What it's worth
The value starts with what you have.
Purity, weight and current market prices help determine the value of your gold. Testing at the counter gives you an offer for your actual items.
A free evaluation, for your actual items
Cash for Gold Johnson City tests the purity and weighs the metal in front of you. Stones and other non-metal parts affect the weight. The offer also accounts for refining and testing costs. We explain the number before you decide.
Karat, purity and weight, in one table
| Mark | Purity | Also stamped | Typically found on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 37.5% gold | 375 | British and older estate pieces |
| 10K | 41.7% gold | 417 | Class rings, mass-market chain |
| 14K | 58.3% gold | 585 | Most American jewelry |
| 18K | 75.0% gold | 750 | Fine and European jewelry |
| 22K | 91.7% gold | 916 | South Asian and Middle Eastern pieces |
| 24K | 100% gold | 999 / 9999 | Bullion bars and rounds |
| 925 | 92.5% silver | STERLING | Flatware, holloware, jewelry |
| PT950 | 95.0% platinum | PLAT | Settings, wedding bands |
1 troy oz = 31.103 g = 20 dwt · 1 dwt = 1.555 g · 24K is 24/24 by definition; .999 is refined bullion fineness
How much do gold buyers in Johnson City pay?
Cash for Gold Johnson City bases an offer on the tested purity, metal weight and current market prices of your items. Refining and testing costs also affect the offer. Bring your items for a free evaluation and we will explain the number before you decide whether to sell.
Why does a gold offer need an evaluation?
A stamp is a useful starting point, but testing confirms the metal's purity. Stones, clasps and other non-metal parts can change the weight. Cash for Gold Johnson City looks at your actual items and explains the offer at the counter, with no obligation to sell.
What's the difference between spot price and what you actually pay me?
Spot is the wholesale price of pure metal, quoted per troy ounce. Melt value is what the pure metal inside your piece is worth at that price, based on its purity and weight. The offer is melt minus refining, assay risk and the cost of carrying the metal until it's refined.
A 14K chain is 58.3% gold, so a 10-gram chain contains about 5.8 grams of pure gold — not 10. That's the single biggest surprise for first-time sellers, and it's arithmetic, not a haggle.
Free evaluation, no obligation