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Gold Jewelry, Silver Flatware, Gold & Silver Coins

How To Sell

Bring in your items for a free evaluation by a precious metals specialist.

We'll make an offer based on their metal content at today's market prices.

Get paid on the spot with cash, check, bank wire, ACH transfer, or Zelle.

Request a free insured shipping label and secure packaging, or use your own.

Package and drop off your items at a UPS Store location, or with your carrier.

Join us on Zoom or FaceTime as we unpack, test, and appraise your items.

Review your offer and initiate payment, or request free return shipping.

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What We Buy

If it's gold or silver, we'll probably buy it!
Gold Jewelry

Gold Jewelry

Silver Jewelry

Silver Jewelry

Sterling Silver Flatware

Sterling Silver Flatware

Gold Coins & Bullion

Gold Coins & Bullion

Silver Coins & Bullion

Silver Coins & Bullion

Dental Gold

Dental Gold

What We Sell

Contact Us

2727 E Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 105,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Directions & Parking

954-766-0700

Walk-In Hours

Mon-Fri: 10:00-3:00

Appointment-Only Hours

Mon-Fri: 3:00-5:00
Sat-Sun: 12:00-5:00

Schedule a weekday appointment online, or contact us for a weekend appointment.

Why sell to us?

Convenient Payment Options

We offer cash, Zelle, check, ACH, and wire transfer. Some restrictions apply.

Instant Online Pricing

Get instant online quotes with the same live price calculator our buyers use. (Coming Soon)

Licensed & Regulated

We hold all state and local licenses for transacting in secondhand precious metals.

Free Secure Shipping

Enjoy free insured UPS Express shipping and secure packing materials when selling by mail.

Referral Rewards

Earn cash rewards when a new customer uses your referral code. They earn too!

Online Convenience

View transactions, manage payments, get price alerts, and more in your online account.

Get your free offer!

Schedule your free online or in-store appointment with a precious metals specialist.

  • Talk about customer satisfaction!

    "After a few stops at other shops, Sherry at Florida Gold Exchange was a breath of fresh air. Pleasant environment too. All my questions we answered; everything was explained." Judy S. on Google Plus

  • I've never imagined selling old jewelry could be such a pleasant experience

    "The people working here are very friendly and patient, they explained how the process works, the type of gold I had and how much they were offering for it." Diane R. on Citysearch

  • Excellent customer service, very professional and discrete

    "I first went to Florida Gold Exchange about a year ago, at their Fort Lauderdale location and it was nothing like I had expected. Everyone was so nice and helpful. They could tell it was my first time selling gold and they took the time to educate me about the process." Anne M. on Facebook

Sample Payouts

Actual payouts based on the weight and purity of the pictured items at current market prices.
  • 22K & 24K Gold Coins

    22K & 24K Gold Coins

    $10,059

  • 14K Gold Pendants

    14K Gold Pendants

    $763

  • 14K Watch Band & Bracelet

    14K Watch Band & Bracelet

    $2,694

  • 14K Tri-Color Gold Bracelet

    14K Tri-Color Gold Bracelet

    $483

  • 14 Karat Gold Bangle

    14 Karat Gold Bangle

    $910

  • 14K White Gold Chain

    14K White Gold Chain

    $2,135

  • US Silver Coins

    US Silver Coins

    $83

  • Sterling Silver Chain

    Sterling Silver Chain

    $62

  • Sterling Silver Pots

    Sterling Silver Pots

    $77

  • Sterling Silver Flatware

    Sterling Silver Flatware

    $92

  • Sterling Silver Chain

    Sterling Silver Chain

    $31

  • Sterling Silver Goblet

    Sterling Silver Goblet

    $52

  • Sterling Silver Platter

    Sterling Silver Platter

    $87

Let's make an appointment.

Schedule an in-store appointment, or talk with a precious metals buyer on FaceTime or Zoom.

Common Questions

  • GOLD coins, bullion bars, 8K-24K jewelry in any condition, dental material, raw gold, and more.
  • SILVER bullion bars and rounds, US coins, foreign coins, sterling silver flatware, servingware, trophies, collectibles and more.
  • PLATINUM & PALLADIUM: Bullion coins and bars.
  • PALLADIUM: Bullion coins and bars.

We don't buy platinum jewelry, costume or plated jewelry, grain/shot, circuitboards, recovery silver, stamps, or paper currency.

While we gladly purchase jewelry containing stones, our offer is based purely on the metal value. Whenever possible, we'll attempt to remove and return larger stones when purchasing your item.
We buy all gold alloys, including yellow, black, white, rose, and tri-color gold.

Depending on the type and number of items you're looking to sell, you'll have an offer in as little as five minutes.

Large lots with many items can take significantly longer, and an appointment is recommended.

For "scrap" metals such as jewelry, raw gold, and sterling flatware, our offers are based on the weight, their purity, and the spot market price of the contained metals.

For most coin and bullion products, we also consider condition, packaging, year, certified grade, and other factors.

We use state inspected certified legal for trade scales to weigh your items. For single items weighing over 1200 grams, we may use high-precision scales which are not certified legal for trade.

"Solid" gold jewelry has the same metal content throughout.

"Plated" gold jewelry consists of a thin layer of solid gold applied over a base metal such as copper. Plated jewelry typically has very little fine gold content, and the cost of refining it can be greater than the value of the gold contained.

Common gold plating methods include gold fill, electroplating, and roll plating. Plated pieces are often marked "GF", "GP", "KGP, "HGE", or "RGP."

All sales are final. However, our offers are made at no obligation, and we'll gladly provide a written quote if you need time to consider.
Yes! We'll gladly test your items at no cost or obligation.

Most solid gold jewelry contains a karat stamp such as "10K" or "14K". Jewelry manufactured outside of the US will often bear "fineness" markings such as "417", "585", or "750" rather than a karat stamp.

However, some authentic gold jewelry is unstamped. In other cases, gold-plated jewelry has been stamped and sold as solid gold by a dishonest jeweler. We may use X-ray fluorescence or simple chemical testing to identify or confirm the metal content of marked and unmarked items.

If you see a stamp like "GF", "GP", "KGP, "HGE", or "RGP" on gold jewelry, this indicates that it is gold-plated.

Except for certain types of chains, solid gold and silver jewelry should not be magnetic. Use a strong neodymium magnet to confirm that your items are not magnetic.

While solid silver jewelry can tarnish, solid gold jewelry cannot. You can also examine gold jewelry for copper or silver colors showing through in well worn spots, which typically indicate plating.

In almost all cases, authentic silver jewelry will be stamped "925" and will not be magnetic. If you have silver colored pieces that are not stamped, or they are stamped but magnetic, it is unlikely that they are silver.

We perform non-destructive electronic testing on coins and bullion bars. If your coin is in a case, we typically do not need to remove it.

For heavy or unstamped gold jewelry, we may need to file, drill into, or even completely cut the item before finalizing the purchase. In these cases, we can first provide you with an offer.

For items containing large stones, or gold watches containing workings, we can provide a minimum offer by deducting from the gross weight of the item to account for this material. Should you wish to proceed with the sale, we will remove any non-precious-metal material and re-weigh the item.

We offer payment via cash, Zelle, check, ACH transfer, and wire transfer.

Cryptocurrency payment options coming soon!

When selling in person, we issue cash, check, or Zelle payments on the spot. ACH and wire transfers will be issued the same or next business day.

Cryptocurrency payments (coming soon) may take up to one business day, though your exchange rate won't be affected.

When selling by mail, payments are processed the same or next business day you accept our offer.

For in-store sales of jewelry and other "scrap" forms of gold and silver, we will make every effort to issue your entire payment in cash if requested. If you are anticipating a large cash payment, please contact us before coming in.

Cash payment isn't available for items which were shipped to us, or when we are purchasing goods at an off-site event or appointment.

Cash payments greater than $10,000 require the filing of an IRS Form 8300.

When selling coins or bullion, we typically only pay up to the first $1,000 in cash. If you would like to receive full payment in cash, please contact us before coming in.

Yes. We do not purchase from anyone under the age of 18.

If you sell us certain quantities of certain types of one ounce bullion coins or bars, we're required to file IRS Form 1099-B regardless of the form of payment. Trade-in transactions are exempt from 1099 reporting.

Florida law regulates the sale of "secondhand goods," which include jewelry, flatware, and certain other items we buy. Coins, bullion, and dental material are not considered secondhand goods.

If you are selling items which are not secondhand goods, such as coins, bullion, or dental material, we will ask for your name and any other basic contact and banking information necessary to issue payment.

When selling secondhand goods, Florida law requires the presentation of a government-issued photo ID. We must also collect certain other identifying information as required by law.

If selling any type of precious metals by mail, you'll need to enter your name, phone number, email address, home address, government-issued identification number, and date of birth into our secure online portal.
Florida state law requires us to provide local law enforcement officials with access to records of secondhand goods purchases for up to three years.

We accept cash, cryptocurrency (coming soon), Zelle, wire transfer, ACH transfer, certified checks, debit/credit cards, and digital wallet payments (Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Google Pay).

We also accept coins, bullion, or scrap precious metals as trade-in credit toward an invoice.

Some payment methods are subject to fees or transaction limits. See our Payment Policy for details.

We offer complimentary authentication at pickup. Our primary verification tools include precision scales, the Sigma Metalytics PMV Pro, and the Niton XL2 XRF Precious Metals Analyzer.

Our minimum order is $500 per metal.

Coins which are legal tender in the USA are exempt from the order minimum, though a small order fee may apply to purchases under $500.

No. Our minimum order amounts meet the threshold for non-taxable precious metals sales in Florida.

Our online catalog has fulfillment estimates for most products. We'll confirm your fulfillment date when you order.

Some items may be available in limited quantities for immediate pickup when paying with cash, Zelle, credit/debit card, or digital wallet. See our Payment Policy for details.

Yes! We offer free insured FedEx or UPS shipping on qualifying orders. For smaller orders, shipping is $25. You'll need to be present to sign for the delivery. We can't ship to PO boxes or to addresses outside of the United States.

We source from precious metals distributors including US Mint Authorized Purchasers, secondary market wholesalers, refineries, and the public.

We continue to develop new vendor relationships in order to bring you the best pricing, selection, and availability.

We'll gladly issue a full refund if we're unable to fulfill your order within (3) business days of your latest estimated fulfillment date. To learn more about our sales policies, check out our sample Sales Agreement.
Prior to making a payment, you can cancel an order without penalty for any reason. After any payment has been made, you cannot cancel without penalty. To learn more about our sales policies, check out our sample Sales Agreement.
We accept precious metals for credit toward the purchase of any gold, silver, platinum, or palladium bullion products.

We accept gold or silver of any kind or condition. This includes coins, bullion, jewelry, dental gold, raw gold, sterling silver flatware, and more.

We also accept platinum and palladium bullion coins and bars. In some cases, we may accept platinum jewelry.

Trade-in value is based on the metal content of your items, the quantity you are trading, and current spot market prices. For coins and bullion, we also consider the brand and condition when determing trade-in value.

Want to buy, sell, or trade precious metals?

Talk with a precious metals specialist today.

Contact Us

2727 E Oakland Park Blvd, Suite 105,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Directions & Parking

954-766-0700

Walk-In Hours

Mon-Fri: 10:00-3:00

Appointment-Only Hours

Mon-Fri: 3:00-5:00
Sat-Sun: 12:00-5:00

Schedule a weekday appointment online, or contact us for a weekend appointment.

Seller Tips

Four quick tips to help you get the most for your gold and silver.

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  • Look for "legal for trade" scales and a state registration.

    Some buyers advertise extraordinary rates to attract customers, then understate the weight of their items when making an offer.

    Florida law requires business buying and selling precious metals by weight to use "legal for trade" scales, and to register those scales with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for inspection.

    Legal for trade scales undergo stringent testing, and must meet certification standards of the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP). They provide the highest level of reliability and accuracy.

  • Know the metal content of your items.

    If a buyer misidentifies the purity of one or more of your items, you could receive significantly less. For example, "18 karat" gold jewelry contains nearly twice as much pure gold as "10 karat" gold jewelry.

    While having your items examined, don't hesitate to inquire about the methods and procedures used to determine their metal content. We employ a combination of acid testing, electronic tests, visual inspection, and other techniques to help accurately determine the content of each item.

    To learn more about metal content and markings, check out our purity chart.

  • If possible, don't let your items leave your sight.

    Some precious metals buyers ask to take your items to another area or complete the testing process out of your sight. Whenever possible, examination and testing of your items should occur in your full view.

    Our process enables you to remain with your items and directly witness all testing and weighing. Even if you've mailed in your items, we offer dual-camera web meetings, so your items can remain in view as they are removed from our tamper-evident packaging and examined.

  • If you're not ready to sell, ask for a written offer.

    If you've received an offer but aren't ready to sell, reputable precious metals buyers won't be afraid to clearly state their offer in writing.

    Due to the volatility of the gold and silver markets, a buyer may only be able to guarantee an offer for a limited time, or only while gold or silver are within a given price range.

    A meaningful written offer should include the metal type, content, and weight of your items, along with the current market price of gold or silver. If a buyer refuses to extend any details of their offer in writing, it's best to check elsewhere.