Sell gold and diamonds in Tampa
Selling jewelry shouldn't be a mystery. Each piece is weighed and tested in front of you, the offer is broken down by metal weight and stones, and you can walk out with your jewelry if the number isn't right.
What we buy
- Gold jewelry in any condition, including broken and single earrings
- Platinum and palladium
- Diamonds, loose or mounted, from a quarter carat up
- Fine Swiss watches, working or not
- Gold and silver coins and bullion
- Dental gold and scrap
How pieces are valued
Gold and platinum by weight
Purity is tested, not assumed from the stamp, and priced against the live metal market.
Diamonds individually
Larger stones are graded and priced on their own merits rather than lumped in with scrap.
Intact pieces
Signed, designer and antique pieces often bring more whole than as metal, and are offered that way. See estate jewelry.
Watches
Valued by brand, model, condition and whether the box and papers survive.
Consignment
For some higher-value pieces, consignment can bring more than an outright sale. You're told when that applies.
How a sale works
- Bring it in with photo ID. Florida requires ID for precious-metal purchases. No appointment is needed, though one helps for large lots.
- Testing and weighing. Each piece is tested for purity and weighed on a certified scale in front of you. Stones are examined and measured.
- The offer, explained. Metal weight times the day's price, plus stones and any pieces worth more intact than melted, written out so you can compare it elsewhere.
- Your decision. Accept and be paid the same day, or take your pieces home. There's no fee for the evaluation.
What affects the price
- The live gold or platinum price on the day.
- Purity: 10k, 14k, 18k and 24k differ a lot per gram.
- Diamond size, quality and whether it has a grading report.
- Whether the piece is worth more intact than as scrap.
You get a written quote for repairs and custom work before anything starts.
Selling jewelry in Tampa Bay
Florida regulates secondhand precious-metal buying: buyers register with local law enforcement, record each purchase with the seller's ID, and report transactions. That paperwork protects sellers as much as anyone. It also means you should be wary of pop-up hotel buyers and mail-in offers, which are harder to hold accountable. A local jeweler with a storefront and a bench can also tell you when a piece is worth repairing or reselling rather than melting, which the scrap-only buyers can't.
Common questions
How much do you pay for gold?
A percentage of the day's market price based on purity and weight, stated up front. Because the metal price changes daily, offers are good for the day they're made.
Do I need an appointment to sell?
No, though an appointment is a good idea for an estate lot or more than a handful of pieces.
Do you buy broken jewelry?
Yes. Broken chains, single earrings and bent rings are bought by weight.
What if I'm not sure I want to sell?
Get the offer and take it home. There's no charge and no pressure. If you want an independent value first, book an appraisal.
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Areas we serve
Gold and diamond buying across Tampa and these nearby communities: