Looking to sell jewelry in Las Vegas? Sahara Coins evaluates gold, silver, platinum, broken, designer and estate jewelry with professional testing, transparent offers and no pressure.
Sell Gold, Silver & Platinum Jewelry in Las Vegas
Turn unwanted, broken or inherited jewelry into value at Sahara Coins & Precious Metals. Our experienced Las Vegas team evaluates gold, silver, platinum, estate and select designer jewelry using professional testing, accurate weighing and current precious-metals pricing.
We consider more than appearance alone. Depending on the piece, its value may be influenced by precious-metal content, weight, condition, craftsmanship, gemstones, brand, age and secondary-market demand.
Visit our locally owned Las Vegas showroom for a clear, respectful evaluation and a competitive, no-pressure offer.
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Sell Your Jewelry With Confidence
Selling jewelry can feel personal, especially when the items were inherited, received as gifts or kept for many years. You deserve to understand what you have before deciding whether to sell it.
At Sahara Coins, we carefully examine your jewelry, identify its precious-metal content and explain the factors that affect our offer. There is no obligation to sell, and we do not pressure customers into making an immediate decision.
Whether you bring us one broken gold chain or an entire estate collection, you will receive the same professional attention and respect.
Jewelry We Purchase
Sahara Coins evaluates many types of precious-metal jewelry, including:
Gold rings and wedding bands
Gold necklaces and chains
Gold bracelets and bangles
Gold earrings
Gold pendants and charms
Silver and sterling-silver jewelry
Platinum jewelry
Estate and vintage jewelry
Select designer and signed jewelry
Diamond and gemstone jewelry
Class rings
Brooches and pins
Cufflinks and tie accessories
Religious jewelry
Gold and precious-metal watches
Broken or damaged jewelry
Mismatched and single earrings
Tangled or incomplete chains
Scrap jewelry
Dental gold and other precious-metal items
Jewelry does not need to be fashionable, complete or wearable to have value. Broken, bent, scratched and outdated pieces may still contain valuable gold, silver or platinum.
Broken Jewelry Can Still Be Valuable
A damaged clasp, missing stone or broken chain does not eliminate the value of the precious metal. Many jewelry items retain value even when they cannot reasonably be repaired or resold in their current condition.
Bring us:
Broken chains and bracelets
Bent or damaged rings
Single earrings
Jewelry with missing stones
Outdated styles
Unwanted wedding jewelry
Damaged watch cases or bands
Tangled jewelry
Unmarked pieces
Items you are unsure are real
Do not throw away a piece because it looks damaged or incomplete. Our team can test the metal and explain whether it has value.
Gold Jewelry of Every Karat
Gold jewelry is commonly marked to indicate its purity. Typical markings include:
10K or 417
14K or 585
18K or 750
22K or 916
24K or 999
We also evaluate foreign gold jewelry, dental gold and pieces with worn, missing or unfamiliar markings.
A stamp is helpful, but it does not always guarantee purity. Marks can be incorrect, altered or applied to only one part of an item. Professional testing helps determine the actual precious-metal content.
Sterling Silver and Platinum Jewelry
Gold is not the only valuable metal used in jewelry. Sahara Coins also evaluates sterling silver, platinum and other precious-metal items.
Sterling-silver jewelry may be marked:
Sterling
925
900
800
Platinum jewelry may carry markings such as:
Platinum
Plat
PT
950
900
Even if you cannot find a stamp, bring the item in for testing. Hallmarks may be small, worn away or located in an unexpected area.
Estate, Vintage and Designer Jewelry
Some jewelry may be worth more than its precious-metal content. Signed, designer, vintage, antique or exceptionally crafted pieces may have additional secondary-market demand.
When appropriate, we consider factors such as:
Designer or maker
Age and period
Craftsmanship
Condition
Style and desirability
Originality
Gemstones
Comparable market demand
Potential resale value as a complete piece
Not every branded or old item carries an additional premium, but our evaluation process helps ensure that potentially important characteristics are not automatically overlooked.
If you have boxes of inherited jewelry, bring everything together. Separating or discarding pieces before an evaluation may cause valuable items to be missed.
How We Determine the Value of Jewelry
Several factors can influence a jewelry offer.
Precious-Metal Purity
Purity indicates how much gold, silver or platinum an item contains. Higher-purity jewelry generally contains more precious metal, but purity is only one part of the evaluation.
Weight
After purity is identified, the item is weighed using professional equipment. Non-precious components, stones and other materials may be considered separately when determining payable precious-metal weight.
Current Market Price
Gold, silver and platinum prices can move throughout the trading day. Precious-metal value is influenced by current market pricing and applicable refining and transaction considerations.
Condition
Condition may have limited importance when an item is purchased primarily for its metal content. However, condition can matter considerably when a piece has potential estate, designer, vintage or resale value.
Gemstones
Diamonds and other gemstones do not automatically add significant value to every jewelry item. Stone type, authenticity, quality, size, condition and market demand all matter. When appropriate, we consider whether gemstones contribute additional value.
Brand and Craftsmanship
Certain designers, makers and styles may command value beyond the metal itself. Originality, construction quality, condition and current buyer demand can influence that premium.
Collectible or Resale Potential
A complete piece that can be resold as jewelry may be evaluated differently from an item purchased strictly for refining. Our team looks at the entire item before determining the appropriate approach.
Our Jewelry Evaluation Process
Selling jewelry at Sahara Coins is straightforward.
Step 1: Bring In Your Jewelry
Visit our Las Vegas showroom during regular business hours. An appointment is generally not required.
Step 2: We Examine Each Item
We inspect hallmarks, construction, condition and other identifying characteristics. We also look for designer marks, gemstones and features that may influence value.
Step 3: We Test the Precious Metals
Depending on the item, testing may involve electronic precious-metal analysis, magnetic testing, traditional verification methods, visual inspection and precision weighing.
Some testing methods can be invasive. We will discuss any potentially damaging testing with you before proceeding.
Step 4: We Explain the Evaluation
We explain what we identified, including metal type, purity, weight and any other characteristics relevant to the offer.
Step 5: Receive a No-Pressure Offer
After the evaluation, we provide a clear offer based on the items and current market conditions. There is no obligation to accept.
If you accept the offer, we will complete the transaction and provide prompt payment in accordance with applicable requirements.
Selling Inherited Jewelry
Inherited jewelry collections often include a mixture of valuable, sentimental and costume pieces. It may be difficult to determine what is real, what is collectible and what has primarily precious-metal value.
You do not need to sort or identify everything before visiting Sahara Coins. Bring the collection as you received it, including:
Jewelry boxes
Original packaging
Receipts
Certificates
Appraisal documents
Designer boxes or pouches
Loose stones
Broken pieces
Mismatched items
Existing paperwork may provide useful information, but an older insurance appraisal does not necessarily represent the amount an item could sell for today. Insurance replacement values, retail prices and secondary-market purchase offers serve different purposes.
Our team can help separate precious-metal jewelry from common costume jewelry and identify pieces that deserve closer attention.
Jewelry Evaluation vs. Formal Appraisal
A purchase evaluation is intended to determine what Sahara Coins would offer for an item based on its characteristics and the current market.
A formal written appraisal may be prepared for insurance, estate, legal or tax purposes and can involve different standards, documentation and fees.
If you require a formal written appraisal rather than an offer to purchase, please contact us before visiting to confirm the appropriate service and availability.
Before You Sell Your Jewelry
A few simple steps can help protect your items and make the evaluation easier:
Bring all pieces, even damaged or unmarked items
Keep matching sets together
Bring original packaging and documentation
Do not aggressively polish or chemically clean vintage jewelry
Remove personal items from jewelry boxes
Decide whether any pieces have sentimental value
Bring valid identification
Call ahead for especially large collections or estates
You are welcome to ask questions throughout the evaluation.
Why Sell Jewelry to Sahara Coins?
Sahara Coins & Precious Metals is a dedicated coin, bullion, jewelry and precious-metals business—not a general merchandise pawn shop or mail-in buyer.
Las Vegas customers choose us because we provide:
Professional precious-metal testing
Accurate weighing
Current market-based evaluations
Consideration of potential estate or collectible value
Clear explanations
Competitive offers
No-pressure service
A secure local showroom
Experienced precious-metals buyers
Respectful handling of inherited collections
Our objective is not simply to weigh your jewelry. We want you to understand what you have and how we arrived at our offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment to sell jewelry?
An appointment is generally not required during regular business hours. Calling ahead is helpful for large estates or extensive jewelry collections.
Do you buy broken gold jewelry?
Yes. Broken, tangled, bent and incomplete gold jewelry can still have value because of its precious-metal content.
Do you purchase silver jewelry?
We evaluate sterling-silver and other precious-metal jewelry. Value depends on purity, weight, condition and potential resale demand.
Do you buy platinum jewelry?
Yes. Sahara Coins evaluates platinum rings, chains, settings and other platinum items.
Can you test jewelry without a hallmark?
Yes. A missing or worn mark does not necessarily mean an item is not precious metal. We use professional testing and inspection methods to help determine metal type and purity.
Do diamonds and gemstones add value?
They may, depending on authenticity, quality, size, condition and market demand. Not every stone adds meaningful resale value, but we consider potentially valuable gemstones when appropriate.
Do you buy single earrings?
Yes. A single precious-metal earring can still have value even when its match is missing..
Is an old appraisal the same as the current selling value?
Not necessarily. Insurance appraisals often reflect estimated retail replacement cost rather than the amount a dealer or secondary-market buyer would pay. Market conditions may also have changed since the appraisal was prepared.
Is there any obligation to sell?
No. We will explain our evaluation and provide an offer. You decide whether selling is right for you.
Visit Sahara Coins to Sell Your Jewelry
If you are looking for a trusted place to sell gold, silver, platinum or estate jewelry in Las Vegas, visit Sahara Coins & Precious Metals.
Bring us your rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, broken jewelry, inherited collections and other precious-metal items for a professional evaluation and a clear, no-pressure offer.
Sahara Coins & Precious Metals
7293 West Sahara Avenue, Suite 106
Las Vegas, Nevada 89117
(702) 367-4360
Monday–Friday: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: Closed
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