Sell gold in Reno.
Gold jewelry, broken chains, old wedding bands or dental gold: bring your items to Sierra Coin & Gold in Reno for a clear evaluation and a no-obligation purchase offer.
Gold jewelry in any condition
A damaged clasp or an outdated style does not remove the value of the gold inside a piece. We review rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, charms and mixed jewelry lots. Single earrings and pieces with missing stones are welcome.
If you have several pieces, keep them together with any available receipts or information. You do not need to repair jewelry before bringing it in. We can help distinguish items with precious-metal value from pieces made of other materials.
What affects a gold purchase offer?
Purity and weight are a starting point. Common jewelry markings include 10K, 14K, 18K and 22K; markings are clues that still need verification. Total item weight may include stones, clasps or other components, so it is not always the same as gold weight.
The current gold market also matters. A purchase offer is different from the retail price of a new piece or an insurance replacement appraisal. Depending on the item, design, maker, condition, stones and resale demand can affect the evaluation. Ask us which factors apply to your pieces.
Scrap gold or a piece worth keeping intact?
Some broken or incomplete jewelry is valued primarily for metal content. Other pieces may have resale value as jewelry. We review the item before deciding how to value it; a branded or distinctive piece should not automatically be treated as scrap.
Dental gold and miscellaneous gold items can contain different alloys. Bring them in rather than assuming a karat value from appearance. Gold-plated and gold-filled items are different from solid gold, and their purchase suitability needs to be discussed separately.
Prepare for your Reno visit
Bring the jewelry you are considering selling and any supporting paperwork. Separate items you want to keep so your intentions are clear. You can choose which pieces to sell after reviewing the offer.
Our store is at 465 S Meadows Pkwy, Ste 9, Reno. Walk in Tuesday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm. Call first for larger collections or a specialized appointment, particularly if you are traveling from outside Reno.
Before you visit.
Can I sell a broken gold chain?
Yes. Broken chains, single earrings, bent rings and other incomplete gold jewelry can still have value. We inspect the metal and explain the basis of our offer.
Do you buy gold without a hallmark?
An absent or unreadable mark does not by itself establish metal content. Bring the item in so we can assess whether testing and a purchase evaluation are appropriate.
Is spot price the amount I will receive?
No. Spot price is a market reference for fine metal, not a guaranteed purchase price for jewelry. Purity, non-metal components, processing and resale considerations affect an offer.
Do I have to sell after the evaluation?
No. A purchase offer gives you information to consider. You decide whether to accept it and which items, if any, to sell.