Jewelry Buyer in Maryland

Maryland Cash For Gold buys gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium jewelry, including rings, wedding bands, engagement rings, necklaces, chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants, charms, brooches, cufflinks and body jewelry. We also buy broken and damaged jewelry, qualifying precious-metal watches, designer pieces and entire jewelry collections.

We do not buy gold-plated or gold-filled jewelry.

You can sell gold and other precious-metal jewelry at Maryland Cash For Gold, 1746 East Joppa Rd in Parkville, Maryland. We provide free, no-obligation evaluations and test jewelry in front of you before making a cash offer. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments are also available. 

We buy 10K gold and higher purity including 12K, 14K, 18K, 20K, 22K, and 24K gold jewelry. If you're unsure of the karat or your jewelry doesn't have a visible stamp, bring it in. We can test potential gold jewelry to determine its precious-metal content and purity. 

Yes. We buy silver jewelry that is at least 90% silver, as well as platinum jewelry. We also purchase jewelry containing palladium and rhodium. 

Yes. We buy broken, damaged and mismatched precious-metal jewelry, including broken chains and single earrings. Jewelry doesn't have to be wearable to have value. If it contains precious metal, its gold, silver, platinum or other precious-metal content may still make it worth selling. 

Yes, an item doesn't need a visible karat stamp. A missing stamp doesn't prove that jewelry isn't gold or another precious metal, just as a karat stamp doesn't guarantee that an item is genuine. We test potential precious-metal jewelry rather than relying solely on its markings. 

We begin by visually inspecting the jewelry and looking for hallmarks, purity stamps, maker's marks and other identifying characteristics. We then use a Hitachi X-MET8000 XRF analyzer to help determine the item's elemental composition and precious-metal purity. Depending on the jewelry, we may test multiple areas of the piece.

Qualifying jewelry is weighed using an A&D FX-i precision balance. If you accept our offer, jewelry may also receive a final scratch and acid test when appropriate before the sale is completed.

Yes. Your jewelry is evaluated in front of you in a private testing room rather than being taken away for an unexplained evaluation. Our XRF testing setup includes a customer-facing monitor so you can see testing information during the process. 

There isn't one price per gram that applies to all gold jewelry. The value depends on factors including the item's gold purity, weight and the current market price of gold. A gram of 10K gold, for example, doesn't contain the same amount of pure gold as a gram of 14K or 18K gold.

Because precious-metal prices fluctuate, we evaluate the actual item and current market conditions before making an offer.

Not necessarily. A jewelry store's retail price includes more than the precious metal in the piece, such as design, manufacturing, labor, overhead and retail markup.

When selling used jewelry, value may instead be based primarily on its precious-metal content or, in some cases, the potential resale value of the complete piece.

Not necessarily. An insurance appraisal generally reflects the estimated cost of replacing or recreating an item if it is lost, stolen or damaged. That can be very different from its precious-metal value, resale value or the amount a buyer is willing to pay for the used piece. 

Yes, as long as the jewelry meets our buying requirements. Most jewelry we purchase is valued primarily for its precious-metal content, but certain recognized designer or branded pieces may have additional resale value.

If you have the original box, receipt, certificates or other paperwork, bring them with you. They may help us evaluate the piece more efficiently and determine whether it warrants consideration beyond its precious-metal value.

Maryland Cash For Gold does not purchase loose gemstones. Our primary business is purchasing precious-metal items, and we generally do not pay additional money upfront for stones attached to jewelry.

When applicable, we can use a portable tester to help distinguish diamonds, synthetic diamonds and moissanite. This test does not determine a diamond's clarity or color.

Yes, but if you want to keep an attached stone, remove it before you finalize the sale.

Once Maryland Cash For Gold purchases a precious-metal object, Maryland law generally requires it to be held until at least 18 days after the required acquisition record has been submitted. During the applicable holding period, Maryland law generally prohibits the dealer from altering the purchased object. Because removing a stone would alter the jewelry, we cannot remove it for you during that period.

Most attached stones have little or no additional value to us. However, after the required holding period, jewelry may undergo further evaluation before being sent for melt.

If an attached gemstone is determined during that process to have additional value, our practice is to contact the original seller and let them know that additional money is available.

Yes. We buy jewelry from estates, inherited collections and entire jewelry boxes, and you don't have to know which pieces are genuine before bringing them in.

We can sort through potential pieces and test them individually. There is no additional sorting or evaluation fee. Larger collections take longer because each potential item needs to be examined and tested.

Yes, we buy working and non-working watches that contain precious metals. Our primary interest is in the precious-metal content, although brand, model, condition and other characteristics may sometimes affect value. 

Jewelry evaluations are free, and there is no obligation to sell. We'll examine and test items, explain what we find and make an offer. You decide whether you want to accept it. 

No. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours. Appointments are also available if you prefer to schedule your visit. 

Bring a physical, valid, non-expired driver's license or state-issued ID. A photograph or image of the ID on your phone cannot be accepted.

If you don't have a driver's license or state ID, bring two forms of photo identification, with at least one showing your date of birth and current address.

If you accept our offer and complete the required identification and paperwork, Maryland Cash For Gold pays you in cash.