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What we buy · Raleigh, North Carolina

Understand what you have before you decide what comes next.

From a single inherited piece to commercial quantities, NCGB provides private, professional evaluations for gold, silver, jewelry and eligible precious metals.

A complete evaluation

You do not have to identify every item before contacting NCGB.

Tell the buying desk what you know. Weight, purity, quantity, market conditions and other relevant factors can be discussed as part of understanding the items and the offer.

Broken and outdated pieces welcome for discussion
Approximate details are enough to begin
Private individual and commercial paths
A professional explanation of the next step

Categories

What NCGB evaluates

Each category below answers the first questions people usually have. If you are still unsure, start with a photo or a private offer request.

Gold Jewelry
01

Gold Jewelry

Broken, outdated, mismatched, inherited or simply no longer worn, gold jewelry may still carry meaningful precious-metal value.

Common examples

  • Chains
  • Bracelets
  • Rings
  • Earrings
  • Broken jewelry
  • Scrap gold

Not sure what karat it is? That is okay. Identifying what you have is part of the evaluation process.

Get an Offer on Gold Jewelry
Coins & Bullion
02

Coins & Bullion

Gold and silver coins, rounds, bars and eligible bullion can begin with a private conversation about what you have.

Common examples

  • Gold coins
  • Silver coins
  • Rounds
  • Bars
  • Bullion pieces

Bring markings, packaging or documentation if you have them. You do not need to know the final value before you begin.

Get an Offer on Coins & Bullion
Sterling Silver
03

Sterling Silver

Sterling flatware, serving pieces, jewelry and collections can all be considered for evaluation.

Common examples

  • Flatware
  • Serving pieces
  • Silver jewelry
  • Tableware
  • Collections

If you are not sure whether an item is sterling, bring it in or send a photo so the buying desk can discuss the next step.

Get an Offer on Sterling Silver
Precious Metals
04

Precious Metals

Gold, silver, platinum and eligible precious-metal items are evaluated according to the details that matter for the item.

Common examples

  • Gold
  • Silver
  • Platinum
  • Eligible bullion
  • Precious-metal items

The buying desk can help you understand which details are relevant instead of asking you to identify everything first.

Get an Offer on Precious Metals
Estate Collections
05

Estate Collections

Inherited jewelry and collections deserve a discreet, organized first conversation.

Common examples

  • Inherited jewelry
  • Estate collections
  • Family pieces
  • Mixed collections

You can start with an approximate quantity and optional photos. A complete inventory is not required to request an evaluation.

Get an Offer on Estate Collections
Commercial Lots
06

Commercial Lots

NCGB works with jewelers, dealers and businesses managing scrap, slow-moving inventory and precious-metal volume.

Common examples

  • Jewelry-store scrap
  • Trade scrap
  • Slow-moving inventory
  • Bulk precious metals

Use the dealer path when your items are part of a business relationship, recurring volume or commercial transaction.

Get an Offer on Commercial Lots

Not sure what you have?

Start With a Photo.

You do not need to identify every item before contacting NCGB. Understanding what you own is part of the evaluation process.

Start With a Photo
A hand holding a gold chain

Questions about an item?

Talk with the buying desk.

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