🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Mattoon, IL

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Mattoon, IL [Oct 2026]

Compare 5 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 1821 Broadway Ave, 1709 Marshall Ave, 94 Moultrie Ave, 700 Broadway Ave (covering postal codes 61938) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Mattoon, IL 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 Mattoon, Illinois, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 1821 Broadway Ave, 1709 Marshall Ave, 94 Moultrie Ave, 700 Broadway Ave. Across our directory's 5 verified showrooms in Mattoon (145 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 Mattoon, 2 local showrooms operate on Saturdays. Leading local buyers include Gold Buyers USA, Shores Jewelry, Junkin 4 Jewels. 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 • Mattoon, IL

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

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

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Gold Buyers USA	1709 Marshall Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA	⭐ 4.6 (29)	(217) 234-4653
#2 Shores Jewelry	1821 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA	⭐ 4.9 (40)	(217) 235-1074
#3 Junkin 4 Jewels	94 Moultrie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA	⭐ 4.6 (13)	In-Store
#4 Claire's	700 Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA	⭐ 4.4 (27)	(217) 234-3166
#5 Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio	1608 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA	⭐ 4.1 (36)	(217) 234-4277

Verified Showrooms in Mattoon, IL

#1 Verified Mattoon Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (29 reviews)

Gold Buyers USA

📍 1709 Marshall Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

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

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📞 (217) 234-4653 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Mattoon Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (40 reviews)

Shores Jewelry

📍 1821 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

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

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📞 (217) 235-1074 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Mattoon Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (13 reviews)

Junkin 4 Jewels

📍 94 Moultrie Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

Junkin 4 Jewels is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Mattoon. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#4 Verified Mattoon Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (27 reviews)

Claire's

📍 700 Broadway Ave E, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

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

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📞 (217) 234-3166 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified Mattoon Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (36 reviews)

Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio

📍 1608 Broadway Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Mattoon. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (217) 234-4277 🌐 Website

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Mattoon

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Mattoon, IL?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Mattoon such as Gold Buyers USA, Shores Jewelry, Junkin 4 Jewels 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 Mattoon right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Mattoon, Illinois 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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