California state law requires a valid ID for any precious-metals transaction. Driver's license, state ID, or passport — any of these work.
Sell gold in San Diego — at our Gaslamp Quarter counter since 1992.
Buy Sell Gold San Diego routes visits to a family-run shop in the Gaslamp Quarter — San Diego Jewelers Exchange, Suite 110. We've been buying gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, fine watches, and estate jewelry in San Diego for three decades. Cash on the spot, no appointment required. Mention this site at the counter for your best rate.
What to bring
Make the most of your visit.
Bring three things and the counter visit goes fast: an ID, the items you want to sell, and any paperwork you happen to have. We handle the rest.
Gold jewelry (broken is fine), silver coins or flatware, platinum, diamonds, fine watches, estate pieces — bring what you have, sorted or not.
Receipts, appraisals, GIA reports for diamonds, manufacturer papers or boxes for fine watches. Helps establish provenance and value, but not required.
Before you visit
Three things to know before you walk in.
At home · weight
Honestly, you don't need a fancy scale.A kitchen food scale is accurate to about ±1g, and that's enough to know what you're walking in with. We re-weigh to 0.01gon the counter once you're here — but the home estimate keeps your visit short and your expectations honest.
At home · stamps
We get asked all the time — where's the stamp?Try the clasp on a chain, inside the band of a ring, or the back of a pendant. You're hunting for small marks: 10K, 14K, 18K, 585, or 750. Can't find one? That's normal. Pick “Not sure” on the calculator and we'll test it together when you come in.
On the counter · the math
80% of melt is the honest top. Here's why.Gold passes through many handsbefore it becomes cash — refiners, dealers, market makers — and prices move throughout the day. That's why no honest counter pays 100% of melt on scrap. Anyone promising that is losing money or quietly shorting you somewhere you can't see.
But not every piece is scrap. Some rings get cleaned and re-homed. Some chains stay chains. Price is always negotiable on resaleable pieces— and we'll tell you which side your piece sits on. That's why we built this site: so you walk in informed, not lowballed across five shops.
See the number first
Estimate at home, verify at the counter.
Use the live calculator to get a melt-value range before you drive in. The in-person number gets sharper with our calibrated scale and acid test, but starting at home keeps your visit short.
Quick home estimate
Enter three things: the metal, the weight from your scale, and the stamp if you can find one.
Estimated offer
$1,249
80% of today's $1,561 melt value · Gold · 14K · 18.4g
Offer spectrum · % of melt
- 70%Walk away$1,093
- 75%Fair offer$1,171
- 80%Sell-it-now$1,249
Below 70% is a weak offer. 75% is a good number. 80% is the sell-it-now mark.
Educational estimate. Final number requires verified weight and professional metal testing in person.
Family-run · Gaslamp Quarter since 1992
A San Diego counter where the math is on the table before the offer.
Buy Sell Gold San Diego routes visits to a family-run shop in the Gaslamp Quarter that has been buying gold jewelry, silver coins, platinum, diamonds, and more since 1992. Cash on the spot, no appointment needed — and if you mention this site, or say Ezra sent you, you'll get our best rate at the counter.
Buying and selling gold in the Gaslamp Quarter since 1992.
Walk-ins, regulars, and word-of-mouth referrals from across San Diego county.
Real volume means real spot-price hedging — and real offers we can stand behind.
Or say Ezra sent you when you walk in. Online visitors get our preferred counter rate.
FAQ
San Diego visit questions
Where exactly is the counter located in San Diego?
We're on the first floor of the historic San Diego Jewelers Exchange at 861 Sixth Avenue, Suite 110, in the Gaslamp Quarter. Look for the JEWELERS EXCHANGE entrance with the brass signage — we're just inside on the left.
Do I need an appointment to sell gold in San Diego?
No. Walk-ins are welcome during open hours (Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, Sat 10am–3pm). If you want us to expect you with an expert ready for a specific piece — a watch, an estate, a large lot — use the Plan Your Visit form so we can prepare.
What's the best way to get to the Jewelers Exchange?
Driving from downtown is easy via Sixth Avenue. Street parking is available, with paid lots within a block. From other San Diego neighborhoods (La Jolla, Coronado, Pacific Beach), the 5 freeway and SR-163 both feed directly into Gaslamp. The Gaslamp Quarter trolley stop is a short walk from our front door.
What should I bring to my San Diego visit?
Bring the items you want to sell plus a government-issued ID (California state law requires ID for precious-metals sales). Any paperwork — receipts, appraisals, GIA reports for diamonds, original boxes/papers for watches — helps but is not required.
How long does a typical San Diego counter visit take?
Most single-piece evaluations take 15-20 minutes — long enough to weigh, test, explain the math, and settle. Larger estates or watch collections can take 45-60 minutes. We work at your pace.
Next step
Walk into the Gaslamp Quarter counter.
Mention buysellgoldsandiego.com when you visit and you'll get our best rate. San Diego Jewelers Exchange · 861 Sixth Avenue, Suite 110 · San Diego.
Family-run since 1992Cash on the spotGaslamp QuarterMention site for preferred rate
Disclosure: Online estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a final purchase offer. Offer ranges are educational examples based on industry experience. Final payout depends on verified weight, professional testing, item inspection, market price review, buyer costs, and compliance with applicable laws.