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🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Rapid City, SD

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

Compare 24 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along N Maple Ave, 2017 Mt Rushmore Rd, Mt Rushmore Rd, 419 Kansas City St (covering postal codes 57701, 57702, 57703) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

Rapid City, SD 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 Rapid City, South Dakota, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along N Maple Ave, 2017 Mt Rushmore Rd, Mt Rushmore Rd, 419 Kansas City St. Across our directory's 24 verified showrooms in Rapid City (670 combined client reviews, 4.7★ 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 Rapid City, 10 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 3 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include Black Hills Gold Outlet, Gold Diggers, Stamper Black Hills Gold Outlet. 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 • Rapid City, SD

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

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

Showroom Name Location / Corridor Rating & Reviews Direct Phone
#1 Black Hills Gold Outlet 1601 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA ⭐ 4.9 (30) (605) 348-5536
#2 Gold Diggers 3447 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA ⭐ 4.9 (25) (605) 348-8108
#3 Stamper Black Hills Gold Outlet 2017 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA ⭐ 4.9 (8) (605) 341-9655
#4 Gold Diggers 2017 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA ⭐ 4.7 (20) (605) 341-9655
#5 Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold Outlet, 2707, Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA ⭐ 4.4 (53) (605) 343-7099
#6 Gold And More 2220 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA ⭐ 4.7 (4) In-Store
#7 Landstrom's Black Hills Gold Original Creations Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold Outlet, 2707, Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA ⭐ 4.4 (37) (605) 343-2226
#8 Dakota Coin Precious Metals 615 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA ⭐ 4.3 (40) (605) 484-9788

Verified Showrooms in Rapid City, SD

#1 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (30 reviews)
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Black Hills Gold Outlet

📍 1601 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Black Hills Gold Outlet is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#2 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (25 reviews)
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Gold Diggers

📍 3447 Sturgis Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA

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

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#3 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (8 reviews)
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Stamper Black Hills Gold Outlet

📍 2017 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Stamper Black Hills Gold Outlet is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#4 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (20 reviews)
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Gold Diggers

📍 2017 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#5 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (53 reviews)
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Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold

📍 Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold Outlet, 2707, Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Gold is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#6 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (4 reviews)
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Gold And More

📍 2220 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Gold And More is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#8 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (40 reviews)
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Dakota Coin Precious Metals

📍 615 St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Dakota Coin Precious Metals is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#9 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (49 reviews)
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Trisha Waldron Designs

📍 419 Kansas City St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Trisha Waldron Designs is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#10 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (46 reviews)
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Neugebauer's Fine Jewelry

📍 601 Main St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#11 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (33 reviews)
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Riddle's Jewelry

📍 2200 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#12 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (23 reviews)
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Icing by Claire's

📍 2220 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#13 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 5.0 (7 reviews)
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Madison Worldwide Ventures Llc

📍 2605 Lawndale Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA

Madison Worldwide Ventures Llc is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#14 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (54 reviews)
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Kay Jewelers

📍 1415 Eglin St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#15 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (29 reviews)
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Claire's

📍 2200 N Maple St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#16 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (29 reviews)
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Zales

📍 2220 N Maple Ave, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#17 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (27 reviews)
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Riddle's Jewelry Corporate Office

📍 2707 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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#18 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (26 reviews)
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On the Rox, LLC

📍 512 9th St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

On the Rox, LLC is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#19 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (21 reviews)
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Jewelry Repair Place

📍 3618 Canyon Lake Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702, USA

Jewelry Repair Place is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Rapid City. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#20 Verified Rapid City Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (11 reviews)
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Riddle's Jewelry

📍 202 Disk Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

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

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

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Rapid City, SD?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Rapid City such as Black Hills Gold Outlet, Gold Diggers, Stamper Black Hills Gold Outlet 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 Rapid City right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Rapid City, South Dakota 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.