🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Mason City, IA

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

Compare 7 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 4th St, S Federal Ave, 2nd St, 1st St (covering postal codes 50401) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Mason City, 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 Mason City, Iowa, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 4th St, S Federal Ave, 2nd St, 1st St. Across our directory's 7 verified showrooms in Mason City (229 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 Mason City, 5 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 2 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Riddle's Jewelry, Claire's, 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 • Mason City, IA

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

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Karat & Stamp	100% Pure Melt / Gram	Reputable Mason City 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 Mason City

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Riddle's Jewelry	23 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401, USA	⭐ 4.7 (53)	(641) 423-7833
#2 Claire's	100 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401, USA	⭐ 4.6 (52)	(641) 424-6768
#3 Kay Jewelers	4109 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401, USA	⭐ 4.7 (29)	(641) 201-1772
#4 David Lee Jeweler	202 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA 50401, USA	⭐ 4.6 (19)	(641) 424-1243
#5 Grunwald & Kiger Fine Jewelers	4700 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401, USA	⭐ 4.5 (31)	(641) 423-5116
#6 The Diamond Store	10 1st St SE, Mason City, IA 50401, USA	⭐ 4.3 (23)	(641) 424-9820
#7 Stadheim Jewelers	2001 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401, USA	⭐ 4.3 (22)	(641) 424-7005

Verified Showrooms in Mason City, IA

#1 Verified Mason City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (53 reviews)

Riddle's Jewelry

📍 23 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (641) 423-7833 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Mason City Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (52 reviews)

Claire's

📍 100 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (641) 424-6768 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Mason City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (29 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 4109 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (641) 201-1772 🌐 Website

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#4 Verified Mason City Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (19 reviews)

David Lee Jeweler

📍 202 2nd St SE, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

David Lee Jeweler is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Mason City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (641) 424-1243 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified Mason City Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (31 reviews)

Grunwald & Kiger Fine Jewelers

📍 4700 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

Grunwald & Kiger Fine Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Mason City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (641) 423-5116 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified Mason City Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (23 reviews)

The Diamond Store

📍 10 1st St SE, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (641) 424-9820 🌐 Website

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#7 Verified Mason City Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (22 reviews)

Stadheim Jewelers

📍 2001 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (641) 424-7005 🌐 Website

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Mason City

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

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Mason City such as Riddle's Jewelry, Claire's, 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 Mason City right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Mason City, 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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