Guides
Selling Guides from Gold King
Straight answers about what your gold, silver, diamonds, coins and luxury watches are worth in Houston — written by the people who appraise them at the counter.
Pricing
PricingHow Much Is My Gold Worth? (Houston Guide)
Work out what your gold jewelry is worth before you sell: karat, weight, live spot price and the simple math Houston gold buyers use.
PricingHouston Gold Price Guide: What Sets Your Payout
How Houston gold buyers price jewelry and scrap, why offers vary store to store, and how to compare quotes near Southwest Freeway.
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10K Gold Value Guide: Worth, Stamps & Selling
What 10K gold is really worth per gram, how to spot its hallmarks, and why class rings and school jewelry sell differently than other karats.
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14K Gold Value Guide: Worth, Stamps & Selling
14K gold value explained: purity math, common American chains and wedding bands, hallmark stamps, and what to expect when you sell.
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18K Gold Value Guide: Worth, Stamps & Selling
18K gold value explained: purity math, designer and European jewelry, hallmark stamps, and what changes when you sell a branded piece.
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22K Gold Value Guide: Worth, Stamps & Selling
22K gold value explained: purity math, Indian and Middle Eastern bridal gold, hallmark stamps, and how to sell heavier gold jewelry.
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24K Gold Value Guide: Bars, Coins & Value
24K gold value explained: pure gold math, bars and coins, Asian investment jewelry, hallmark stamps, and what to expect when you sell.
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Gold Melt Value Explained: How It's Calculated
How gold melt value is calculated, why it's the floor price for scrap gold, and when a piece is worth more than its melt value.
Silver
Platinum
Luxury Watches
Luxury WatchesHow to Sell a Rolex in Houston (2026)
What a Rolex is really worth, which references hold value, what paperwork helps, and how to get a same-day cash offer in Houston.
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How Much Is My Rolex Worth? (2026)
How Rolex resale value is actually calculated by reference number, material, condition and market demand — a walk-through of the math.
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Luxury Watch Selling Guide for Houston (2026)
The full process for selling a luxury watch in Houston, from gathering documents to comparing offers and getting paid safely.
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How Luxury Watches Are Appraised (2026)
The technical checklist a professional appraiser runs through: movement, case measurements, authentication and market comparisons.
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Best Place to Sell a Rolex in Houston (2026)
Comparing private sale, auction, online buyers, pawn shops and local dealers in Houston to find the best fit for selling your Rolex.
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Selling Omega, Cartier & Luxury Watches (2026)
Brand-by-brand notes on selling Omega, Cartier, Patek Philippe, AP, Breitling, TAG Heuer, IWC, Panerai, Tudor and Hublot.
Diamonds
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How to Sell a Diamond: 4Cs, Reports & Pricing
Understand the 4Cs, GIA vs. other reports, lab-grown vs. natural, and how diamond resale pricing really works before you sell.
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How Diamonds Are Evaluated Before Sale
Learn how buyers assess diamonds using the 4Cs, certification, fluorescence and cut quality — plus how lab-grown stones are identified.
Jewelry
JewelryEstate Jewelry Guide: Settling & Selling a Collection
A practical guide to sorting a full jewelry box, handling executor paperwork, and selling estate jewelry for its real value.
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Antique Jewelry Guide: Period ID & Value
Learn to identify Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco, Retro and mid-century jewelry, and when antique value beats simple melt.
JewelryJewelry Appraisal Guide: Insurance vs. Resale
Why an insurance appraisal and a resale offer on the same piece of jewelry can be very different numbers, and what each is for.
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Engagement Ring Resale: What They're Really Worth
What an engagement ring is realistically worth on resale after a broken engagement, divorce or upgrade, and how to get the most for it.
Coins & Bullion
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Coin Value Guide: What Actually Sets the Price
Learn how any coin is priced: melt value vs numismatic premium, the grading scale, mint marks, and key dates that change everything.
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Bullion Selling Guide: Bars, Rounds & Assay Cards
Sell bars and rounds with confidence: recognized refiners, assay cards, spot-plus-or-minus premiums, and how large lots are handled.
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Gold Coin Guide: Eagles, Krugerrands & More
Understand gold coin values: American Eagle, Buffalo, Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Sovereign, pre-1933 US, Mexican pesos and gold weight math.
Coins & BullionSilver Coin Guide: Junk Silver to Silver Eagles
Learn how pre-1965 junk silver, 40% halves, Morgans, Peace dollars and Silver Eagles are valued, plus the face-value math to run.
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Rare & Collectible Coin Buying Guide
Understand rare coin value: PCGS/NGC grading, certified vs raw coins, provenance, and when a coin is worth keeping instead of selling.
Education
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How Gold Buyers Test Gold (What to Watch For)
See exactly how a reputable Houston gold buyer verifies karat and purity, from hallmarks and magnets to XRF and acid testing.
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Pawn Shop vs. Gold Buyer: Which Pays More?
Compare pawn shop loans against selling to a dedicated gold buyer in Houston — how payouts, speed and ownership differ.
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What Determines Gold Value? Full Breakdown
Learn the market and item-specific factors — spot price, karat, weight, and craftsmanship — that determine what your gold is worth.
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Common Mistakes People Make Selling Gold
Avoid the most common mistakes gold sellers make in Houston, from skipping comparisons to misunderstanding karat and cleaning jewelry.
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What to Bring When Selling Gold (Checklist)
A practical checklist of what to bring — and what you don't need — when selling gold, jewelry, coins or watches in Houston.
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Selling Gold in Houston: FAQ Hub
Answers to the most common questions about selling gold, jewelry, coins and watches for cash in Houston, all in one place.