🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Ankeny, IA

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Ankeny, IA [Oct 2026]

Compare 6 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 802 SE Oralabor Rd, E 1st St, 2005 SE Delaware Ave, N Ankeny Blvd (covering postal codes 50021, 50023) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Ankeny, IA 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 Ankeny, Iowa, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 802 SE Oralabor Rd, E 1st St, 2005 SE Delaware Ave, N Ankeny Blvd. Across our directory's 6 verified showrooms in Ankeny (187 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 Ankeny, 2 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 2 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Greenberg's Jewelers, XoXo Gift & Home, Dave's Jewelry. 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 • Ankeny, IA

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

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

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Greenberg's Jewelers	802 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA	⭐ 4.9 (44)	(515) 965-9555
#2 XoXo Gift & Home	721 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA	⭐ 4.7 (44)	(515) 964-0600
#3 Dave's Jewelry	917 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA	⭐ 4.8 (26)	(515) 964-5584
#4 Kay Jewelers	2005 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA	⭐ 4.6 (27)	(515) 963-9628
#5 Diamond	808 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA	⭐ 4.5 (18)	(515) 965-9555
#6 Fiscus Jewelers	1701 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA	⭐ 4.3 (28)	(515) 964-9098

Verified Showrooms in Ankeny, IA

#1 Verified Ankeny Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (44 reviews)

Greenberg's Jewelers

📍 802 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

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

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📞 (515) 965-9555 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Ankeny Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (44 reviews)

XoXo Gift & Home

📍 721 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA

XoXo Gift & Home is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Ankeny. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (515) 964-0600 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Ankeny Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (26 reviews)

Dave's Jewelry

📍 917 E 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

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

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📞 (515) 964-5584 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Ankeny Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (27 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 2005 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

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

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📞 (515) 963-9628 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified Ankeny Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (18 reviews)

Diamond

📍 808 SE Oralabor Rd, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

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

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📞 (515) 965-9555 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified Ankeny Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (28 reviews)

Fiscus Jewelers

📍 1701 SE Delaware Ave, Ankeny, IA 50021, USA

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

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📞 (515) 964-9098 🌐 Website

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Ankeny

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Ankeny, IA?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Ankeny such as Greenberg's Jewelers, XoXo Gift & Home, Dave's Jewelry 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 Ankeny right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Ankeny, Iowa 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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