Sell Gold from Killingworth — Watch Each Piece Tested and Weighed, Then Take the Offer Home

How Gold Is Priced and What We Buy

Karat testing and the weight that matters

We start with the item rather than accepting its stamp as a guarantee. Marks such as 10k, 14k, 18k, 585, and 750 guide the examination, but testing establishes what the piece actually contains. We explain the method used and weigh the relevant metal while you are present. Stones, movements, and other components are not automatically counted as gold. Different purities are evaluated separately so the contents of an estate box are not reduced to an unexplained average.

The market price and your written offer

The live gold market supplies a reference point, not a promise that every piece receives the quoted spot price. Fine-gold content, the type of item, and applicable buying costs affect the offer. We explain the calculation and write down the result. If an intact piece has identifiable value beyond its metal, we consider that rather than automatically treating it as scrap. A past insurance replacement appraisal is useful background but is not the same as a current purchase offer.

Jewelry, broken pieces, and dental gold

Bring rings, necklaces, bracelets, single earrings, and broken clasps without trying to repair them first. Breakage does not remove the gold that remains in a piece, although it can affect value as wearable jewelry. Dental gold is also assessed for its actual composition; color alone cannot establish purity. Keep unknown fragments separate if you can, and tell us what you know about them. We will explain which materials are suitable for purchase instead of assuming every yellow object is solid gold.

Watch cases and gold-filled items

Pocket watches and wristwatches require a distinction between the case and the movement. A solid-gold case, a gold-filled case, and a plated case should not be quoted as equivalent metal. We check identifying marks and explain what they mean. Gold-filled construction contains a bonded layer rather than solid gold throughout, so a heavy filled case does not carry the melt value of an equally heavy solid case. Bring the watch intact rather than taking it apart at home.

Coins and bars within an estate

Gold investment coins and bars are checked for authenticity, weight, and fineness. Some coins also have collector value, which is a separate question from the metal calculation. Keep original holders and receipts with the material when available, but do not assume packaging alone guarantees authenticity. If your Killingworth estate includes ordinary coins alongside bullion, tell us before the appointment so both categories receive appropriate attention.

Platinum and silver

Platinum pieces are assessed against their own metal market, not the gold price. Sterling flatware and hollowware can be included in the same visit; we distinguish sterling from plate and account for weighted bases or non-silver components rather than quoting the total object weight as silver. A full service can take longer to review, so mention it when arranging your visit.

Connecticut law requires licensed precious-metals dealers to pay by check or money order, and Haven uses checks. We provide yours on the day you accept the offer; the statutory holding rules govern our later disposal of covered property, not a waiting period for your payment.