🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Altoona, PA

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Altoona, PA [Oct 2026]

Compare 11 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along W Chestnut Ave, E Plank Rd, 712 Pleasant Valley Blvd, 5580 Goods Ln (covering postal codes 16601, 16602) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Altoona, PA 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 Altoona, Pennsylvania, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along W Chestnut Ave, E Plank Rd, 712 Pleasant Valley Blvd, 5580 Goods Ln. Across our directory's 11 verified showrooms in Altoona (340 combined client reviews, 4.6★ 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 Altoona, 9 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 5 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Kranich's Jewelers, HarmonyMetals, Kay Jewelers. 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 • Altoona, PA

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

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Karat & Stamp	100% Pure Melt / Gram	Reputable Altoona 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 Altoona

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Kranich's Jewelers	515 E Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16602, USA	⭐ 4.8 (43)	(814) 944-4575
#2 HarmonyMetals	2600 W Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA	⭐ 4.7 (52)	(724) 991-9621
#3 Kay Jewelers	5580 Goods Ln, Altoona, PA 16602, USA	⭐ 4.6 (52)	(814) 944-5341
#4 Dorman's Jewelry Inc	712 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602, USA	⭐ 4.8 (27)	(814) 943-5517
#5 Piercing Pagoda	300 Logan Valley Mall, Altoona, PA 16602, USA	⭐ 4.8 (22)	(814) 943-4558
#6 Your Jewelry Box	908 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602, USA	⭐ 4.8 (19)	(866) 813-0893
#7 Claire's	220 Goods Ln, Altoona, PA 16602, USA	⭐ 4.6 (36)	(814) 946-4929
#8 Littman Jewelers	958 Logan Valley Mall, Altoona, PA 16602, USA	⭐ 4.6 (19)	(814) 941-8423

Verified Showrooms in Altoona, PA

#1 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (43 reviews)

Kranich's Jewelers

📍 515 E Plank Rd, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

Kranich's Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Altoona. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 944-4575 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (52 reviews)

HarmonyMetals

📍 2600 W Chestnut Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (724) 991-9621 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (52 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 5580 Goods Ln, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 944-5341 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (27 reviews)

Dorman's Jewelry Inc

📍 712 Pleasant Valley Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

Dorman's Jewelry Inc is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Altoona. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 943-5517

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#5 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (22 reviews)

Piercing Pagoda

📍 300 Logan Valley Mall, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

Piercing Pagoda is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Altoona. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 943-4558 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (19 reviews)

Your Jewelry Box

📍 908 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (866) 813-0893 🌐 Website

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#7 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (36 reviews)

Claire's

📍 220 Goods Ln, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

Claire's is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Altoona. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 946-4929 🌐 Website

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#8 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (19 reviews)

Littman Jewelers

📍 958 Logan Valley Mall, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 941-8423 🌐 Website

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#9 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (40 reviews)

Zales

📍 903 Logan Valley Mall, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 946-9185 🌐 Website

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#10 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (3 reviews)

bt design jewelry

📍 1814 5th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 934-8452

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#11 Verified Altoona Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (27 reviews)

Setz of Style

📍 2301 Broad Ave, Altoona, PA 16601, USA

Setz of Style is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Altoona. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (814) 329-3699

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Altoona

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Altoona, PA?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Altoona such as Kranich's Jewelers, HarmonyMetals, Kay Jewelers 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 Altoona right now?

At current Oct 2026 spot benchmarks, 14k gold has a pure melt value of $51.56/gram (typical Altoona 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 Altoona?

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Altoona, Pennsylvania 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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