Gold Necklaces & Chains

Cuban link chains, rope chains, box chains, figaro, herringbone, and all other gold chain styles purchased in 10K, 14K, 18K, and 22K. Heavy men’s chains in particular carry significant gold value — a 10mm Cuban link chain in 14K gold can yield several thousand dollars depending on length and weight.

Gold Bracelets

Tennis bracelets with diamond or gemstone settings, gold bangles, Cuban link bracelets, charm bracelets, and fine jewelry bracelets all purchased. Diamond tennis bracelets receive a dual assessment — gold setting value plus independent stone evaluation. Designer pieces from Cartier, Van Cleef, and similar houses assessed for brand premium above intrinsic value.

Gold Earrings

Diamond stud earrings, hoop earrings, drop earrings, and chandelier styles — all purchased at current gold spot with diamond content assessed separately. Mismatched pairs or single earrings still contain their full gold value and are purchased accordingly. GIA-certified diamond earrings command premiums that justify bringing the certificates.

Gold Pendants & Necklaces

Diamond solitaire pendants, cross pendants, locket necklaces, and statement pendants purchased for both metal and stone value. Religious gold pendants — crosses, chai symbols, saints’ medals — frequently contain substantial gold weight despite appearing delicate. Every pendant is weighed and assessed regardless of design or age.

Designer Gold Jewelry

Tiffany & Co., Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, David Yurman, Harry Winston, and other signed designer pieces assessed for brand premium above melt value. Original boxes, receipts, and authentication cards increase offers measurably. Rather than receiving only metal weight from a standard buyer, designer pieces here receive the full-spectrum appraisal they warrant.

Estate & Antique Gold Jewelry

Art Deco, Victorian, Edwardian, Georgian, and Mid-Century pieces frequently carry collector and period premiums well beyond their metal content. Rather than melting historically significant jewelry for scrap value, our specialists identify when design and antique premiums apply — which for the right piece can represent considerably more than the gold alone.

Broken & Scrap Gold Jewelry

Broken chains, damaged clasps, bent settings, missing stones, and tangled pieces all retain their full gold content regardless of condition. In fact, sellers often discover that a jumbled bag of inherited broken jewelry contains surprisingly significant gold value once weighed and assessed at live spot rates.

Gold Watches

Yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold luxury watch cases and bracelets assessed for both precious metal value and collector value simultaneously. A Rolex Day-Date in yellow gold, for example, carries substantial premiums above its gold weight alone — making specialist assessment essential rather than optional. See our watch buying page →

24K

99.9% Pure Gold

Bullion bars, coins, and some Asian jewelry. Highest possible gold content — commands rates closest to live spot price of any gold form.

22K

91.7% Pure Gold

Traditional Middle Eastern and South Asian jewelry. Exceptionally high purity — warm yellow color with significant gold value per gram.

18K

75% Pure Gold

The European luxury jewelry standard. Cartier, Van Cleef, Bulgari, and most fine jewelry houses use 18K. Substantial gold value plus potential designer premium.

14K

58.3% Pure Gold

The US jewelry standard. Most American gold chains, rings, and bracelets are 14K — excellent real gold content in nearly every piece you own.

10K

41.7% Pure Gold

Minimum legal US gold standard. Common in fashion jewelry and men’s chains. Still worth considerably more than most sellers expect — especially at today’s gold prices.

Live spot pricing — updated in real time

Unlike mail-in services that lock in rates days before your gold arrives, every offer here reflects the current COMEX spot price at the exact moment of your appraisal. As gold prices rise — and they have been rising significantly — your offer rises accordingly rather than benefiting the buyer’s margin.

GIA gemologists assess stones separately

Generic gold buyers pay only melt value and ignore diamond or colored stone content entirely. By contrast, our GIA-trained gemologists assess every diamond and gemstone independently — a practice that frequently adds thousands of dollars to offers for rings, bracelets, and pendants with quality stones.

Designer signatures recognized & valued

Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef pieces command premiums of 20–50% above intrinsic value that only materialize when the appraiser recognizes and values the signature. Consequently, sellers with designer jewelry almost always receive substantially more here than at a standard precious metals buyer.

30+ years of Diamond District volume

Operating at the heart of New York’s precious metals and jewelry market for over three decades gives us buying volume, market relationships, and current pricing data that standalone buyers lack. This advantage translates directly into higher offers — and explains why clients consistently return and refer others.

No mail-in risk — fully transparent

Mail-in gold services require shipping irreplaceable jewelry with limited recourse, use opaque pricing methodologies, and often return lower offers than advertised. In-person transactions at our showroom are immediate, transparent, and risk-free — you see exactly how your offer is calculated before deciding whether to accept.

Same-day payment without exception

Accept an offer and payment follows immediately — cash or bank wire transfer on the same visit. No processing delays, no waiting periods, no check clearance. The entire process from arrival to payment typically takes under 30 minutes for standard jewelry transactions.

Arrive — no appointment necessary

Visit 20 W 47th Street, Suite 401 any time Mon–Fri 10am–6pm. Bring your gold jewelry and a valid government-issued photo ID. For larger estate collections, calling ahead at (212) 730-5959 ensures senior specialists are dedicated to your appointment.

Comprehensive free appraisal

Gold karat and weight tested and calculated against live spot price. Diamonds and gemstones graded independently by GIA specialists. Designer signatures identified. Estate or period premiums assessed. All entirely free with absolutely no obligation to sell at any point.

Transparent itemized offer

Every component broken out clearly — gold value, stone value, and any designer or estate premium. No hidden deductions, no mystery percentages. Take all the time needed to consider the offer — there is never any pressure to accept immediately or at all.

Immediate payment — cash or wire

Accept the offer and payment arrives immediately — cash on the spot or a same-day bank wire transfer. No delays, no follow-up calls, no processing periods. From arrival to paid typically takes 20–40 minutes for standard jewelry transactions.