Scrap Gold & Silver
Scrap gold by karat and sterling silver calculators. Know your metal before you sell.
Scrap Gold Calculator
Karat + weight rows → pure gold content and value. Includes payout % slider.
Sterling Silver Calculator
Weight of sterling, coin silver, 800, or fine silver → melt value at live spot.
Dental Gold Value: What Your Crown or Bridge Is Worth
Dental gold value depends on alloy class, weight, and gold spot. High-noble crowns (40–88% gold) yield the most. Only a melt-and-assay gives an accurate figure.
Gold Karats Explained: 10K, 14K, 18K, 24K
Karat measures gold purity in parts per 24. 24K = 99.99%, 18K = 75%, 14K = 58.33%, 10K = 41.67%. Includes scrap value table, hallmark guide, and FTC marking rules.
How Much Is Scrap Gold Worth?
Scrap gold melt value depends on karat and weight. At October 7, 2026 spot prices, 14K gold is worth $77.77/g; buyers pay 70–90% of melt. See the full table.
How to Read Jewelry Hallmarks: Stamps, Numbers, and Codes
Decode stamps on gold and silver jewelry: 925 means sterling, 585 means 14K gold, 750 means 18K. Learn where to look and what every common mark means.
How to Sell Scrap Gold: A Step-by-Step Guide
Sell scrap gold for the best price by knowing your karat, weighing your pieces, comparing at least three buyers, and understanding payout percentages vs. melt value.
How to Test Gold at Home: 6 Methods That Work
Test gold at home with a magnet, acid kit, ceramic streak, or density check. Each method has limits — learn which to use and when to trust a refiner's assay.
How to Test Silver at Home: 5 Reliable Methods
Test silver at home using a magnet, ice, acid, or density check. Sterling is 92.5% pure silver. Learn which tests confirm real silver and which only hint at it.
Sterling Silver vs. Silver Plated: How to Tell the Difference
Sterling silver is 92.5% solid silver throughout; silver-plated is a base metal core with a thin silver skin. Learn the stamps, tests, and value difference.