Selling jewelry, coins or bullion for the first time can feel unfamiliar. Knowing the basic steps before you walk in makes the conversation easier and helps you evaluate the offer with confidence.
Before you visit
Gather everything you are considering selling, even if you are unsure whether a piece is real gold or whether it has enough value to matter. Broken chains, single earrings, damaged rings, old coins and small items can still be worth examining.
If you have original packaging, receipts, certificates or information about a coin collection, bring them along. They can be useful, but they are not required for most everyday jewelry evaluations.
- Gold, silver and platinum jewelry
- Coins, rounds and bullion
- Broken, tangled or mismatched pieces
- Any documentation you already have
What happens during an evaluation
The buyer examines each item to identify the metal, purity and weight. Depending on the item, that may involve looking for hallmarks, checking it with professional testing methods and separating pieces by precious-metal content.
A clear evaluation should be understandable. You should feel comfortable asking what was identified, how the item was tested and whether its value comes primarily from metal content or from something else, such as collectibility.
- What metal and purity did you identify?
- Is the offer based on weight, collectibility or both?
- How did today’s market price affect the offer?
How an offer is determined
The public spot price is a wholesale market reference for pure metal. An actual purchase offer also reflects the purity and weight of the item, testing results, refining or resale considerations and, in some cases, collectible or brand value.
That is why two pieces that look similar may receive different offers—and why the number shown on a gold-price chart is not the same as a buyer’s offer for finished jewelry or scrap.
The decision is still yours
An evaluation gives you information and an offer. Take a moment, ask anything that is unclear and decide whether selling is right for you. A professional transaction should never depend on pressure or confusion.
If you accept the offer, Titan can complete the transaction and provide payment. If you do not, you leave with a better understanding of what you have.
Every item is different. The most reliable way to understand what you have is through an in-person evaluation.