Sell Gold in San Diego. Get a Free Evaluation.
San Diego Gold Buyers buys gold jewelry, coins, bullion and estate pieces from sellers across San Diego County. We test and weigh each item in front of you and show you today's spot price and the math behind your offer before you decide.
- Tested in front of you
- Today's spot price, shown to you
- No obligation to sell
619-396-2057. Private appointments. No obligation to sell.
Today's spot prices
Live market prices- 10KUpdating
- 14KUpdating
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Spot price is the market price of pure metal per troy ounce. Your offer is based on melt value at the time of your visit, and we show you the math before you decide.
What you see at the table
Nothing goes to a back room. Every reading and every number is in front of you before you decide.
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1. We test it while you watch Each piece is tested for purity at the table, so you see the karat before anything is priced. -
2. We weigh it where you can see The scale reading faces you, piece by piece. -
3. You see the math, then decide Weight, purity, today's spot price and your offer, piece by piece. Take the offer or keep your items.
Illustrations of the appraisal steps.
What we buy
If it is gold, silver or platinum, bring it. Broken, tangled and out of style is fine.
- Estate jewelry and collectionsWhole jewelry boxes and coin collections, sorted piece by piece with one offer.
- SilverPre-1965 coins, Silver Eagles, bars and sterling flatware.
- PlatinumRings, settings and bars, tested for platinum content.
- WatchesGold and luxury watches, running or not.
- DiamondsLoose stones and engagement rings, priced apart from the setting.
- Free evaluationFind out what you have before you decide anything.
How is gold valued?
Gold is valued by its weight, its purity and the current spot price per troy ounce. Multiplying the three gives melt value, the worth of the pure gold inside. Some items are worth more than melt: rare or graded coins carry a numismatic premium, and signed designer jewelry can sell for more as jewelry than as metal.
- Purity
- Karat for jewelry, fineness for bullion. 14K is 58.3% gold. A .9999 bar is 99.99% gold.
- Weight
- Measured in grams or pennyweights. Spot price is quoted per troy ounce, which is 31.1 grams.
- Spot price
- The live market price of gold. It moves through the trading day, so we price at the time of your visit.
- Premiums
- Rare or graded coins, brand-name bullion and signed designer jewelry can be worth more than melt.
- What lowers value
- Gold-filled and plated pieces hold little gold. Stones and other non-gold parts are weighed out.
At the table, we show you the purity reading, the weight, today's spot price and our offer before you decide.
Before your appointment
You sit with us while we test, weigh and price each piece, and nothing leaves your sight.
Call 619-396-2057We share the meeting details when you book.
- Bring photo ID.
- California law requires a valid government photo ID, such as a driver's license or state ID, for every precious metals sale.
- Bring any paperwork.
- Grading holders, assay cards, receipts and past appraisals can raise the price of coins, bars and designer pieces.
- Take your time.
- You can ask questions, compare, and decide later. If you decide not to sell, there is no charge.
Going through a loved one's things?
We help families and executors sort out jewelry boxes, coin collections and safe deposit boxes. We go piece by piece, explain what each item is worth, and make one offer for everything.
For larger estates and collections, ask about a visit when you call.
How estate buying works- Gold and silver jewelry
- Coin collections and proof sets
- Sterling flatware
- Bars from a safe deposit box
- Watches and loose diamonds
Selling gold in San Diego, the right way
San Diego has plenty of places to sell gold. Pawn shops line El Cajon Boulevard and University Avenue, jewelry stores at Fashion Valley and UTC offer trade-in credit, mail-in buyers ask you to ship your gold and trust their scale, and traveling buying events set up in hotels near Mission Valley a few times a year. The real difference is whether you can watch the test, see the weight and check the math yourself.
Many of the people we meet have lived in San Diego for decades. Some come from La Jolla, Point Loma or Coronado after a parent moves or passes. Others come from Rancho Bernardo, Scripps Ranch or La Mesa with a drawer of jewelry they stopped wearing years ago, or a few coins from a safe deposit box.
Gold has traded near record highs, so pieces bought in the 1980s and 1990s are often worth far more than their owners expect. A broken 14K chain, a single earring or an old class ring all count. Keep graded coins in their PCGS or NGC holders and bars in their assay cards, since opening them can lower the price. Pieces stamped GF or RGP are gold-filled and hold little gold. You do not need to sort anything else first.
For larger collections, ask about a visit when you call 619-396-2057.
Neighborhoods we serve
Questions people ask us
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. Call 619-396-2057 to set a time. Appointments mean a private table and no wait.
What ID do I need to sell gold in California?
A valid government photo ID, such as a driver's license or state ID. California law requires gold buyers to record it.
How is gold tested?
Each piece is tested for purity at the table, in front of you, so you see the karat before anything is priced.
How is the offer calculated?
We start from melt value: weight times purity times today's spot price. The offer is based on that value, plus any collector or brand premium. We show you each number before you decide.
Do you pay more than melt for gold coins?
When a coin earns it. We check dates, mint marks and grades first, and rare or graded coins are priced above their gold value.
Can I sell gold from an estate I am handling?
Yes. Bring the court documents that name you as executor or administrator. We sort each item with you and make one offer.
Get a free evaluation
Leave your name, number and what you are selling. We call back to answer questions and set a time that suits you.