We Buy Jewelry
“Who buys jewelry near me?” If you live anywhere near Lexington, SC, then Midlands Gold is the answer! We buy jewelry in any condition. Don’t worry if it’s bent, broken, or missing pieces. We’ll still pay you a great price for it.
As a top jewelry buyer in the Midlands, we pay cash for gold jewelry: rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, and more. Have you thought about cashing in some jewelry but worried it would be more trouble than it’s worth? We make it easy for you. Everyday, we buy jewelry (gold, silver, and platinum) and pay clients top dolllar.
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Scrap Gold Jewelry Buyer
“Scrap gold” is a vague general term. It can mean damaged or broken jewelry, or just old jewelry that you don’t want anymore. Some buyers refer to all pre-owned jewelry as “scrap jewelry”. We only call gold “scrap” here on this website, because some people search online for “buy scrap gold”.
Clients sell items to us for many reasons. Some of the jewelry we buy is broken, but most of it is in decent condition. Even a damaged piece may be special to you because of the story behind it. Or maybe you really don’t want to sell the item, but you have an overriding reason for doing so.
So when you call or come in to sell your gold, Midlands Gold won’t call your jewelry “scrap”, because we respect the memories it may represent.
We Buy Jewelry of All Kinds
About Gold Jewelry
Most varieties of gold jewelry are actually gold alloys. This means the gold is mixed with other metals, such as copper and nickel. The reason 10K gold costs less than 18K gold is because it’s less pure; there is less actual gold in 10K gold jewelry.
Pure gold is a deep yellow. The reason 18K gold has a deeper yellow color than 14K gold is because it’s less diluted. Likewise, adjusting the ratios of the other metals can change the color of the alloy too. For instance, white gold jewelry is made by adding more nickel to the mixture.
Gold ranges from 8K (common in the United Kingdom) to 24K (common in parts of Asia and the Middle East). Therefore, different kinds of gold have different values. The value and buying price of each depends solely on the amount of gold contained in it.
Gold Jewelry We Buy
Midlands Gold has been buying jewelry since 2008. We buy all gold jewelry, regardless of purity, color, or other variety. If you don’t see your item on this list, please call and ask about it; we’ll be glad to answer your questions.
Sterling Silver Jewelry
Most silver jewelry is “sterling”. This standard indicates the item is 92.5% pure silver. Clean and polished sterling silver is just as shiny as other precious metals, yet more affordable.
On the other hand, silver jewelry is far less valuable than gold. It would take 60 silver rings to equal the value of one same-sized 14K gold ring. That’s a big difference. In addition, silver jewelry usually sells at a higher premium than gold.
Ultimately, this means two things to you. First, only large loads of silver jewelry add up to a significant price. This is why we can pay so much for heavy sterling silver flatware sets. Second, we gladly buy silver jewelry alongside other more valuable items (like gold jewelry, coins, and bars). However, we simply can’t afford to schedule appointments just to buy a few pieces of silver jewelry.
Gold Plated Jewelry
Gold plated jewelry is comprised of a steel core and covered with a thin electroplated layer. Gold-filled jewelry is similar, except the core metal is brass. Heavy gold electroplate and rolled gold jewelry are two more varieties. Some types of gold plated items cost more than others, but all contain only tiny amounts of gold.
From a precious metal perspective, gold plated jewelry is nearly worthless. Midlands Gold doesn’t make appointments only for gold electroplated jewelry. However, we pay extra for it when you bring it alongside actual gold jewelry.
Costume Jewelry
Costume jewelry does not contain any precious metal. Lots of costume jewelry features colorful beads and interesting embellishments. Any gold or silver parts are just colored. There’s nothing at all wrong with wearing costume jewelry, but Midlands Gold doesn’t buy it.
It’s very common for clients to bring us boxes of mixed jewelry. The jewelry may have belonged to a parent or grandparent originally. So the clients think some pieces are gold and aren’t sure about other pieces. As long as you’re serious about selling it, we’re happy to sort through it all for you. If there’s costume jewelry left afterwards, we can refer you to somebody who might buy that too.
Jewelry Buying Service
Do want a great price for your jewelry? Then bring it to Midlands Gold. It only takes a few minutes for a few pieces. If you have a box of items, we’ll save you the trouble of sifting through it. After sorting your items, we’ll offer our best price to buy your jewelry and pay you on the spot.