Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Still Sell Your Gold and Silver

Even though gold prices have dropped, that does not mean you should not sell your unwanted jewelry and gold.  Here are 3 top reasons why it's still okay to cash in your silver gold and platinum when the prices are low.

1. SPRING CLEANING. If you have items that are gold or silver or old diamonds just sitting and collecting dust, why not sell? 
2. YOU STILL MAKE MONEY. Just because the prices of the metals are not sky high, does not mean you can't make money. In fact, there is still a lot of money to be made from your unwanted scrap metals.




3. BUY NEW and trade old. Buy that new piece of jewelry you deserve.  Out with the old and in with the new.


To find out more about how to sell your silver and gold, click here.

How to Sell Your Gold

At Atlanta Gold & Silver, we get calls or customers that have never sold gold before. This is not uncommon. For some, the process may even seem intimidating or confusing.  It is actually very simple.  Here is what you can expect when you sell your gold silver or diamonds to Atlanta Gold & Silver.

• Go through your jewelry box and find unwanted gold or silver that you don't want.
• Bring your jewelry into our safe location in the heart of Midtown Atlanta.
• One of our employees will then go through and test your items with you. There are a few ways we do this to determine the purity of the metal.

1. Scratch test: For gold, we may scratch the item on a touchstone. Then based on the mark on your jewelry, we will begin the acid test. To learn more about the acid test, click here to get a better understanding on how the scratch test work.  In fact, you can even buy your own kit to test your metals at home.

This is an example of an assay machine. Ours is a different model. 

2. Assay Machine:  Generally we will use our assay machine to determine the makeup and purity of metal in your jewelry. Basically, this is an x-ray machine that tells us what components make up the jewelry.  We are one of the few locations that use this high tech machine because of its high cost.

• Once we know what you have (for example, 14k gold), we weigh the items.
• Using the price of gold, which can change by the hour, we input the weight and purity into our computer and Voilia...the value of your jewelry and unwanted metals is determined.
• To show you the breakdown, we will hand give you the printout, showing the price of individual items.
• Next, we ask to make a copy of your ID (sorry, its the law), assuming you decide to sell.
• Finally, we hand you a check.

To find out more, visit our website at www.atlantagoldsilver.com

Sell Your Diamonds

Whether you have a piece of jewelry with no sentimental value, or a something that is not your style, or if you just need the money, Atlanta Gold & Silver not only pays for your gold, we pay you for your diamonds.

We understand, however, that parting with your precious stones can sometimes be a difficult choice.  We want to make sure you that you are ready to sell and happy with what we give you.  Here are a few reasons, why you should sell your diamonds to Atlanta Gold and Silver.  Loose stones, round cut, pear, emerald, marquis, brilliant and more. We buy diamonds.

Whether you sell to us or choose somewhere else, here are some tips to keep in mind before you sell your diamonds.

• Find a place you trust. This will make the process much easier and fast.  You don't want to regret your decision to sell moments after the transaction.  
• Be realistic but have a price in mind. Unfortunately, it may be almost impossible to sell your diamond for what you or someone else originally paid for it.  But, if you do know a little bit about the stone (is it GIA-certified, what is the cut, color, clarity and carat weight), you will be in a much better position. 
• Make sure you want to sell this piece.  Sometimes our clients decide that they the sentimental value exceeds the amount of money we can pay them. That is okay!   You have no obligations to us or to any other place. 
• When it comes to the value of diamonds, there are many factors a diamond buyer must consider before setting a purchase price. Aside from the size, color, cut, clarity and shape of the diamond, the value depends on the economy and the marketplace. As with gold prices, supply and demand of diamonds fluctuates. 

Call us today to find out more about selling your diamonds for cash in Atlanta. 

Maker's Mark: What do they mean?

Trying to identify a mark on your jewelry?  Here is a quick cheat sheet for metals.    While most modern day jewelry will have a mark to identify its purity or metal, it is possible some older pieces such as antique and estate jewelry will not.  So, don't be too quick to dismiss a piece of jewelry as valueless.

The basic breakdown: 

925 or Sterling:   Sterling Silver

10kt or 10K:  10 Karat Gold 

14 KT or 14k : 14 Karat Gold 

18KT or 750: 18 Karat Gold 

14KT GF or 1/20 12 KT GF: Gold-Filled. Generally these are made with a hollow center that is covered in gold.   Gold-filled is higher quality than Gold-Plated or GP.   

At Atlanta Gold & Silver, we do buy gold-filled jewelry but not gold-plated.  Due to the content of gold, we will generally purchase the gold-filled jewelry at the same price as sterling silver jewelry.