Sell 14K Gold Jewelry in Los Angeles for Top Cash
Searching for 14K gold buyers near me in Los Angeles? South Bay Coin has bought 14K rings, chains, bracelets, and broken pieces since 1980. Free appraisal, every gram weighed and priced in front of you, and payment before you leave.
The Best Place to Sell 14K Gold Jewelry in Los Angeles
South Bay Coin is the trusted place to sell 14K gold jewelry in Los Angeles, a licensed, bonded, and insured precious metals dealer that has served the South Bay since 1980. Because 14 karat gold is the most common alloy in American rings, chains, and bracelets, it is the jewelry we evaluate most, and the core of our wider service for anyone looking to sell gold jewelry in Los Angeles.
Unlike pawn shops and jewelry stores that resell your 14K gold to a third party at a markup, we operate our own in-house refinery. That removes a middleman and puts that margin back into your offer, the same way it does for everything else people bring when they sell their gold with us. Every piece is tested, weighed, and explained in front of you, with no pressure and no obligation to accept.
Most 14K arrives mixed. A ring from one decade, a chain from another, an earring whose mate went missing years ago, and a clasp that finally gave out. None of that lowers the gold content, and none of it needs repairing or cleaning before you come in. We read each mark, confirm each karat, and weigh your 14K as its own group so it is never lumped in with lower karats in the same box.
Whether you are clearing out a jewelry box, settling an estate, or parting with pieces you no longer wear, you receive the same care. Sellers from Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Hawthorne often bring their 14K together with gold and silver coins and other karats, and all of it is appraised in one visit. That transparency has earned us a 5.0 star rating across more than 400 Google reviews.
14K Gold Buyers Near Me in Lawndale
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How Much Is 14K Gold Worth Per Gram?
Every 14K offer starts from three measurable things: purity, weight, and the gold market on the day you sell. Gold is priced per troy ounce of pure metal, and a troy ounce is 31.1 grams. Divide the market price by 31.1 and you have the value of one gram of pure gold. Multiply that by 0.585, the pure gold share of 14K, and you have the metal value of one gram of your jewelry before any buyer's margin. That is the whole arithmetic, and we walk through it with you at the counter.
The weight in that sum is gold weight, not package weight. We weigh each piece on a calibrated scale in front of you and account honestly for anything that is not 14K: stones, pearls, the steel spring inside a spring-ring clasp, and the empty core of a hollow chain, which can look heavy and weigh little. The karat itself is confirmed with an electronic XRF reading, so there is never any guesswork about what your jewelry actually contains.
Because we refine gold on site rather than shipping it out, fewer hands take a cut between the market price and your offer. It also makes a per-gram figure the fairest way to compare two 14K quotes: ask each buyer for the price per gram of 14K on the same weight, and the difference is plain to see. Sellers from Torrance, Redondo Beach, and Hawthorne can run that test on any offer they receive, including ours.
What Does 585 Mean on 14K Gold Jewelry?
A 14K mark can be written several ways, and every version points to the same alloy. American pieces usually read 14K or 14KT. European and Italian pieces usually read 585, and British pieces may read 14ct beside 585. The number 585 means 585 parts pure gold in every thousand, which is the international standard for fourteen karat.
Some sellers notice that fourteen parts out of 24 works out to 58.3 percent, not 58.5, and wonder which is right. Both describe 14K. The fraction is the arithmetic of the karat system, and 585 is the fineness most of the world stamps, set just above the fraction. Soviet-era pieces often read 583. None of it changes how we pay, because the offer follows the tested gold content, whatever figure is stamped.
Italian-made chains are common in American jewelry boxes, and many carry a second mark beside the 585: a small star, a registration number, and a two-letter province code. That identifies the maker, not a second purity claim. Wherever a mark sits, inside a ring shank, on a clasp tongue, or on an earring post, daily friction wears it thin, so a genuine 14K piece can read blank.
A mark is a claim, not proof. Plated pieces stamped 14K exist, and a 14K followed by letters such as GF or GP describes a thin surface layer rather than the whole piece. That is why every item is tested at our Lawndale counter in front of you, stamped or not.
We Buy 14K Gold Rings, Chains and Scrap for Cash
We buy 14K gold jewelry in every form and condition, from everyday pieces to broken scrap. If it is stamped 585, 14K, or 14KT, or you only suspect it might be 14K, bring it in and we will test it.
Sell 14K Gold Rings and Bands
Wedding bands, engagement settings, class rings, signet rings, and fashion rings stamped 585 or 14K, in yellow, white, or rose gold, with or without stones.
Sell 14K Gold Chains and Pendants
Rope, figaro, Cuban, box, and Italian chains, plus pendants, lockets, and charms in solid 14K, including pieces that are knotted, kinked, or snapped at the clasp.
Sell 14K Gold Bracelets and Earrings
Tennis bracelets, bangles, charm bracelets, hoops, studs, and single earrings whose mate went missing years ago. Every one is weighed and paid on its own gold content.
Sell Broken and Mixed 14K Gold
Bent, snapped, or outdated 14K jewelry, plus mixed boxes that also hold 10K and 18K pieces. We sort by karat and weigh each group separately before any offer.
How to Sell 14K Gold Jewelry in Three Steps
Bring or Text Your 14K Gold
Stop by our Lawndale showroom at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd, no appointment required, or text photos of your 14K gold to (310) 363-2697 first for a sense of the process.
Get a Free 14K Gold Appraisal
We confirm the karat, weigh each piece in front of you, and show how the offer is built from gold weight and today's market price. Zero pressure.
Get Paid for Your 14K Gold
Accept the offer and you are paid in cash or by check before you leave. Most visits take about 15 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID.
14K Gold Buyer vs Pawn Shop vs Jewelry Store vs Mail-In
Not every 14K gold buyer works the same way. Here is how a walk-in visit to our Lawndale counter compares with a pawn shop, a jewelry store, and a mail-in kit, including the one row where we are not the answer.
| Feature | South Bay Coin | Pawn Shops | Jewelry Stores | Mail-In |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owns a gold refinery | Yes | No | No | Varies |
| Explains the offer from weight and karat | Always | Rarely | Sometimes | Rarely |
| Sorts mixed karats before weighing | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes | Varies |
| Tests in front of you | Yes | Sometimes | Sometimes | No |
| Paid before you leave | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Open on Sundays | No | Varies | Varies | Ships any day |
| 45+ year track record | Yes | Varies | Varies | Varies |
What Our 14K Gold Selling Customers Say
Common Questions About Selling 14K Gold Jewelry
How much is my 14K gold jewelry worth in Los Angeles?
The value of 14K gold jewelry comes down to its gold weight, its purity, and the gold market on the day you sell. Each gram of 14K holds 0.585 grams of pure gold. When you sell 14K gold jewelry in Los Angeles with us, we weigh every piece, confirm the karat, and show you the math.
Is 14K gold 58.3 or 58.5 percent pure?
Both numbers describe 14K. Fourteen parts out of 24 works out to 58.3 percent, which is the karat arithmetic. The international standard stamp is 585, meaning 58.5 percent, and Soviet-era pieces often read 583. We price every piece on its tested gold content, whichever of those numbers is stamped on it.
Is 14K gold jewelry worth selling?
Yes. Because 14K jewelry is more than half pure gold, even small or broken pieces hold real value. Worn chains, single earrings, bent rings, and outdated styles all carry gold content worth cash. If you no longer wear it, selling your 14K gold to a refiner like us turns idle metal into money.
Where can I sell 14K gold jewelry near me in LA?
South Bay Coin buys 14K gold jewelry at our Lawndale showroom on Hawthorne Boulevard, minutes from Torrance, Redondo Beach, and Manhattan Beach. We have served Los Angeles County since 1980 with free appraisals and payment before you leave. Walk in, no appointment needed, or text us photos before you visit.
Do you buy broken or tangled 14K gold jewelry?
Absolutely. Condition does not change the gold content of 14K jewelry. We buy broken clasps, snapped chains, tangled necklaces, single earrings, and pieces missing stones. You do not need to repair or clean anything first. We evaluate the gold itself, so damaged 14K jewelry is just as welcome as wearable pieces.
How can I tell if my jewelry is real 14K gold?
Start with the mark: 14K, 14KT, or 585, usually inside a ring or near a clasp. A mark is only a claim, though, and worn genuine pieces can read blank. At our counter we confirm the karat with an electronic purity test, add a traditional test when needed, and you watch every step.
What is the difference between 14K and 18K or 10K gold?
The karat number tells you how much pure gold an alloy contains. 10K is 41.7 percent pure, 14K is 58.3 percent, and 18K is 75 percent pure gold. Higher karat means more gold per gram. We buy every karat and sort mixed lots carefully so each piece is valued by its true purity.
Do I need an appointment to sell my 14K gold jewelry?
No appointment is required. Walk into our Lawndale showroom during business hours and our appraisers will help you right away. Most visits take about 15 minutes. If you prefer, call or text photos of your 14K gold jewelry ahead of time and we can give you a sense of the process.
Can I sell 14K gold filled or gold plated jewelry?
Gold filled and gold plated jewelry carry only a thin layer of gold over a base metal, so they hold far less value than solid 14K, even when 14K appears in the mark. We test every piece and tell you honestly which is which. Solid 14K receives a real cash offer.
How does selling 14K gold at South Bay Coin compare to a pawn shop?
Pawn shops usually pass your 14K gold on to a refiner or wholesaler, so that extra step is built into a lower offer. South Bay Coin refines gold in-house, which removes it. We test in front of you, explain every figure, and never pressure you to sell, whether you accept or walk away.
Ready to Sell Your 14K Gold?
Bring your 14K gold jewelry to our Lawndale showroom for a free appraisal, every gram weighed in front of you, and payment before you leave. No appointment needed, walk-ins always welcome.
