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How to value and sell your gold honestly. Karat math, melt value, and comparing offers.

14k vs 18k gold value and which is worth more

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

Gold-filled vs gold-plated and what each is worth

What gold-filled and gold-plated jewelry actually contains, how to estimate the melt value, and what scrap buyers really pay for it.

Gold karat stamps and hallmarks explained

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.

How the gold price per gram is calculated

How spot price, troy ounces, karat purity, and weight combine to set what one gram of gold is worth, with the math worked out at $2,400 an ounce.

Gold weight units from grams to troy ounces

Grams, pennyweights, troy ounces, and tola compared, with the exact conversions you need to check a gold offer before you sell.

How Gold Buyers Calculate Their Offer (% of Melt)

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

How to Calculate Gold Value by Karat in 3 Steps

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

How to Sell Gold Jewelry Without Getting Lowballed

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.

7 Practical Ways to Tell if Gold Is Real

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

How to Weigh Gold at Home (Accurately)

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.

What Is a Pennyweight (dwt) of Gold?

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.

What Broken Gold Jewelry Is Really Worth

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, What Yours Is Worth

Sterling is 92.5% silver and fine silver is 99.9%. See how that purity gap changes melt value and what your silver is really worth before you sell.

What Is My Gold Worth? A 2026 Valuation Guide

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.

What Moves the Gold Price? 8 Key Factors

Interest rates, the dollar, inflation, central banks, and demand all move the gold price. See how each one shifts the spot price you get paid.