Selling Gold from West Haven
West Haven has gold buyers along Campbell Avenue and New Haven has Chapel Street jewelry stores — we are not going to pretend they do not exist. What matters is whether the buyer lays each piece on the counter, confirms its karat individually, and pulls up the live spot price before quoting anything. Plenty skip that step, and you end up with one flat quote that values an 18K chain at 10K pricing — a gap of roughly 25 percent on the higher-karat piece.
When a buyer drops all your gold on the scale at once and gives you a single figure, nobody has actually tested the karats — they are averaging, which tilts the payout toward the cheapest pieces in the pile. At our counter, each piece gets its own acid test, its own weight, and its own line on the offer sheet — nothing is bundled. West Haven’s large Italian-American and Latino communities mean both 14K and 18K come across the counter constantly, and the difference between pricing those two karats correctly versus averaging them together is real money.
The drive from West Haven to 2285 Whitney Avenue in Hamden is about 15 minutes via I-95 north to I-91 north, or up Route 1 and Whitney Avenue. On-site parking, walk-ins welcome.
Every piece is acid-tested and electronically verified where you can see it, the live spot price goes on the screen, and you get a written breakdown of weight, karat, and our offer per piece. Compare it with any quote from Campbell Avenue or Chapel Street — if theirs is higher, go there.
How Gold Is Priced and What We Buy
Karat stamps and fineness marks
Gold purity is stamped as a karat mark: 10K is 41.7 percent gold, 14K is 58.5 percent, 18K is 75 percent, 22K is 91.6 percent, and 24K is pure. European fineness numbers 417, 585, 750, and 999 are the same purities expressed as parts per thousand, and they show up frequently on Italian, Lebanese, and other imported gold. West Haven’s Italian-American households regularly bring in 18K chains and religious medals stamped 750, and we test every piece because stamps are occasionally wrong. Verifying the true karat before pricing is what makes an offer fair — mixing 18K into a 14K pile costs you about a quarter of the metal’s worth.
Spot price and why no dealer pays 100 percent
The spot price is what gold trades for on global commodity markets, per troy ounce, and it shifts throughout the day. Your offer is calculated from that live price. No dealer pays 100 percent of spot — refining, testing, and overhead are real costs, and a refiner charges a fee to melt and process scrap gold. We show you the spot price, the weight, the karat, and our percentage so the math is fully transparent. If another buyer offers more, you are free to go there.
Gold coins and bars and the bullion exemption
We buy gold bullion coins — American Eagles, Canadian Maples, Krugerrands, Austrian Philharmonics — and gold bars from PAMP Suisse, Credit Suisse, Valcambi, and other recognized mints. Bullion is priced closer to spot than jewelry because it is already pure, recognizable, and needs no refining. Bullion coins and bars are exempt from the Connecticut 10-day hold that covers jewelry and other non-bullion pieces, meaning no resale delay on those items. Your payment is still the same day.
Dental gold
Crowns, bridges, inlays, and partial dentures often contain gold typically 16K to 22K. Dental gold is never stamped, so we test it on the counter while you watch. Bring whatever dental gold you have, including pieces still bonded to tooth structure — we separate the precious metal from non-gold material and weigh it on the counter before quoting.
Gold watches
Solid gold watch cases are priced by weight and karat like jewelry. But many watch cases are gold-filled or rolled-gold-plate, not solid — flip the case back and look for stamps reading “GF,” “RGP,” “1/20 12K,” or “Warranted.” Gold-filled and gold-plated cases contain only a thin layer over base metal. We test every watch case honestly and tell you which is which, and we do not quote melt pricing on gold-filled cases since they contain too little recoverable gold.
Gold-filled and gold-plated
Gold-filled jewelry has a layer of gold bonded to base metal about 5 percent gold by weight. Gold-plated jewelry has an even thinner coating and is worth minimal scrap value at best. We test and weigh every item in front of you — if something is gold-filled, we say so plainly and walk you through why its recoverable value is minimal. Some gold-filled pieces have small recoverable value; gold-plated items typically do not.
Platinum and silver alongside gold
When you bring gold, bring any platinum and sterling silver along as well. Platinum jewelry (marked PLAT, PT950, or similar) trades at its own spot price. Sterling silver flatware, hollowware, and jewelry is priced from the silver spot price. West Haven estates often contain a mix of metals — gold jewelry alongside a tea set or silverware — and we assess each on its own.
Paid by check, same day
Connecticut requires licensed precious metals dealers to pay by check. You receive your check the same day you accept the offer — no waiting period for your payment. The 10-day hold applies to when we can resell non-bullion items, not to when you get paid. Bullion coins and bars are exempt from the hold.
Gold and Metals We Buy from West Haven Residents
Every karat, every form — if it is gold, platinum, or sterling silver, we want to see it.
10K, 14K, 18K, 22K & 24K Gold
All karats purchased at live spot rates. We test every piece — including 18K Italian chains from West Haven’s Italian-American community — so the karat is confirmed, not assumed.
Gold Watches & Pocket Watches
Solid gold watch cases priced by weight and karat. We test each case on the counter and tell you straight whether it is solid gold, gold-filled, or plated.
Gold Coins & Bullion
American Eagles, Canadian Maples, Krugerrands, Philharmonics, and pre-1933 U.S. gold coins. Bullion coins and bars are exempt from the Connecticut 10-day resale hold.
Gold Bars
PAMP Suisse, Credit Suisse, Valcambi, and other recognized mint bars in 1 gram, 10 gram, 1 oz, and larger sizes. Sealed or loose — all welcome.
Dental Gold
Old crowns, bridges, inlays, and partial dentures — typically 16K to 22K. Not stamped, so we test on the counter while you watch. Bring whatever dental gold you have, even pieces still attached to tooth material.
Broken & Scrap Gold
Bent, broken, or incomplete pieces, gold filings, bench scrap — all of it has full melt value by weight. The condition of a gold piece does not change how much gold is in it.
Platinum
Platinum jewelry and bands marked PLAT, PT950, or similar. Priced from the live platinum spot price, tested and weighed in front of you.
Sterling Silver
Sterling flatware, hollowware, tea sets, and jewelry marked STER, 925, or .925. Priced from the live silver spot — many West Haven estates have silver alongside gold.
Visiting Us from West Haven
We are at 2285 Whitney Avenue in Hamden — about 15 minutes from West Haven.
Take I-95 north to I-91 north, exit at Hamden, and follow signs to Whitney Avenue. About 15 minutes from most West Haven addresses. Good option from the Sawmill Road area or the western side of town.
Take Route 1 (Boston Post Road) north to Whitney Avenue, then continue north through New Haven to 2285 Whitney Ave in Hamden. About 20 minutes from the Center. On-site parking is available.
From Campbell Avenue or the Savin Rock area, take Elm Street north to Whitney Avenue, then head north to Hamden. About 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic. On-site parking at 2285 Whitney Ave.
Our Address
2285 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
15 minutes from West Haven — on-site parking
Questions About Selling Gold from West Haven
Straight answers to the questions we hear most from West Haven residents.
Helpful Resources
Everything you need to know before your visit.
Sell Gold Jewelry in CT
How selling gold works at a licensed CT dealer — testing, karat confirmation, and payment.
Learn moreWhat We Buy
A full list of coins, jewelry, metals, and collectibles we purchase.
Learn moreAppraisals
Professional appraisals for insurance, estate, and resale purposes.
Learn moreGold Karat Value Guide
What 10K, 14K, 18K, and 22K mean for your payout — purity percentages and how each karat is priced.
Read guideGold Spot Price Explained
How the gold spot price works, why it moves, and how your offer is calculated.
Read guideWhat Is Gold-Filled Jewelry?
The difference between solid gold, gold-filled, and gold-plated — and what each is worth.
Read guideHow Much Is My Gold Jewelry Worth?
A step-by-step guide to estimating the value of your gold jewelry before bringing it in.
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