Gold buyer guides

Compare 14k vs 18k gold value by purity, durability, and melt price. See the real difference in worth and learn which karat holds its value better.

Gold-filled vs gold-plated: learn the real gold content, melt value, and what buyers actually pay before you sell your jewelry or scrap.

Learn what gold karat stamps and hallmarks mean, how to read 24K, 18K, 14K and 585 marks, and how to verify purity before you sell gold jewelry.

Gold price per gram explained: learn how spot price, troy ounces, karat purity, and weight combine to set what one gram of gold is worth.

Confused by grams, pennyweights, troy ounces, and tola? This guide explains every gold weight unit and how to convert them accurately before you sell.

Gold buyers don't pay spot price — they pay a percentage of melt. Learn how offers are calculated and what a fair payout looks like in 2026.

Learn how to calculate gold value by karat with a simple formula using live spot price, purity, and weight in grams or pennyweights.

Learn how to sell gold jewelry for the best price. Compare buyers, calculate melt value, and avoid lowball offers with this step-by-step 2026 guide.

Learn how to tell if gold is real with 7 practical at-home tests: stamps, magnets, water, vinegar, and more. Verify gold before you sell.

Learn how to weigh gold at home accurately with a pocket scale. Convert grams, pennyweights, and troy ounces to value your jewelry before you sell.

A pennyweight (dwt) of gold equals 1.55517 grams, or 1/20 of a troy ounce. Learn what dwt means, how to convert it, and how to value your gold in pennyweights.

Calculate scrap gold melt value fast using spot price, karat purity, and weight. See what broken chains, rings, and singles are worth in 2026.

Sterling vs fine silver explained: purity differences, melt value math, and what your silver is really worth before you sell.

Find out what your gold is worth in minutes. Learn how to value jewelry, coins, and scrap using live spot price, karat purity, and accurate weight.

Learn what moves the gold price: interest rates, the dollar, inflation, central banks, and demand. See how each factor shifts the spot price you get paid.