Austin & Elkins of Old Town Gallery of Fine Jewelry
6212 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22044(703) 684-5555
Why Do People Sell Gold?
There are some people who choose to sell gold because they have quite a few valuable pieces and need some instant cash. If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need money and are unable to get the funds any other way, you could always bring some of your old gold jewelry to several different places, including pawn shops and cash for gold shops.
The reason these places are willing to buy this kind of precious metal is because it is valuable and will continue to be valuable for years to come. Although the price for gold constantly fluctuates, it will always be one of the most popular precious metals on the planet, especially since it is used in dozens of different countries across the globe. If you decide to sell some of the gold items you have, they do not necessarily have to be in the best condition. In fact, some shop owners may be willing to purchase broken pieces from you.
You may wonder what someone could possibly do with a bunch of broken jewelry. However, the shop owners usually melt the jewelry down, which is why it usually does not matter if there are any missing pieces or broken clasps. They simply want to have it for the gold because then they can sell it themselves or turn it into something entirely different.
Some of the different things you may want to consider selling include gold coins, bullion, earrings, bracelets and watches. Go through your jewelry box to see if you happen to have any old pieces that you never plan on wearing again in the future. You may be surprised to find a bunch of different items that are actually still worth money, even if they are a bit old and somewhat damaged.