What we buy
- Broken chains and necklaces
- Bent or cracked rings
- Single earrings and loose backs
- Snapped bracelets and bangles
- Loose clasps, links and charms
- Gold-filled and mixed lots for sorting
- Jewelers' bench scrap and filings
How we price scrap gold
Scrap gold is priced by karat and weight, the same as wearable jewelry. Damage doesn't matter, since a bent 14K ring holds the same gold as a perfect one. We sort your pieces into groups by karat, because 10K, 14K and 18K each carry a different amount of pure gold. Each group is weighed on a calibrated scale and written on its own line. Pieces that test as plated or gold-filled are set aside and returned to you, so you're only paid for solid gold.
Bring It All, Even the Small Bits
Tiny pieces add up. A broken clasp, one earring back and a snapped chain may not look like much, but together they can make a fair-sized line on your offer. Don't throw anything gold away because it seems too small.
There's no need to untangle chains or remove stuck stones. We'll handle the sorting while you watch. If a stone is stuck in a ring, leave it there. We'll account for it when we weigh, and you can ask for it back if you'd like to keep it.
Why We Sort by Karat
A mixed bag of scrap often holds two or three different karats. If everything were weighed together and priced at the lowest karat, you'd be shortchanged on your higher karat pieces. Sorting first means 18K gets paid as 18K.
We test each piece with an electronic tester and an acid test right in front of you. You'll see which pile each piece goes into and why.
A Simple, Private Visit
Book a time Monday through Friday. Same-day appointments are often available, and we confirm the Dallas location when you call. Bring your gold and a valid government photo ID, as Texas law requires.
After testing and weighing, we write the offer on paper. Testing is free and there's no obligation. Take the cash that day or take your gold home. Many people find it reassuring to see the scale reading themselves, so we keep it where you can watch.
Scrap From Around the House
People in DFW often find scrap gold while downsizing or clearing out a home. Check old jewelry boxes, dresser drawers, coin purses and even sewing kits. Gold has a way of hiding in small containers for decades.
A small magnet can help you sort at home. Solid gold isn't magnetic, so if a piece sticks hard to a magnet, it likely has steel inside, such as a clasp spring. Bring it anyway if you're unsure. We'll test it and tell you for certain, and anything that isn't gold goes back to you.
Scrap Gold: Common Questions
Is broken gold worth less than whole jewelry?
Not for its gold content. Scrap is priced on karat and weight, so a broken chain is worth the same in gold as an unbroken one of the same weight. You don't need to repair anything before selling.
Can I bring mixed karats in one bag?
Yes, and most people do. We sort the pieces by karat in front of you, then weigh each group separately. That way your higher karat pieces are priced at their real purity instead of being lumped in with lower karat gold.
What if some of my scrap isn't real gold?
That's common. Plated and gold-filled pieces often end up mixed in. We test everything and hand back anything that isn't solid gold. Your written offer only covers what tested as real gold.
Do you buy jewelers' scrap or filings?
Yes. Bench scrap, filings and leftover bits from jewelry repair are welcome. We'll test the material and weigh it on a calibrated scale. Keep filings in a sealed bag or small container so nothing gets lost on the way.