Sell Platinum Earrings for the Highest Price in Los Angeles
South Bay Coin pays immediate cash for platinum stud, hoop, drop, and diamond earrings. Walk in for a free, no-obligation appraisal from a licensed buyer and leave with same-day payment, no shipping and no waiting.
The Best Place to Sell Platinum Earrings in Los Angeles
When you sell platinum earrings at South Bay Coin, you work directly with a licensed, bonded, and insured precious metals dealer that has served Los Angeles County since 1980. We pay cash on the spot for every kind of platinum earring, including plain studs, hoops, dangles, and diamond pairs from designers like Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Most pawn shops and jewelry stores resell your earrings to a third party and build their own markup into the offer, which lowers what you walk away with. South Bay Coin operates its own in-house refinery, so we skip the middleman and pay you a higher percentage of the platinum spot price. Sellers across the South Bay routinely receive more here than they were quoted by other platinum buyers in LA. We also buy platinum jewelry of every kind and buy gold jewelry at the same counter.
Every appraisal is handled in person by our on-site team. We test purity, weigh each piece in front of you, and explain exactly how the offer was built using the day's market price. There is never pressure to sell, the appraisal is always free, and whether you bring one stray earring or an estate full of platinum, you get the same transparency and the highest possible cash offer.
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Live Precious Metal Spot Prices
Updated every 60 seconds during market hoursWhat Determines the Value of Platinum Earrings
Three things decide what your platinum earrings are worth: purity, weight, and the live platinum spot price. Purity is stamped inside the post, on the clutch, or along the back of the setting. A PT950 or PLAT mark means the metal is 95% pure platinum, while PT900 is 90% and PT999 is investment-grade 99.9%. Because platinum jewelry is so pure (far above 18K gold at 75% or 14K at 58.3%), a small earring can hold a surprising amount of precious metal.
We test every piece with an XRF analyzer that reads exact metal content without scratching or damaging it, which matters because rhodium-plated white gold is often mistaken for platinum. Platinum is also markedly denser, so a pair can weigh more on the scale than its size suggests. We weigh in troy ounces, apply the day's spot price, and pay a strong percentage of the pure platinum content, not the guesswork figure a quick-cash shop hands you.
Diamond and gemstone earrings are appraised in two parts: the platinum is valued by weight, and the stones are valued separately on their own merits. If you have diamond studs or halo settings, we account for that added value rather than paying melt alone. The same care applies if you want to sell your diamonds together with the mounting.
Platinum Earrings We Buy for Cash
We buy platinum earrings in any style and any condition, with or without stones, single or as a pair. Every piece is tested and weighed for its full value.
Platinum Stud Earrings
Solitaire studs, pearl studs, plain PT950 and PT900 studs, screw-back and push-back posts in every size.
Platinum Diamond Earrings
Diamond studs, halo settings, drops, and chandeliers. Metal and stones are valued separately for a higher total.
Platinum Hoops & Drops
Hoop earrings, huggies, dangles, and threaders. Bent, broken, or missing a backing is no problem at all.
Estate & Designer Pairs
Vintage, Art Deco, and signed pieces from Tiffany, Cartier, and Van Cleef & Arpels command premium offers.
Sell Platinum Earrings in Three Steps
Visit, Call, or Text
Walk into our Lawndale showroom at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd, no appointment needed. Or text photos of your earrings to (310) 363-2697 for a quick estimate.
Free Expert Appraisal
We XRF-test the purity, weigh each earring in front of you, and explain the offer using today's platinum spot price. Zero pressure.
Get Paid Immediately
Accept the offer and receive cash or check on the spot. Most visits take about 15 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID.
South Bay Coin vs. Other Platinum Buyers
Not every platinum buyer pays the same. Here is how a licensed local dealer with its own refinery stacks up against the common alternatives for earrings.
| South Bay Coin | Pawn Shops | Jewelry Stores | Mail-In | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owns refinery | Varies | |||
| XRF tests in front of you | Sometimes | Sometimes | ||
| Values diamonds separately | Rarely | Sometimes | Rarely | |
| % of platinum spot paid | Highest | 40-60% | 50-70% | 60-75% |
| Same-day cash | ||||
| 45+ year track record | Varies | Varies | Varies |
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Common Questions About Selling Platinum Earrings
How much can I get for selling platinum earrings in Los Angeles?
Your payout depends on three things: purity (PT950 is 95% pure, PT900 is 90%), the weight in troy ounces, and the live platinum spot price. We multiply the pure platinum content by today's market rate. Because we refine in-house, we pay a higher percentage of spot than pawn shops, jewelry stores, or mail-in buyers in LA.
How do you determine the value of platinum earrings?
We XRF-test the metal to confirm purity, then weigh each earring in troy ounces in front of you and apply the current platinum spot price. For diamond or gemstone earrings, the stones are appraised separately from the metal so they add to your total rather than being ignored.
Where can I sell platinum earrings near me in the South Bay?
South Bay Coin is at 16916 Hawthorne Blvd in Lawndale, minutes from Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, and Gardena. Walk in during business hours with no appointment, or text photos first to (310) 363-2697. We serve sellers across all of Los Angeles County.
Do you buy platinum earrings with diamonds?
Yes. We buy platinum diamond studs, halo settings, drops, and chandelier earrings. The platinum is valued by weight and the diamonds are graded and valued separately, so you are paid for both the metal and the stones rather than melt value alone. GIA-trained staff handle the gemstone side.
What do PT950 and PT900 stamps on my earrings mean?
These are purity hallmarks, usually stamped on the post or clutch. PT950 (or "PLAT") means 95% pure platinum, PT900 means 90%, and PT999 is 99.9% investment-grade. Higher purity means more pure platinum by weight, which raises your offer. We confirm the true content with XRF testing regardless of the stamp.
Can I sell a single platinum earring without the matching pair?
Absolutely. A lone earring still holds full platinum value based on its weight and purity, so we buy single earrings, mismatched pairs, and pieces missing a backing or post. Damaged and bent earrings are welcome too, since they are valued for their metal content, not their wearability.
Is it better to sell platinum earrings to a jeweler or a pawn shop?
Both typically resell your earrings at a markup, which lowers the offer, and pawn shops often pay only 40 to 60% of spot. A licensed buyer with its own refinery skips the middleman and pays a higher percentage. That is why sellers compare offers and frequently choose South Bay Coin.
How can I tell if my earrings are real platinum?
Look for a PT950, PT900, PLAT, or 950 stamp on the post or clutch. Platinum is non-magnetic, does not tarnish, and feels noticeably heavier than silver or white gold. Rhodium-plated white gold is often confused for it, so bring the earrings in for a free, non-destructive XRF test to be certain.
Do I need an appointment to sell platinum earrings?
No appointment is required. Walk into our Lawndale showroom during business hours and a buyer will appraise your earrings on the spot. Most visits take about 15 minutes. Bring a valid photo ID for the transaction, and you can text photos ahead to (310) 363-2697 for a quick estimate.
Is now a good time to sell platinum earrings?
Platinum prices move daily with the market, so the best time is when the spot price is strong and you are ready to sell. We pay against the live rate the moment you visit, and our appraisal is free with no obligation. Check our spot ticker above or call (310) 363-7808 for today's number.
Ready to Sell Your Platinum Earrings?
Walk in for a free appraisal and same-day cash, or text us a photo for a quick estimate first.