🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Durango, CO

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Durango, CO [Oct 2026]

Compare 20 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 922 Main Ave, 820 Main Ave, 828 Main Ave, E 3rd Ave (covering postal codes 81301, 17897, 81303) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Durango, CO 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 Durango, Colorado, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 922 Main Ave, 820 Main Ave, 828 Main Ave, E 3rd Ave. Across our directory's 20 verified showrooms in Durango (570 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 Durango, 7 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 5 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Old Gold, Diane West Jewelry & Art, Sticks & Stones Handmade. 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 • Durango, CO

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

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

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Old Gold	329 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303, USA	⭐ 4.8 (23)	(970) 247-1700
#2 Diane West Jewelry & Art	820 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA	⭐ 4.8 (50)	(970) 385-4444
#3 Sticks & Stones Handmade	922 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA	⭐ 4.8 (45)	(970) 317-5696
#4 Durango Silver Company	17897 US-160, Durango, CO 81301, USA	⭐ 4.8 (35)	(970) 375-2401
#5 Sorrel Sky Gallery	828 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA	⭐ 4.6 (49)	(970) 247-3555
#6 Meridane Design	902 livesay drive, Durango, CO 81301, USA	⭐ 4.7 (34)	(970) 769-3140
#7 Sencera Jewelry	862 Main Ave UNIT 222, Durango, CO 81301, USA	⭐ 4.7 (19)	(970) 946-6868
#8 Janine Gibbons	1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA	⭐ 4.7 (14)	(907) 617-5812

Verified Showrooms in Durango, CO

#1 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (23 reviews)

Old Gold

📍 329 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303, USA

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

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📞 (970) 247-1700 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (50 reviews)

Diane West Jewelry & Art

📍 820 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Diane West Jewelry & Art is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Durango. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (970) 385-4444 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (45 reviews)

Sticks & Stones Handmade

📍 922 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Sticks & Stones Handmade is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Durango. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (970) 317-5696 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (35 reviews)

Durango Silver Company

📍 17897 US-160, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

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📞 (970) 375-2401 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (49 reviews)

Sorrel Sky Gallery

📍 828 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Sorrel Sky Gallery is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Durango. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (970) 247-3555 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (34 reviews)

Meridane Design

📍 902 livesay drive, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

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📞 (970) 769-3140 🌐 Website

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#7 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (19 reviews)

Sencera Jewelry

📍 862 Main Ave UNIT 222, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (970) 946-6868

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#8 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (14 reviews)

Janine Gibbons

📍 1309 E 3rd Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

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📞 (907) 617-5812 🌐 Website

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#9 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (49 reviews)

Beads & Beyond

📍 842 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Beads & Beyond is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Durango. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (970) 247-1204 🌐 Website

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#10 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (16 reviews)

Earthen Vessel Gallery

📍 101 W 9th St, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Earthen Vessel Gallery is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Durango. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (970) 247-1281 🌐 Website

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#11 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (49 reviews)

Frontera Designs

📍 Forest Rd 579, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

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📞 (337) 789-4768 🌐 Website

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#12 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (8 reviews)

Mcknight Jewelry & Engravable

📍 340 Co Rd 239, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Mcknight Jewelry & Engravable is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Durango. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#13 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (26 reviews)

Claire's

📍 800 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (970) 247-7911 🌐 Website

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#14 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (13 reviews)

EmorySilver

📍 171 E 7th St #1A, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (970) 317-8662 🌐 Website

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#15 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (11 reviews)

Shamanda Jewelry

📍 902 livesay drive, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (970) 769-4673

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#16 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (26 reviews)

Lanka Blue Jewelry

📍 701 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

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📞 (970) 247-9448 🌐 Website

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#17 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (24 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 800 S Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81301, USA

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

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📞 (970) 259-9173 🌐 Website

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#18 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (35 reviews)

Jamie's Jewelry & Watch Repair

📍 125 E 10th St, Durango, CO 81301, USA

Jamie's Jewelry & Watch Repair is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Durango. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (970) 259-2534 🌐 Website

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#19 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (19 reviews)

Aldrich Art Jewelry

📍 178 Bodo Dr, Durango, CO 81303, USA

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

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📞 (970) 382-3826 🌐 Website

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#20 Verified Durango Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (25 reviews)

Carol Martin Jewelry

📍 81 Luna Ln, Durango, CO 81303, USA

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

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📞 (970) 259-3437 🌐 Website

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Durango

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Durango, CO?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Durango such as Old Gold, Diane West Jewelry & Art, Sticks & Stones Handmade 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 Durango right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Durango, Colorado 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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