What we buy
- Wedding bands and engagement ring mountings
- Class rings and fraternity rings
- Bracelets, bangles and charm bracelets
- Earrings, including single earrings
- Pendants, lockets and charms
- Brooches and pins
- 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K and 24K pieces
- White, yellow and rose gold
How we price gold jewelry
Gold jewelry is priced on three things: the live gold spot price, the karat, and the weight of the gold itself. A 14K ring is 58.5 percent gold, while 18K is 75 percent, so karat makes a big difference. Stones, pearls and enamel add weight but are not gold, so we account for them when we weigh. If a piece holds a diamond or another stone you care about, ask us how it affects the offer, or have a jeweler remove it before your visit. Your written offer lists each piece on its own line.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
You book a private time with us, Monday through Friday, and we confirm the Dallas location when you call. Same-day times are often open. Bring your jewelry and a valid government photo ID, which Texas law requires for any precious metal sale.
We test each piece in front of you with an electronic tester and an acid test, then weigh it on a calibrated scale. You see the readings. We write the offer on paper, line by line, so you know exactly what each item brings.
Sorting Through a Jewelry Box
Many of the sellers we meet are sorting through a parent's jewelry after a move or an estate in Dallas County. You don't need to know what's gold before you come. Bring the whole box. We'll tell you which pieces are solid gold, which are gold-filled or plated, and which are costume. The ones that aren't gold go home with you.
Look inside bands and clasps for stamps like 10K, 14K, 585 or 750. A mark is helpful, but we still test every piece, because stamps can wear off or be wrong.
You Stay in Control
There is no charge to test and no obligation to sell. Some people sell one ring and keep the rest. Some take the written offer home to think it over. Either is fine with us. We've purchased millions of dollars in gold, and we've found that people feel best when they never feel rushed.
If you'd like a second opinion, that's fine too. Your written offer shows the karat and weight of every piece, so you can compare it with any other buyer on equal terms. Clear numbers make the choice easier.
Before You Come In
Set aside anything with sentimental value so it doesn't get mixed in. Don't worry about cleaning or untangling. If you have receipts or appraisals, bring them along, though you don't need them to sell.
It also helps to make a short list of what you're bringing, or snap a few photos with your phone. That way you can check everything off when it comes back to you. A small zip bag or an old jewelry box works fine for carrying it all. There's no need for anything fancy.
Gold Jewelry: Common Questions
Do I need to know the karat of my jewelry?
No. We test every piece in front of you with an electronic tester and an acid test. Stamps help, but they can wear away over the years or be misleading, so we always confirm the karat before we write your offer.
Will you buy just one earring or a broken bracelet?
Yes. A single earring or a bracelet with a broken clasp is still gold, and it's priced on karat and weight like any other piece. Damage doesn't lower the gold content, so there's no reason to repair anything first.
What happens to the pieces that aren't gold?
They go right back to you. We'll tell you which items tested as gold-filled, plated or costume. You keep those, and your written offer only includes the pieces that are real gold.
Can I sell some pieces and keep others?
Of course. Your offer is written line by line, so you can pick which items to sell. Many sellers keep a ring or necklace with family meaning and sell the pieces nobody wears anymore.