.ca/public/home.jsf

41. QUESTION:
    What is the selling price of gold these days?
    I have a couple of ounces of 22 carat gold jewelry that I want to sell. Anyone know how much I can get for it per ounce? Any websites with the information will be helpful. Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      The web link is for 99% pure gold, not jewelry. Depending on the condition and quality of the pieces you can get from 0 each to ,400 each. Estimate only. Link to live gold:

      http://www.kitco.com/charts/livegold.html

42. QUESTION:
    Selling Gold Jewelry?
    Hello, my mom is looking to sell some 14 KT gold jewelry for money. A few bullion gold buyers wouldn't buy from individuals but the website USGOLDBUYERS.COM would. Is this website legitimate? Does anyone have any better gold buying websites (that will accept 14 KT jewelry)? What about verification and insurance, I work at a lab so was able to get the exact weight (to the 10th of a millgram) with an analytical balance. How does one know that they will get the same weight agree to the purity (14 Kt)? Once you send it in is there proof of submission and do you have the option to turn down their offer and get your jewelry back?

    • ANSWER:
      Well. spot gold price is 5.70 / troy ounce. Divide by 31.1 grams / troy ounce, then multiply by 14/24, because of the 14K. So the gold in your jewelry is worth .30 / gram. Probably a bullion buyer will not offer you more than the spot value, and may offer you substantially less.

      You can check spot prices anytime, they change often:

      http://www.kitco.com/

      Grandpa

43. QUESTION:
    where can I sell gold jewellery in melbourne?

    • ANSWER:
      Cash converter stores all over melbourne buy gold and give you cash. If you want you may also place an ad in the trading post newspaper, a paper that comes out once a week it was free to place an ad and you only pay if you sell your product, call them to verify this as it may have change, or even if you look in the trading post or local papers they put ads eg we buy gold or jewelery. Ohhh and you may try ebay on the internet as well put it up for auction as see how much you can get.!!!!
      good luck

44. QUESTION:
    How do i sell my gold jewelry?
    I have plenty of real gold jewelry.
    I am only 14 years old.
    I need money.... and i cant get a job yet.
    So, how does this whole selling gold work?
    At the mall near me [LINCOLNWOOD TOWN CENTER] there is a stand and it says "we buy your gold here" and i was wondering how does this process work?
    how do i sell my gold?
    my gold is real, its not that cheap crappy junk.

    • ANSWER:
      You should go to more than one pawn shops and ask how much they'd give you for the gold so you don't get ripped off. But if you look 14, maybe it'll be better if you go with an adult.

45. QUESTION:
    Where do you recommend to sell my gold jewellery?

    • ANSWER:
      Obviously every gold buyer in the world is gonna jump all over this question and tell you to sell to them, LOL. I would get feedback from those who sold jewelry in your local area. Selling locally in person is always best. I heard some crazy stories from people about those mail-in companies.

      My friends and I sold to a gold party company called goldpartying.com. They came to my house and bought my things along with my guests' jewelry and I got paid a lot of $. Not only did I make $ off my own stuff, but I made a % of the total amount they bought from the whole party. So in the end, I got about 00 (not including my food reimbursement). Some of my guests had already gotten quotes from a few local stores and buyers and this company ended up paying out way more, so we were all very happy with them. And not only did we make a lot of $, it was a lot more fun doing it as a party with all my friends! I believe their website is www.goldpartying.com if you wanna check them out.

46. QUESTION:
    Best way to sell gold jewelry?
    I have a lot of gold jewelry, some of which is damaged but suspect that it is worth more melted down than in its current form. Where does one go to sell gold like this without being ripped off? If your advice is to use Cash4Gold, then please don't bother responding.

    • ANSWER:
      You are never going to get market value for your gold. A lot of people forget that it is a business and there are expenses. About 2% of the gold immediately evaporates upon melting, market price may drop, rent, assay fees, permits, labor, taxes, etc etc. Also market prices are based on 1,000 ounces of bullion (bars, coins etc) on a trading level.

      If you have one ounce of jewelry, and gold is ,000 a ounce you don't get ,000 for that jewelry. Most jewelry is 14k gold and that is only 58.5% pure gold.

      10k- 41.7% Gold
      14k- 58.5% Gold
      18k- 75% Gold
      22k- 91.7% Gold

      I am a refiner and diamond buyer in Florida, and will give you the information you need to sell your items without getting ripped off.

      Gold (Based on todays price of 3/oz)- 10k- gram, 14k- gram, 18k- gram.

      Silver- 925/Sterling- a ounce.

      This is the absolute least you should get per gram. A lot of place buy it according to pennyweight (DWT) to convert grams to pennyweight just multiply the gram price by 1.55.

      I pay around 6% more than the numbers I listed above for 100 grams of gold OR LESS, if you 100-200 grams I pay 10% more than the prices above, 200 grams or more 12% more than the prices above.

      I buy from jewelers, dealers, pawn shops, and the public all over the country. If you know the approx weight and karat of the gold I will pay you PRIOR to you shipping your items using paypal. If you dont have a scale I send them to customers FREE OF CHARGE! If that sounds like something you would be interested in doing call me anytime. My number is tollfree. (877) 487-1386. Either way I hope you get a fair price no matter who you sell it too. Just Do YOUR RESEARCH!!!

      A few last things. If you have any gold or silver coins or bars (bullion) you should get about 1%-2% below market value if they are pure gold (most are) since they do not need to be melted.

      Also now is NOT the time to sell anything but gold, silver or platinum. If you have diamonds (larger than a 1/2ct), or a high end watch, KEEP THEM IT!! Wait until the economy rebounds a little. You would get half of what you would of got 6 months ago for them!!

      Hope this helped.

47. QUESTION:
    How many ounces makes a gram for Gold?
    I have a watch that belonged to an old friend of mine. It say's Hong Kong on it. It is very soft which I learned real Gold is soft. It is heavy. The watch piece has been taken out. I sold some things at the jewelry store the other day. Which they paid .50 per gram. A friend said to call other jewelry stores to see what they are selling Gold for per gram? Any suggestions would be helpful. This is my first time selling Gold jewelry. So if you can give me the real prices and help I would appreciate it. Thank you in advance.

    • ANSWER:
      Gold is sold in Troy Ounces, and there are 31.1 grams in a Troy ounce (vice 28.35 grams in a standard ounce). Pure gold is presently 05 per troy ounce or .74 per gram. Jewelry is seldom pure (24 karat) gold. For example, 18 Karat gold is 18/24 or 75% pure gold and sells for proportionately less.

      Standard ounces and Troy ounces are not the same thing, and confusing the two is a common mistake.

48. QUESTION:
    Selling jewelry, selling gold, selling gems..?
    What steps do I need to take to sell this jewelry?

    Some is very old, even antique -- some would only be grandparents or great grandparents (1800s-1900s)

    Mainly gold chains, but a few key pieces of costume jewelry with heavy amounts of gold and gems inserted. (Not sure how much they weigh, im guestimating them all)

    Other than weighing the gold myself, how would I go about actually getting the value of these pieces I want to sell? I would take to a jewelry shop that buys -- but I do not want to get ripped off. Nothing is appraised. And some of the older pieces do not have visible karat labels on them that I can see.

    Completely clueless about the gems.. how do I find out the actual quality and value of my diamonds and other gems...

    • ANSWER:
      I am a refiner and diamond buyer in Florida, and will give you the information you need to sell your items without getting ripped off.

      Gold (Based on todays price of 3/oz)- 10k- gram, 14k- gram, 18k- gram.

      Silver- 925/Sterling- a ounce.

      This is the absolute least you should get per gram. A lot of place buy it according to pennyweight (DWT) to convert grams to pennyweight just multiply the gram price by 1.55.

      I pay around 6% more than the numbers I listed above, if you want to sell them to me give me a call at 877-487-1386. If you know the weight I can pay you via paypal even before you ship out your items.

      The diamonds are nearly imposible to know because so many factors go into the selling price. I personally WOULD NOT sell any diamonds, gems etc. right now because of the economy. Diamond prices are down 60% from 6 months ago. Now is the time to sell any gold or silver but not diamonds, gems, or costume jewelry.

      Hope this helped.

49. QUESTION:
    Selling jewellery....... How much would I get for gold eternity ring 18 ct 0.4, 5 diamonds in criss cross?
    Where do I go to sell it? Tried ebay, no luck. Are pawnbrokers who buy 2nd hand jewellery ok?

    • ANSWER:
      you'll get scrap value if you sell to a pawn broker or a jeweler which is like gram (=nothing)...average ladies rg = 6 grams ... your best bet is to put it for sale on craigslist.com or in the paper and sell it privately....and try for 1/2 of what you paid as it's used....unless you have an appraisal to verify what it's worth....then try to sell it just under appraisal value

50. QUESTION:
    What is the best process for selling a few pieces of gold jewelry?
    I don't want to walk blindly into a jewelry store that advertises that they buy gold jewelry without having some kind of idea of what to expect. I figure I should go to several and then pick the best price, but I don't know anything about gold pricing, etc.

    • ANSWER:
      Have the jewelry appraised first. Then go to several places with your appraisal in hand. You might also want to consider selling it yourself. Post on Craigslist or other free classifieds, list on ebay or put an add in your local newspaper.