🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • New Bern, NC

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

Compare 10 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, 1331 McCarthy Blvd, 222 Middle St, 3599 Red Oak Dr (covering postal codes 28562, 28560) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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New Bern, 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 New Bern, North Carolina, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, 1331 McCarthy Blvd, 222 Middle St, 3599 Red Oak Dr. Across our directory's 10 verified showrooms in New Bern (247 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 New Bern, 8 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 2 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Hearne's Fine Jewelry, Silver Sensations, Mike's Downtown 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 • New Bern, NC

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

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Karat & Stamp	100% Pure Melt / Gram	Reputable New Bern 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 New Bern

Showroom Name	Location / Corridor	Rating & Reviews	Direct Phone
#1 Hearne's Fine Jewelry	1331 McCarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA	⭐ 4.9 (30)	(252) 637-2784
#2 Silver Sensations	1300 NC-55, New Bern, NC 28562, USA	⭐ 4.9 (28)	(252) 639-1721
#3 Mike's Downtown Jewelers	222 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560, USA	⭐ 4.9 (12)	(252) 637-9775
#4 Kay Jewelers	3016 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA	⭐ 4.5 (44)	(252) 633-1028
#5 Zales	3138 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA	⭐ 4.6 (29)	(252) 638-4977
#6 TLC Tammy Lee Creations	3599 Red Oak Dr, New Bern, NC 28562, USA	⭐ 4.7 (13)	(252) 288-9001
#7 Piercing Pagoda	3014 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA	⭐ 4.4 (43)	(252) 633-6625
#8 The Dirty Bird	1906 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA	⭐ 4.2 (16)	(252) 631-5097

Verified Showrooms in New Bern, NC

#1 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (30 reviews)

Hearne's Fine Jewelry

📍 1331 McCarthy Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

Hearne's Fine Jewelry is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in New Bern. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (252) 637-2784 🌐 Website

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#2 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (28 reviews)

Silver Sensations

📍 1300 NC-55, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 639-1721

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#3 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (12 reviews)

Mike's Downtown Jewelers

📍 222 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

Mike's Downtown Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in New Bern. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 637-9775

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#4 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (44 reviews)

Kay Jewelers

📍 3016 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 633-1028 🌐 Website

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#5 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (29 reviews)

Zales

📍 3138 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

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

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 638-4977 🌐 Website

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#6 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (13 reviews)

TLC Tammy Lee Creations

📍 3599 Red Oak Dr, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

TLC Tammy Lee Creations is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in New Bern. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 288-9001

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#7 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (43 reviews)

Piercing Pagoda

📍 3014 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Blvd, New Bern, NC 28562, USA

Piercing Pagoda is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in New Bern. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 633-6625 🌐 Website

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#8 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (16 reviews)

The Dirty Bird

📍 1906 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

The Dirty Bird is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in New Bern. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 631-5097

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#9 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (13 reviews)

Gifted Sista

📍 429 Garner Rd, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

Gifted Sista is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in New Bern. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 772-2266

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#10 Verified New Bern Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (19 reviews)

Stardust Gallery

📍 244 Middle St, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

Stardust Gallery is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in New Bern. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

Fine JewelryCustom Consultation

📞 (252) 617-0209 🌐 Website

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in New Bern

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in New Bern, NC?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in New Bern such as Hearne's Fine Jewelry, Silver Sensations, Mike's Downtown 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 New Bern right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in New Bern, 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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