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Gold & Estate Jewelry Buyer

Sell Gold Jewelry & Estate Jewelry With Confidence

Bring rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, broken jewelry, inherited pieces and other precious-metal jewelry to Valley Goldmine for a private, in-person evaluation in Phoenix or Chandler.

Schedule a Jewelry Evaluation Call (602) 445-6113
Private appointments Gold, silver & platinum jewelry No pressure to sell
Gold rings, necklaces and other jewelry arranged for evaluation
Old, broken, inherited or simply no longer worn? Your jewelry does not need to be new or in perfect condition to be evaluated.
Bring It As-Is No need to clean, sort or identify everything first.
Understand the Evaluation Ask questions while your jewelry is reviewed.
More Than Scrap Some pieces may have value beyond metal content alone.
Your Decision Review the offer without pressure to sell.

What Jewelry We Evaluate

A jewelry box can contain more value than you realize.

Bring the pieces you no longer wear, even if they are broken, mismatched, inherited or difficult to identify.

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Rings

Gold and precious-metal rings, wedding bands, signet rings, damaged rings and pieces with or without stones.

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Necklaces & Chains

Gold chains, pendants, broken necklaces, tangled pieces and other precious-metal neckwear.

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Bracelets

Bracelets, bangles, charms and broken precious-metal pieces.

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Earrings & Diamond Jewelry

Pairs, single earrings and jewelry containing diamonds or other stones. Learn about selling diamonds.

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Estate & Inherited Jewelry

Vintage, inherited and estate pieces, including collections where you are unsure what is valuable.

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Broken & Scrap Jewelry

Broken clasps, damaged jewelry, partial pieces and other gold items that may still retain precious-metal value.

How Jewelry Is Evaluated

Value is not determined by one number alone.

The daily precious-metal market matters, but the value of a jewelry piece can also depend on what it is made of, how much precious metal it contains, whether it includes diamonds or other stones, and whether the finished piece has value beyond its metal weight.

Metal & Purity

Gold karat, silver content, platinum and other precious-metal content help determine the underlying material value.

Weight

The amount of precious metal in a piece matters, but weight should be considered together with purity and the nature of the item.

Diamonds & Stones

Stones may contribute additional value. Do not remove them before an evaluation unless you already know you want to keep them.

The Finished Piece

Estate, vintage, designer or distinctive jewelry may deserve consideration as jewelry rather than being viewed only as scrap metal.

Understanding Gold Jewelry

What does 10K, 14K or 18K actually mean?

Karat describes how much of a gold alloy is gold. Pure gold is 24 karat, so a 14K piece contains 14 parts gold out of 24, while the remainder is made from other metals that can affect strength and color.

A hallmark can be useful, but it is not the entire evaluation. Jewelry can be worn, repaired, resized or made from multiple components, so Valley Goldmine can evaluate the piece itself rather than relying only on a stamp.

Should you separate jewelry by karat before your appointment?

You can if it is convenient, but you do not need to. Bring the jewelry you want evaluated as-is. Different items can be reviewed individually so you can understand what you have.

Gold, silver and platinum jewelry

This page focuses on jewelry. For deeper information about the underlying metals, visit our dedicated pages for selling gold, selling silver and selling platinum.

What to Expect

A straightforward jewelry evaluation.

You do not need to research every item before arriving. The appointment is designed to help you understand what you have and decide whether you want to sell it.

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Schedule

Choose a Phoenix or Chandler appointment.

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Bring Your Jewelry

Bring pieces as-is along with a government-issued photo ID.

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Review the Evaluation

Ask questions as metal content, stones and the item itself are considered.

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Consider the Offer

Decide whether selling makes sense for you. There is no obligation.

Estate & Inherited Jewelry

Inherited a jewelry collection and not sure where to begin?

You do not need to know which pieces are gold, which are costume jewelry or whether a stone is valuable before scheduling. Bring the collection you want reviewed and work through it with Valley Goldmine.

Keep pieces organized the way you received them if possible. Bring boxes, paperwork or provenance when you have them, but they are not required for every item. Tell us before selling if there are stones or sentimental components you may want to keep.

Local Jewelry Buyer

Private appointments in Phoenix & Chandler

Choose the Arizona office that is most convenient for you. Both locations use the same private appointment process.

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Phoenix

4600 E. Washington St. Ste 300

Phoenix, AZ 85034

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Chandler

1820 E. Ray Rd.

Chandler, AZ 85225

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Jewelry Buyer FAQ

Questions about selling jewelry

Can I sell broken gold jewelry?
Yes. Broken rings, chains, bracelets, earrings and other pieces can still contain valuable precious metal. Bring them as-is for evaluation.
Should I clean my jewelry before bringing it in?
No special cleaning is necessary. Aggressive polishing or cleaning can be inappropriate for some estate or vintage pieces, so it is fine to bring the jewelry in its current condition.
Do I need to know the karat of my gold jewelry?
No. Hallmarks can be useful clues, but your jewelry can be evaluated even if you do not know its karat or cannot find a stamp.
Do diamonds or gemstones add value?
They can. Stones should be considered separately from the precious-metal content of the jewelry. If you have diamond jewelry, you can also review our dedicated diamond-selling information.
Can I keep stones from jewelry I sell?
Tell Valley Goldmine before selling if you want to keep stones. For eligible pieces, removal can be arranged after any required holding period. Confirm the current process during your appointment.
Do I have to sell after the evaluation?
No. You can review the offer, ask questions and decide whether selling makes sense for you.

Ready to find out what your jewelry may be worth?

Schedule a private jewelry evaluation at Valley Goldmine in Phoenix or Chandler.

Schedule Appointment Call (602) 445-6113