10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K. Solid or hollow. Single piece or a full estate. We sort, weigh, and test each item on the counter so you see how every dollar is calculated.
Sell gold jewelry in San Diego — at our Gaslamp Quarter counter.
Rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, broken pieces — every karat, every condition. We weigh, test, and explain on the counter before we name a number.
Why people sell their gold jewelry here.
A tangled chain, a single earring, a snapped bracelet — none of it lowers what the metal is worth. We pay by gold content and weight, not by condition.
Some rings, designer chains, and signed pieces are worth more whole than melted. If yours is one of them, we'll say so and offer above scrap math.
Spot price is public. Karat is on the stamp. Weight is on the scale. We work from those three numbers, on paper, in front of you. No hidden margin, no 'house rate.'
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 on the counter.
Pre-set to gold for sell gold jewelry. The in-person number gets sharper with our calibrated scale and acid test, but starting at home keeps the 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
Sell gold jewelry — common questions
How much is 14K gold jewelry worth per gram in San Diego?
14K gold is 58.5% pure gold by weight, so a gram of 14K is worth roughly 58.5% of today's spot price per gram, minus the buyer's premium (typically 15-25% below melt for ordinary scrap).
Do you buy gold-plated or gold-filled jewelry?
Gold-plated has only microns of gold over base metal — most plated pieces aren't worth processing. Gold-filled is heavier-clad and we'll evaluate case by case. Solid karat gold is where the value is.
What if my gold has diamonds or other stones?
We can buy the piece whole and the stones may add value, or we can remove the stones and pay you for the metal only — your choice. Bring the piece either way; we'll show you both numbers.
Next step
Ready to sell gold jewelry?
Walk into our Gaslamp Quarter counter. Mention buysellgoldsandiego.com or say Ezra sent you for our best rate.
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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.