Guides for sellers
Short, sourced answers to the questions people ask before selling old gold.
Melt or keep?
A quick checklist for whether old gold jewelry is worth more than its melt value: designer signatures, vintage and antique pieces, diamonds, gemstones and coins.
Read →4 minWhat a 14K ring is worth
A 14K gold ring's melt value is its weight in grams × 0.583 × the gold price per gram. See today's numbers for common ring weights and what buyers typically pay.
Read →5 minHow to tell if gold is real
Check hallmarks like 14K, 585 and 750, spot plating marks (GF, GP, HGE, RGP), try a magnet test, and learn how buyers test gold with acid and XRF.
Read →5 minIs selling gold by mail safe?
Mail-in gold buying can be safe if you check insurance limits, decline deadlines and return terms first. Here is what reputable buyers publish and what to watch for.
Read →4 minWhat buyers do with diamonds
Some gold buyers pay for diamonds, some return stones, and some keep them for nothing. See each buyer's published stone policy and how to protect your stones.
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