Buying and selling scrap gold is an age old endeavor.

Tips for Buyers - Check the reputation of the seller carefully. The scrap gold found here is coming from a wide range of sources.

Look for the purist forms unless you have the equipment to extract the gold from the other metals.

The purity of gold is as follows:

24 karat is 999.99 fine
22 karat is 916.6 fine
18 karat is 750 fine
14 karat is 585 fine
9 karat is 375 fine

Tips for sellers - be aware of the exact karat ratio of the gold you have. Most common jewelery scrap is 18k. Although you'll also find 10k, 14k and sometimes the purist 24k gold. It's usually stamped on your gold.

Identify the spot value of gold by going online - it's currently hovering around 900-950 a troy oz.

Weigh each separately, or take to a reputable dealer and have them weigh it for you. Be prepared to pay less than full value - up to 20% below spot value.

I wouldn't advise sending your gold by mail to the scrap merchants that advertise on TV - they are known to undervalue the gold substantially. If you don't have much of a choice in the matter, then be clear on your weights and take a firm stance with your acceptance offer.

by: Avery Webb

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Vintage 14k Gold Necklace 8 grams ITALY Wear or Scrap    US $245.78

18k Solid Gold Two-Tone Turkey 16.3 grams - Beautiful Condition - Not Scrap!    US $616.06

VINTAGE 1960s 9CT GOLD METAL CORE BANGLE - FOR SCRAP    US $53.86

14kt Solid Gold Nugget Pendant Necklace Diamond 2.9g Scrap ?    US $83.99

Solid 14K Gold Necklace,Wedding Band, and Mothers Ring 9.8 grams Not Scrap    US $306.33

Vintage Estate Jewelry Egyptian Ankh Diamond Emerald 18k Gold Ring SCRAP GOLD PR    US $450.00

LADIES 14k GOLD MASON RING - EASTERN STAR ON BLACK ONYX - NOT SCRAP 1$ NO RES.    US $63.00

14k YELLOW GOLD,2.5mm,24"CUT ROPE CHAIN.VALENTINES DAY GIFT 15.6gr.SCRAP??    US $610.00

14K White Gold Diamond S 1.2 Grams Not Scrap For Your Valentine! Initial "S"    US $69.00

2.2 Gr 14K Yellow Rose Gold Retro Dangle Earrings Nice Light Flashy Not Scrap    US $70.00

Scrap or wear jewelry 2.6g of 10k gold    US $59.00

HUGE LOT OF LOOSE NATURAL DIAMONDS AND GEMSTONES FROM SCRAP GOLD JEWELRY    US $300.00

White gold is created when white metal like nickel or palladium is mixed with gold.

You'll find a wide variance in the use of white gold esp. in jewelery. For example if the gold is blended with palladium it remains soft and malleable. If it's mixed with nickel, you'll get a very hard and durable result.

Nearly all white gold jewelery is coated with rhodium to reflect a genuine white appearance.

In addition, there are other gold blends like black, green, rose, red, blue, purple and gray golds. These blends are mainly used for jewelery making purposes.

Jewlery featuring white gold is often elegant and when it's paired with diamonds can be a stunning addition to any jewelry collection

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Vintage 14k White Gold Valentine I Love You Diamond Ring 1.50 ct Baguettes    US $395.00

10k White Gold .10ct Round Brilliant Diamond Hoop Earrings No Reserve    US $63.22

Earrings Square or Princess Cut 1.40ctw Created Diamond in 10k White Gold Stud    US $76.00

A FINE 9CT WHITE GOLD 1 CARAT AQUAMARINE & DIAMOND RING SIZE J    US $134.26

Genuine *ROBERTO COIN* 18K White & Yellow Gold Toggle Bracelet. 14.7 g STUNNING    US $825.00

18kt WHITE / YELLOW GOLD RING - 4.5GMS - SIZE 10    US $152.50

Lace Hot Gold 3-Pack Matte White    US $105.00

0.85 ct Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k White Gold    US $2,250.00

0.80 ct Asscher Cut Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring 18k White Gold    US $2,930.00

1.55 ct Princess Cut Diamond & Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring 18k White Gold    US $2,300.00

A FINE 9CT WHITE GOLD GORGEOUS .33CT DIAMOND PENDANT AND CHAIN    US $99.51

Lace Sensor Gold 3-pack White    US $92.00

Solid Gold deals are all over eBay in the form of bullion, jewelery, and coins.

Gold facts - there are quite a few fanatical gold investors dedicated to buying and selling gold. They're known as goldbugs and have been with us for thousands of years.

In fact, it's quite possible the gold crown on your tooth was mined thousands of years ago as well. On average, at least 15% of all gold is recycled.

Gold leaf is a good example of how malleable gold is... pounded and flattened gold leaf takes on a translucent shimmer with a thickness of .0001112 mm.

This Ancient Metal of Kings (ref: Mr. Hamilton!) has seen it's value rise and fall as demand dictates, and no doubt through the subtle manipulations of the goldbugs.

Pure gold is 24 carats. The word carat comes from carob, in which carob seeds were used to balance the scales in the Asian marketplace.

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Ladies Solid Gold Ring Hallmarked 375 Sapphire    US $49.00

18k Solid Gold Two-Tone Turkey 16.3 grams - Beautiful Condition - Not Scrap!    US $616.06

A SUPERB STYLISH 18ct SOLID GOLD 4 NATURAL DIAMOND & RUBY RING SIZE O/P (7.5)    US $112.67

A BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE 18ct SOLID GOLD NATURAL VS CLARITY DIAMOND & RUBY RING    US $235.35

A SUPERB STYLISH 18ct SOLID GOLD 0.25ct NATURAL DIAMOND & RUBY RING SIZE N (7)    US $282.73

14kt Solid Gold Nugget Pendant Necklace Diamond 2.9g Scrap ?    US $83.99

10K SOLID GOLD Masonic Ring    US $300.00

Beautiful 14k Solid Gold Lavender Purple Jade Bracelet 7 1/2"    US $249.99

Solid 14K Gold Necklace,Wedding Band, and Mothers Ring 9.8 grams Not Scrap    US $306.33

VINTAGE ESTATE 10K SOLID GOLD & DIAMOND VALENTINE HEART PENDANT LOCKET    US $52.00

GENUINE BAROQUE 10MM GOLDEN SOUTH SEA PEARL NECKLACE 14K SOLID GOLD CLASP j7803    US $179.99

14K SOLID YELLOW GOLD 8CT RUBY CABOCHON & PEARL VINTAGE RETRO BRACELET 57 GRAMS    US $2,500.00