🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Cedar Falls, IA

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

Compare 6 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 6015 University Ave, 306 Viking Rd, College Square Mall, 323 Main St (covering postal codes 50613) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Cedar Falls, 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 Cedar Falls, Iowa, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 6015 University Ave, 306 Viking Rd, College Square Mall, 323 Main St. Across our directory's 6 verified showrooms in Cedar Falls (270 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 Cedar Falls, 3 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 1 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Kay Jewelers, LR Jewelers, Claire's. 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 • Cedar Falls, IA

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

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Karat & Stamp	100% Pure Melt / Gram	Reputable Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Kay Jewelers	306 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA	⭐ 4.7 (54)	(319) 277-2475
#2 LR Jewelers	323 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA	⭐ 4.6 (53)	(319) 266-1705
#3 Claire's	1 College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA	⭐ 4.6 (50)	(319) 277-7376
#4 Precieux Art Jewelers	6015 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA	⭐ 4.6 (26)	(319) 277-0717
#5 TheDiamondStore.com	6015 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA	⭐ 4.5 (34)	(319) 277-0717
#6 Stone Feather Road	218 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA	⭐ 4.3 (53)	(319) 260-2050

Verified Showrooms in Cedar Falls, IA

#1 Verified Cedar Falls Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (54 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 306 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

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

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📞 (319) 277-2475 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Cedar Falls Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (53 reviews)

LR Jewelers

📍 323 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

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

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📞 (319) 266-1705 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Cedar Falls Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (50 reviews)

Claire's

📍 1 College Square Mall, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

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

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📞 (319) 277-7376 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Cedar Falls Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (26 reviews)

Precieux Art Jewelers

📍 6015 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

Precieux Art Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Cedar Falls. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (319) 277-0717 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified Cedar Falls Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (34 reviews)

TheDiamondStore.com

📍 6015 University Ave, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

TheDiamondStore.com is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Cedar Falls. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (319) 277-0717 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified Cedar Falls Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (53 reviews)

Stone Feather Road

📍 218 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, USA

Stone Feather Road is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Cedar Falls. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (319) 260-2050 🌐 Website

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Cedar Falls

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

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Cedar Falls such as Kay Jewelers, LR Jewelers, Claire's 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 Cedar Falls right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Cedar Falls, 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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