How to Sell Gold-plated Jewelry

By Contributing Writer

Overview

At some point you may decide to sell your unwanted gold-plated jewelry. Although there is gold on the exterior of your items, they are not made from solid gold. This will affect your final sell price, although many will still be willing to purchase from you to extract the gold from the other metal. If you have determined you are ready to sell, these tips may be helpful.

Step 1

Understand that even "gold" rings are not 100 percent pure gold. Jewelry, especially gold and diamonds, are often measured in carats. The higher the carat number the more actual gold is in your piece. With gold plating there is even less actual gold involved, but you will still want to look for an inscription on the outside of your jewelry to find out how many carats the gold plating is.
Step 2

Go to a jewelry store and allow the jeweler to inspect your items. They will be able to tell you how thick the gold plating is and perhaps even what other metals were used.

Step 3

Be prepared. The price you are offered will more than likely be much lower than for a solid gold ring. With this type of item, it is more important than ever to shop around and find the person willing to pay the most. Some jewelers may not even accept gold-plated jewelry, depending on the piece; the decision may be based upon the item's resell value.

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