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Scrap gold calculator
Value old jewelry, coins, or scrap at today's live prices before you sell. Enter the weight and karat — the calculator applies the exact purity and live spot to show melt value.
Scrap & jewelry value calculator
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per troy ounce (USD)
Melt value assumes exact purity by karat stamp. Buyers pay a share of melt — often 70–90% for gold — so treat melt value as your ceiling, and get more than one offer.
How to value scrap gold
- Separate items by karat stamp (10K, 14K, 18K). Mixed piles get lowballed.
- Weigh each group in grams on a small scale.
- Enter weight + karat above to get live melt value.
- Expect an offer below melt — compare a local jeweler, a coin shop, and a mail-in buyer.
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Frequently asked questions
What percentage of melt value do gold buyers pay?
It varies by buyer and item — many pay 70–90% of melt for scrap gold. Refiners with lower overhead sometimes pay more; pawn shops often pay less. Always get multiple quotes.
Do I need to remove stones before weighing?
For an accurate melt estimate, yes — stones and clasps add weight that isn't gold. A buyer will deduct non-gold weight anyway.