Is it real gold?
Testing your gold
Weighing your gold
Jewelry markings
Pricing your gold
Where to sell gold
When to sell gold
Don't scrap this gold!
About gold coins
About gold teeth
About scrap silver
About platinum
About diamonds
About gemstones
Start a gold business!
Gold Market News
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A step-by-step guide on how to educate yourself before you sell your gold.

Educate and empower yourself before you sell!

With gold prices skyrocketing, maybe you’ve thought about selling that box of broken, unused or outdated jewelry you’ve kept around for so long. Perhaps you have an old class ring that hasn’t been worn in years, or an earring that’s lost its mate or a broken chain? What you’ve accumulated might not look like much to you, but it may be worth more than you think. For instance, at today’s prices, a man’s class ring may be worth as much as $150.00, and a plain wedding band may bring $80.00 or more!

If you’re curious about the value of the precious metal you own, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll cover topics such as how to use a jeweler’s loupe to check for markings on your jewelry, how to test and weigh your gold, and most importantly, what you can expect to receive when you’re ready to sell. We'll even talk about items that shouldn't be sold for scrap. This process will require a few simple tools and a small investment, but it will be a very small investment compared to the hundreds of dollars you could loose to an unscrupulous buyer.

Of course you want to get the most for your broken or scrap jewelry, and this step-by-step guide will teach you everything you need to know about selling it so that when you feel the time is right to sell, you will be empowered to make educated decisions by arming yourself with the knowledge you need to go into any transaction with your eyes wide open! So let’s open that jewelry box and have a look around…

Let's get started!

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Checking your gold
Not sure if what you have is real gold? Many people are not familiar with the look and feel of real gold, let alone the many markings that appear on various pieces of jewelry.

Testing gold
You're now ready to test your gold and confirm what is real gold and what isn't. This section will cover testing gold.

Weighing your gold
Now that you have confirmed the authenticity and karat content of your gold, it’s time for weighing your gold.

Some useful gold jewelry markings
Here are some useful gold jewelry markings to look for when checking your gold.

Pricing your gold
After checking, testing and weighing your gold, it's time for pricing your gold.

Where to sell gold
Now that you've calculated what your gold is worth, let's talk about where to sell gold.

When to sell gold
When to sell gold may be the final question you may be asking yourself.

Don't scrap this gold!
During the recent "gold rush," many items went into the melting pot as scrap gold that perhaps shouldn't have.

About gold coins
There are two types of gold coins. Collector coins and bullion coins, and you price these differently than your scrap. If you have either, it's important to know the difference between the two.

About gold teeth
It might not occur to you to sell gold teeth, fillings, crowns or bridges, but they are just as welcome in the melting pot as any gold jewelry.

About scrap silver
As you're going through your jewelry box looking for scrap gold, you'll probably come across some scrap silver, silver jewelry or silver coins.

About platinum
Of all the precious metals used to manufacture jewelry, platinum is the most valuable. Both its rarity and its demand make it a highly sought after commodity.

About diamonds
If your scrap gold contains diamonds, a trip to the local jeweler may be warranted for a couple reasons... First, the jeweler can give you either a written or verbal appraisal on the diamond, and

About gemstones
Gemstones are pretty, colorful, and just about worthless! Chances are you will come across some gemstones set in rings, earrings, necklaces or bracelets while searching through your jewelry box l

Start a gold business!
Do you want to start a gold business yourself? Once you've learned the methods I've described previously, you'll be equipped to purchase your own gold at yardsales, flea markets, swap meets, frie

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