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A gold ring is one of the easiest pieces to sell and one of the easiest to undersell. Its value sits in the band, in the stones and sometimes in the name inside it, and many buyers only pay for the first. At Benadato we weigh and test your ring in front of you, price the gold on today’s spot price and price any diamonds or gemstones on their own line. If you accept the offer, you’re paid the same day.
What We Look at When You Sell a Gold Ring
Every ring gets the same evaluation, whether it’s a plain 10K band or a signed 18K ring with a center stone. Here is what goes into the number.
The Karat
Look inside the band. A stamp of 10K, 14K or 18K, or the numbers 417, 585 or 750, tells you how much of the ring is pure gold. 14K is 58.5% gold and 18K is 75%. We still test every ring with professional equipment, because stamps wear down and are sometimes wrong. GF, GP or HGE mean gold-filled or plated, which contain far less gold.
The Weight
Rings are light, so a fraction of a gram matters. We weigh yours on a calibrated scale, in grams, while you watch. Weight times purity gives the exact amount of pure gold, and that amount times today’s spot price gives the melt value.
Diamonds and Gemstones
This is where selling to a diamond specialist pays off. A 14K ring with a one-carat diamond is worth far more than its gold weight. Michael Nedler, our GIA accredited since 1981, grades the stones during your visit, so the offer covers the whole ring. For rings where the stone carries most of the value, see where to sell a diamond ring and sell your engagement ring.
The Maker
Signed rings from Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari and David Yurman are valued as jewelry, so they typically earn well above melt. Original boxes and papers help. See sell designer jewelry for more on signed pieces.
Condition
A bent, cracked or resized ring is worth exactly what its gold is worth. There’s no need to repair or polish anything before you come in. A ring that can be worn again as it is can earn more than melt.
Gold Rings We Buy
- Wedding bands and anniversary bands, in yellow, white and rose gold
- Class rings, signet rings and men’s rings
- Gold rings with diamonds, sapphires, rubies or emeralds
- Designer and vintage rings
- Single rings from a pair, broken rings and rings with missing stones
- Platinum rings, priced against the live platinum market
If you’re selling a wedding set, our page on how to sell a wedding ring covers the questions most people have before they decide.
What Is a Gold Ring Worth?
Start with melt value. Here is a simple example for a 5-gram 14K band:
| Step | Example |
| Weight of the ring | 5 grams |
| Karat | 14K (58.5% gold) |
| Pure gold content | 2.93 grams |
| Stones and brand | Priced separately |
Multiply the pure gold content by the day’s spot price per gram and you have the melt value. We try to buy jewelry for what it’s worth, not just pay for the gold. If a ring isn’t resalable, we pay 67% to 95% of melt value, depending on the weight and nature of the piece. Wearable or designer rings often earn more. For a step-by-step way to estimate your own pieces, read how much is my gold worth.
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What Is Your Gold Ring Worth?
Send a photo, and we'll reply with a preliminary quote.
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How to Sell Your Gold Ring
- Book a free appraisal. Call +1-888-625-0232 or use the form on this page, and we’ll set aside time for you at our private office at 100 Fillmore St, Denver.
- We test and make you an offer. Your ring is weighed and tested in front of you, and any stones are graded on the spot. You get an itemized offer, explained line by line, with no pressure to accept.
- Get paid the same day. If you accept, you’re paid before you leave, by wire, Zelle, Venmo, check or cash.
Most appointments take 30 to 60 minutes. Bring every ring you’re thinking about selling, along with any other gold, and we’ll evaluate each piece in the same visit.
Not in Denver?
We buy from anywhere in the world. Contact us for a shipping manifest and an insured FedEx label. Once your package arrives, we’ll call you with an offer within 1 to 2 business days and pay the same day you accept. See how to ship your items safely.
Before You Sell a Gold Ring
- Don’t remove the stones. Bring the ring as it is. Taking stones out yourself risks chipping them.
- Find the paperwork. A GIA report, a receipt or the original box isn’t required, but it can raise the offer.
- Check the spot price. It moves every trading day and it’s the starting point of every fair offer.
- Compare cash to cash. Store credit or a mail-in estimate isn’t the same as money paid today. Bring any written offer and we’ll do our best to beat it.
Selling other gold too? We also buy gold chains, gold necklaces, gold bracelets and gold earrings, and our main sell your gold page covers every type of gold we buy.
What Our Clients Say
Honest and supportive of the selling process.
Easy smooth process. Very comfortable and easy meeting and fair pricing.
this place was amazing and super easy for me to sell a ring i will absolutely be coming back here again
Great place! Very honest!
Yossi and the team were very friendly and professional and offered me a very fair price for my piece. The whole process was streamlined and painless. Would absolutely recommend Benadato to anyone!
Yossi was great to work with and does a great job educating you through the process so you feel comfortable. Highly recommend!
I had a great experience here! They were fair, honest, and gave me a really good deal for my gold. The whole process was smooth, straightforward, and professional. I appreciated that they took the time to help me and made sure I was happy with the offer. If you’re looking to sell your gold and want a place that treats you right and offers a fair price, I definitely recommend them. I’ll absolutely be coming back in the future!
Very helpful team, great and fast service!
I came here to get some of my grandmothers inherited jewelry evaluated and it was an amazing experience! Yossi and Jamie were very kind and welcoming and they gave a very fair price for my pieces, definitely recommend to all!
Yet another amazing experience i had at Benadato Trading Co, I was able to get my grandma's vintage necklace made down to a shorter necklace and a bracelet! Not to mention they also helped me customize my wife's wedding ring. Definitely come down to Benadato Trading Co for anything jewelry!!
The owners are the nicest people. They took their time and they were very kind and patient. I highly recommend!
Straight shooters, which I appreciated.
Incredibly professional and knowledge. Great experience all around!
I had a wonderful experience at Benadato Trading Co. Yossi was friendly, professional, and very knowledgeable. Previously, I took some jewelry to a jewelry store and received a bid. I gave Yossi the same items, and his bid was higher, thus demonstrating his honesty. Not only did I feel comfortable the entire time I was there, It was an enjoyable and memorable experience. Highest rating.
Absolutely phenomenal service. The entire process was professional to a degree that you feel when you are shopping in couture stores. Yossi and his staff all introduced themselves, I felt comfortable, respected, and the offer was beyond what I even expected to receive. Tip: go to the elevator inside and go to the 5th floor!
Gold Ring Selling FAQs
What is the best way to sell a gold ring?
Sell it to a buyer who tests the gold in front of you, prices it on the day’s spot price and grades any stones separately. That way the offer reflects the whole ring.
Where can I get the most money for a gold ring?
Usually from a jewelry and diamond buyer rather than a pawn shop or a cash-for-gold kiosk. Pawn shops price for their own risk, and gold-only buyers often ignore the stones and the maker.
How much is a 14K gold ring worth to sell?
14K gold is 58.5% pure, so the melt value is 58.5% of the gold spot price per gram, times the ring’s weight. Stones, brand and condition are priced on top of that.
Do you buy broken gold rings?
Yes. A cracked or bent ring is priced on weight and purity, the same as a perfect one.
Do I need a receipt or certificate?
No. Most rings we buy arrive without paperwork. If your ring has a diamond, Michael Nedler grades it during your visit.
Find Out What Your Gold Ring Is Worth
Book a free, no-obligation appraisal at our Denver office, or send photos for a preliminary quote. You’ll see the weight, the karat test and the math before any money changes hands. Call +1-888-625-0232 or use the form on this page.
Reviewed by
Co-Founder & Diamond Expert
- GIA (Gemological Institute of America), Diamond Essentials, 2014
- Institute for Diamond Studies, Ramat Gan: Course in Gemology, Diamond Grading & Evaluation, 2003
Second-generation diamond dealer who learned cutting and trading from his father in Israel. Trading diamonds in the U.S. since 2004 and buying from sellers in Denver since 2011, where he evaluates diamonds and luxury watches.
