🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Morehead City, NC

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

Compare 6 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 3205 Bridges St, 3025 Bridges St, 1113 Arendell St, 5167 Hwy (covering postal codes 28557) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Morehead City, 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 Morehead City, North Carolina, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 3205 Bridges St, 3025 Bridges St, 1113 Arendell St, 5167 Hwy. Across our directory's 6 verified showrooms in Morehead City (113 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 Morehead City, 4 local showrooms operate on Saturdays. Leading local buyers include Addy's Jewelry & Speciaties, J R Dunn Jewelers, Jewelers' Workbench Inc. 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 • Morehead City, NC

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

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

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Addy's Jewelry & Speciaties	3205 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA	⭐ 4.8 (33)	(252) 342-4494
#2 J R Dunn Jewelers	5167 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA	⭐ 4.7 (22)	(252) 726-8700
#3 Jewelers' Workbench Inc	3025 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA	⭐ 4.8 (9)	(252) 247-6930
#4 DP Jewelry Designs	1113 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA	⭐ 4.7 (21)	(252) 727-0550
#5 Diamond Shoal Jewelers	4737 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA	⭐ 4.3 (11)	(252) 726-9582
#6 Jewels In the Sand	5178 US-70, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA	⭐ 4.2 (17)	(252) 240-2088

Verified Showrooms in Morehead City, NC

#1 Verified Morehead City Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (33 reviews)

Addy's Jewelry & Speciaties

📍 3205 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA

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

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📞 (252) 342-4494 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified Morehead City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (22 reviews)

J R Dunn Jewelers

📍 5167 Hwy 70 W, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA

J R Dunn Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Morehead City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (252) 726-8700 🌐 Website

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#3 Verified Morehead City Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (9 reviews)

Jewelers' Workbench Inc

📍 3025 Bridges St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA

Jewelers' Workbench Inc is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Morehead City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (252) 247-6930

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#4 Verified Morehead City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (21 reviews)

DP Jewelry Designs

📍 1113 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA

DP Jewelry Designs is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Morehead City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (252) 727-0550 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified Morehead City Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (11 reviews)

Diamond Shoal Jewelers

📍 4737 Arendell St, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA

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

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📞 (252) 726-9582 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified Morehead City Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (17 reviews)

Jewels In the Sand

📍 5178 US-70, Morehead City, NC 28557, USA

Jewels In the Sand is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Morehead City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (252) 240-2088

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

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Morehead City, NC?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Morehead City such as Addy's Jewelry & Speciaties, J R Dunn Jewelers, Jewelers' Workbench Inc 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 Morehead City right now?

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

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