🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Decatur, AL

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Decatur, AL [Oct 2026]

Compare 14 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 1801 Beltline Rd, 6th Ave, 2719 Spring Ave, 1214 Castleman Ave (covering postal codes 35601, 35603) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Decatur, AL 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 Decatur, Alabama, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 1801 Beltline Rd, 6th Ave, 2719 Spring Ave, 1214 Castleman Ave. Across our directory's 14 verified showrooms in Decatur (289 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 Decatur, 7 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 4 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include JIMMY SMITH JEWELERS INC, Beltline Pawn & Jewelry, 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 • Decatur, AL

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

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

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 JIMMY SMITH JEWELERS INC	2306 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA	⭐ 4.9 (22)	(256) 353-2512
#2 Beltline Pawn & Jewelry	2719 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603, USA	⭐ 4.8 (23)	(256) 350-6016
#3 Kay Jewelers	2411 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA	⭐ 4.8 (19)	(256) 353-3962
#4 Zales	1801 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA	⭐ 4.7 (28)	(256) 340-0277
#5 KristieJaye Jewelry	1705 Edgewood St SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA	⭐ 4.7 (28)	(256) 309-4671
#6 A Splash of Class	1214 Castleman Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA	⭐ 4.7 (27)	(256) 274-9271
#7 Southern Country Bling by Priscilla	2402 Kelly Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA	⭐ 4.7 (27)	(872) 226-5228
#8 Jamie Hood Jewelers	722 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA	⭐ 4.6 (35)	(256) 686-2852

Verified Showrooms in Decatur, AL

#1 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (22 reviews)

JIMMY SMITH JEWELERS INC

📍 2306 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

JIMMY SMITH JEWELERS INC is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Decatur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (256) 353-2512 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (23 reviews)

Beltline Pawn & Jewelry

📍 2719 Spring Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603, USA

Beltline Pawn & Jewelry is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Decatur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (256) 350-6016 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (19 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 2411 6th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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📞 (256) 353-3962 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (28 reviews)

Zales

📍 1801 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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📞 (256) 340-0277 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (28 reviews)

KristieJaye Jewelry

📍 1705 Edgewood St SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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📞 (256) 309-4671 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (27 reviews)

A Splash of Class

📍 1214 Castleman Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

A Splash of Class is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Decatur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (256) 274-9271

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#7 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (27 reviews)

Southern Country Bling by Priscilla

📍 2402 Kelly Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

Southern Country Bling by Priscilla is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Decatur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (872) 226-5228

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#8 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (35 reviews)

Jamie Hood Jewelers

📍 722 Bank St NE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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📞 (256) 686-2852 🌐 Website

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#9 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (7 reviews)

Designed Jewelry

📍 1801 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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#10 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (6 reviews)

Kelly Jewelry

📍 402 Lee St NE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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#11 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (32 reviews)

Claire's

📍 1801 Beltline Rd SW #B-8, Decatur, AL 35603, USA

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

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📞 (256) 340-9470 🌐 Website

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#12 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (11 reviews)

J C's 14 Karat

📍 401 14th St SE, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

J C's 14 Karat is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Decatur. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (256) 566-7165

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#13 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (19 reviews)

Kellys Jewelers

📍 1101 Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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📞 (256) 355-6065

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#14 Verified Decatur Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (5 reviews)

Esmeralda's Jewelry

📍 101 Albert St SW, Decatur, AL 35601, USA

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

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📞 (256) 340-2499

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Decatur

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Decatur, AL?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Decatur such as JIMMY SMITH JEWELERS INC, Beltline Pawn & Jewelry, 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 Decatur right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Decatur, Alabama 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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