This guide's indicative range for a typical used Gold Jewellery is $50 – $2,000+ in US dollars (USD). It is an editorial reference range, not a live marketplace quote. Local resale prices may differ.
Gold jewellery always has a hard price floor: its melt value, set by karat purity, weight, and the day's gold price. Designer pieces, antiques, and gemstones can be worth far more than the metal.
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Last updated: 18 August 2026 · Prices are in USD
Source: Valuenator editorial reference ranges for common second-hand items
Method: Guide ranges are editorial reference figures in US dollars (USD), not live marketplace quotes. Local supply, demand, condition, fees, and timing can produce different results. These reference prices are not converted to your local currency.
$50 – $2,000+
Melt value = weight × purity × spot price. With gold recently near historic highs, even broken jewellery can have meaningful scrap value.
Around $50 USD — a practical starting point when speed matters.
$50 – $2,000+ for ordinary used examples.
Up to about $2,000 USD for complete, well-presented examples.
Look for stamps: 375 (9k), 585 (14k), 750 (18k), 916 (22k). Higher karat means more gold per gram.
Signed pieces (Cartier, Tiffany, antique makers) sell well above melt. Never scrap a signed piece without checking.
Diamonds and precious stones are valued separately — a scrap buyer pays nothing for them, a jeweller or private buyer will.
Compare local offers on Facebook Marketplace with broader buyer demand on eBay, or use local classifieds where available. Specialist dealers, auction houses, trade-in services, or collectors may suit rare or category-specific items. Fees, shipping, payment risk, and convenience can change the amount you keep.
Valuenator's AI uses the item visible in your photo and details you provide to generate an indicative resale range. It does not retrieve live marketplace listings, and the result is not a guaranteed sale price or professional appraisal. Read our valuation methodology.
Gold prices have recently been near record levels, making this a potentially strong period to sell unworn or broken gold jewellery. Check the current spot price before listing.
Scrap buyers typically pay 70–85% of melt value. Private sales of intact, wearable pieces usually beat scrap prices comfortably.
Photograph the piece and any hallmarks with Valuenator for an instant AI estimate — free, and it flags when a piece may be worth more than scrap.