What We Buy

A reference for what typically crosses the table — purity marks and all. If your piece isn't listed or you're not sure what it is, skip to the bottom. We'll test it either way.

Gold

Karat marks how much pure gold is alloyed into a piece — 24K is pure gold; 10K is about 42% gold, the rest other metals for strength. Rings, chains, earrings, wedding bands, class rings, dental gold, even a single mismatched earring — if it's stamped or tests as gold, we want to see it.

Silver

Sterling is the modern standard at 92.5% silver. Coin silver, common in older US flatware and jewelry, runs 90%. We also buy junk silver — ordinary pre-1965 US dimes, quarters, and half dollars that were struck in 90% silver before the mint switched to copper-nickel clad.

Platinum & Palladium

Platinum shows up in rings and watch cases, usually stamped PLAT, 900PT, or 950PT. Palladium is less common but increasingly used in white-metal jewelry and marked separately from white gold. Both price independently of gold and silver spot.

Coins & Currency

Bullion coins — American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, and similar — are priced on their metal content by weight, not face value. Older or unusual coins may carry numismatic value above melt; if something looks old or uncommon, bring it and we'll tell you which category it falls into.