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Gold buyer · 605 Walnut St SW · Winston-Salem

Gold Buyer in Winston-Salem — Scrap Jewelry, Coins & Bullion.

Apex Gold Silver Coin buys scrap gold jewelry at about 75% of gold value, plus gold coins and bullion. Walk in at 605 Walnut St SW with a photo ID, or call (336) 505-9503 first.

  • Paid on the spot
  • Tested in front of you
  • No pressure to sell
Gold scrap and gold jewelry bought at Apex Gold Silver Coin in Winston-Salem

What we pay

Straight numbers before you drive.

Call (336) 505-9503 and we’ll talk through what you have, or send photos for a soft estimate.

Scrap gold

~75%

of gold value on scrap jewelry and broken gold.

Selling gold →
Gold & silver coins

Market

Bullion coins, rounds and bars priced off the live spot price that day.

Selling coins →
Silver dollars

Competitive

Morgan and Peace dollars get their own offer, because we have buyers for them.

Selling silver →

Every offer depends on the item, its condition and the market that day.

What we buy

Gold we buy off the gold price.

Bring it all in. We sort it, test it and weigh it in front of you.

8K to 24K gold

8K, 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K and 999 fine gold, in yellow, white or rose gold, including filigree.

Gold jewelry

Rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, chains, charms, pendants, brooches, cameos and fobs.

Broken & scrap

Outdated, damaged or broken pieces, single earrings and tangled chains.

Class rings & bands

Gold class rings, wedding bands and other gold rings.

Gold watches

Gold wrist and pocket watches. See selling a watch.

Platinum

90% and 95% platinum jewelry.

Know your karats

What the stamp on your gold means.

24K

99.9% pure gold

22K

91.6% pure gold

18K

75.0% pure gold

14K

58.5% pure gold

10K

41.7% pure gold

Most jewelry is 10K or 14K. Most gold coins are 22K or 24K. Comparing coins to scrap? Read gold coins vs. scrap gold.

Why sell your gold here

A fair gold offer, explained.

There are a lot of gold buyers in the Winston-Salem Triad. We test your gold, weigh it on certified scales and explain the karat, the weight and the offer clearly, using the current gold price.

Often we can buy nice gold jewelry for its resale value, not just scrap value. Inherited gold? See selling inherited gold.

Gold jewelry being tested and weighed at Apex Gold Silver Coin, Winston-Salem

How it works

Three steps. One visit.

Bring it in

Stop by our shop at 605 Walnut St SW. No appointment needed. Bring a photo ID.

We test it

We check and weigh everything right in front of you and explain the offer.

Get paid

Say yes and get paid on the spot. No pressure to sell.

Inside Apex Gold Silver Coin, 605 Walnut St SW, Winston-Salem

Why sell to us

A family shop with a fair offer.

  • Scrap gold: about 75% of the gold value.
  • Silver dollars: competitive offers, because we have buyers for them.
  • Honest: we point out rare coins and explain our offer, or why there’s no offer.
  • Certified scales: licensed with the State of North Carolina and Forsyth County, and every scale is certified.
  • Respectful: estate and family pieces are handled with privacy and no pressure.
  • Licensed: precious metals license through local law enforcement, with a $10,000 bond.
  • Experienced: over twenty years buying and selling coins, gold and silver.

Inside the shop

A video about us buying gold.

FAQ

Selling gold: the answers.

What do you pay for scrap gold?
Generally about 75% of the gold value. The refinery pays us about 95%, and the difference is how we stay in business. Nice gold jewelry that can be resold may bring more than scrap.
What do the gold karats mean?
24K is 99.9% pure gold, 22K is 91.6%, 18K is 75%, 14K is 58.5% and 10K is 41.7%. Most jewelry is 10K or 14K, and most gold coins are 22K or 24K.
Do you buy broken or single pieces?
Yes. Broken chains, single earrings, outdated rings and dental gold are all bought on gold weight.
Do I need an ID to sell?
Bring a valid government photo ID to sell jewelry, scrap gold, watches, or anything other than coins and bullion. North Carolina does not require an ID to sell coins or bullion.
How do I get pricing?
Call (336) 505-9503. We can talk through what you have over the phone, or you can send pictures for a soft estimate before you drive.
Where are you and when are you open?
One shop at 605 Walnut St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Monday to Friday 10 AM to 4 PM, Saturday 12 to 3 PM, closed Sunday.
Where can I sell scrap gold in Winston-Salem?
Bring it to 605 Walnut St SW, Winston-Salem. We generally pay about 75% of the gold value on scrap gold, tested and weighed in front of you.
Do I need to clean or sort my gold first?
No. Bring it in as is. We sort it by karat and test it with you.
Can I sell gold if I live in Greensboro?
Yes. Our shop in Winston-Salem is about 30 minutes from Greensboro. Call (336) 505-9503 for a soft estimate before you drive.

Visit the shop

Bring your gold to 605 Walnut.

605 Walnut St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 505-9503
Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat 12–3 PM · Closed Sunday

Towns we serve

One shop in Winston-Salem, sellers from across the Triad.

People drive in from all over North Carolina and Virginia. Call for pricing before you make the trip.

All locations we serve →