🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Aiken, SC

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Aiken, SC [Oct 2026]

Compare 5 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 437 Fabian Dr, 2416 Whiskey Rd, 2167 Whiskey Rd, 1589 Whiskey Rd (covering postal codes 29803, 29801) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Aiken, SC Local Market Overview (Oct 2026)

Whether you are liquidating broken 14k gold chains, inherited estate rings, 22k/24k gold bullion coins, or GIA-graded loose diamonds in Aiken, South Carolina, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 437 Fabian Dr, 2416 Whiskey Rd, 2167 Whiskey Rd, 1589 Whiskey Rd. Across our directory's 5 verified showrooms in Aiken (140 combined client reviews, 4.5★ average), reputable local jewelers typically pay 75% to 85% of live LBMA melt value for karat scrap gold and up to 90%–95% for hallmarked 24k bullion.

For weekend appraisals and immediate cash settlements in Aiken, 3 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 1 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Solid Gold, Kay Jewelers, Jewelry Doctor. Always weigh your items in grams at home first and compare at least two written verbal quotes before signing a bill of sale.

Oct 2026 Live Benchmark • Aiken, SC

Live Per-Gram Gold Melt Value vs. Aiken Jeweler Payouts (USD)

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Karat & Stamp	100% Pure Melt / Gram	Reputable Aiken Jeweler (75%–85%)	Est. Payout for 10g Chain/Ring
10k Gold (417 Stamp)	$36.84 / g	$27.63 – $31.31 / g	$276 – $313
14k Gold (585 Stamp)	$51.56 / g	$38.67 – $43.83 / g	$387 – $438
18k Gold (750 Stamp)	$66.30 / g	$50.39 – $57.02 / g	$504 – $570
22k Gold (916 Hallmarked)	$81.04 / g	$64.83 – $72.94 / g	$648 – $729
24k Fine Bullion (999.9)	$88.40 / g	$79.56 – $84.86 / g	$796 – $849

Quick Comparison: Top 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds Specialists in Aiken

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Solid Gold	2167 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, USA	⭐ 4.6 (9)	(803) 643-3477
#2 Kay Jewelers	437 Fabian Dr, Aiken, SC 29803, USA	⭐ 4.8 (26)	(803) 641-1886
#3 Jewelry Doctor	2416 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, USA	⭐ 4.5 (47)	(803) 642-5558
#4 Porky Bradberry's Jewelry	1589 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, USA	⭐ 4.5 (24)	(803) 649-0475
#5 The Jewelers Loupe Inc	1304 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, USA	⭐ 4.1 (34)	(803) 648-3875

Verified Showrooms in Aiken, SC

#1 Verified Aiken Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (9 reviews)

Solid Gold

📍 2167 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, USA

Solid Gold is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Aiken. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (803) 643-3477

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#2 Verified Aiken Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (26 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 437 Fabian Dr, Aiken, SC 29803, USA

Kay Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Aiken. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (803) 641-1886 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Aiken Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (47 reviews)

Jewelry Doctor

📍 2416 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, USA

Jewelry Doctor is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Aiken. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (803) 642-5558 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Aiken Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (24 reviews)

Porky Bradberry's Jewelry

📍 1589 Whiskey Rd, Aiken, SC 29803, USA

Porky Bradberry's Jewelry is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Aiken. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (803) 649-0475

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#5 Verified Aiken Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (34 reviews)

The Jewelers Loupe Inc

📍 1304 Richland Ave W, Aiken, SC 29801, USA

The Jewelers Loupe Inc is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Aiken. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (803) 648-3875 🌐 Website

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Aiken

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Aiken, SC?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Aiken such as Solid Gold, Kay Jewelers, Jewelry Doctor consistently pay higher percentages (75%–85% of melt value) than pawn shops or mail-in gold services, because they refine or reuse precious metals directly in their own workshops.

What is 14k and 18k gold worth per gram in Aiken right now?

At current Oct 2026 spot benchmarks, 14k gold has a pure melt value of $51.56/gram (typical Aiken buyer payout: $38.67–$43.83/g), and 18k gold has a pure melt value of $66.30/gram (payout: $50.39–$57.02/g).

What ID is required to sell gold jewelry in Aiken?

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Aiken, South Carolina require a valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport) and must be 18+ years old to complete an immediate cash or check payout.

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