Scrap Gold Calculator
Got broken chains, single earrings, old dental gold, or jewelry you'll never wear again? Enter its weight and karat below to see what the gold in it is worth today, before you sell.
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The number above is melt value, not a quote — real buyers pay less to cover refining and profit margin. A few reputable scrap-gold buyers to get an actual offer from:
- reDollar — mail-in scrap gold and jewelry buyer.
- Cash for Gold USA — mail-in buyer, price-match guarantee.
We may be compensated if you sell through a link above, at no cost to you — see our disclaimer. Always get more than one quote.
Estimate only, based on the live gold spot price and the pure-gold weight you enter. This is not a purchase offer and not financial or investment advice. See our full disclaimer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would a buyer pay less than the melt value shown here?
Melt value is the pure gold content's raw material worth. A buyer still has to test your piece's actual purity, separate out any stones or other metals, and cover their own refining costs and margin — so a real offer sits below melt value, not at it. Getting several quotes is the best way to see how close to melt value you can actually get.
How do I know my scrap gold is real, and what karat it is?
Look for a karat or fineness stamp (10K, 14K, 18K, 585, 750, etc.) inside a band, on a clasp, or on a tag. Unstamped pieces — especially dental gold or old jewelry — may still be real gold, but you'd need an acid test or an XRF reading from a buyer to know for sure before relying on the number above.
What if my scrap has stones, other metals, or broken clasps?
Enter only the gold's actual weight, not the whole piece. Stones, solder joints, and base-metal findings all add weight without adding gold value, so weighing a mixed piece as-is will overstate what it's really worth. A buyer will typically remove stones and weigh the metal separately.
Should I sell to a local jeweler, a pawn shop, or a mail-in buyer?
Each has different tradeoffs: local shops let you walk away same-day but often pay less; mail-in buyers (like the ones linked above) frequently pay closer to melt value but take a few days and require shipping your items first. Whichever route you choose, get at least two quotes before accepting one.