🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Chapel Hill, NC

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Chapel Hill, NC [Oct 2026]

Compare 11 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along E Franklin St, W Franklin St, 135 Cedar Hills Cir, 507 Damascus Church Rd (covering postal codes 27514, 27516, 27517) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Chapel Hill, NC 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 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along E Franklin St, W Franklin St, 135 Cedar Hills Cir, 507 Damascus Church Rd. Across our directory's 11 verified showrooms in Chapel Hill (271 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 Chapel Hill, 7 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 2 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Olmaz Jewelers, Creative Metalsmiths, Minata 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 • Chapel Hill, NC

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

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Karat & Stamp	100% Pure Melt / Gram	Reputable Chapel Hill 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 Chapel Hill

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Olmaz Jewelers	1800 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA	⭐ 4.9 (36)	(984) 234-3416
#2 Creative Metalsmiths	117 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA	⭐ 4.7 (44)	(919) 967-2037
#3 Minata Jewelers	507 Damascus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA	⭐ 4.8 (19)	(919) 967-8964
#4 Quiddity & Pearls	135 Cedar Hills Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA	⭐ 4.8 (7)	(919) 964-1003
#5 Soul Sisters	506 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA	⭐ 4.6 (21)	In-Store
#6 The Crystal Garden	1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA	⭐ 4.6 (19)	(919) 265-8038
#7 Evans Jewelers	300 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA	⭐ 4.5 (27)	(919) 968-4001
#8 William Travis Jewelry Ltd	208 West Franklin, 208 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA	⭐ 4.6 (9)	(919) 968-0011

Verified Showrooms in Chapel Hill, NC

#1 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (36 reviews)

Olmaz Jewelers

📍 1800 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

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

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📞 (984) 234-3416 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (44 reviews)

Creative Metalsmiths

📍 117 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Creative Metalsmiths is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (919) 967-2037 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (19 reviews)

Minata Jewelers

📍 507 Damascus Church Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

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

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📞 (919) 967-8964 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (7 reviews)

Quiddity & Pearls

📍 135 Cedar Hills Cir, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Quiddity & Pearls is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (919) 964-1003

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#5 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (21 reviews)

Soul Sisters

📍 506 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

Soul Sisters is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#6 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (19 reviews)

The Crystal Garden

📍 1129 Weaver Dairy Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

The Crystal Garden is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (919) 265-8038 🌐 Website

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#7 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (27 reviews)

Evans Jewelers

📍 300 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

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

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📞 (919) 968-4001 🌐 Website

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#8 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (9 reviews)

William Travis Jewelry Ltd

📍 208 West Franklin, 208 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

William Travis Jewelry Ltd is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (919) 968-0011 🌐 Website

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#9 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (53 reviews)

Light Art & Design

📍 110 N Merritt Mill Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516, USA

Light Art & Design is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (919) 942-7077 🌐 Website

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#10 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (20 reviews)

Kim G Piracci Jewlery

📍 1709 Legion Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517, USA

Kim G Piracci Jewlery is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (919) 260-3686

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#11 Verified Chapel Hill Specialist ⭐ 3.9 (16 reviews)

Gerrie & Co

📍 201 S Estes Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Gerrie & Co is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Chapel Hill. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (919) 967-7279

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Chapel Hill

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Chapel Hill, NC?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Chapel Hill such as Olmaz Jewelers, Creative Metalsmiths, Minata 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 Chapel Hill right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Chapel Hill, North 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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