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🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • Richmond, KY

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in Richmond, KY [Oct 2026]

Compare 8 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along 630 Big Hill Ave, 415 Leighway Dr, 1146 Barnes Mill Rd, 451 Big Hill Ave (covering postal codes 40475) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

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Richmond, KY 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 Richmond, Kentucky, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along 630 Big Hill Ave, 415 Leighway Dr, 1146 Barnes Mill Rd, 451 Big Hill Ave. Across our directory's 8 verified showrooms in Richmond (208 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 Richmond, 7 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 2 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include The Castle Jewelry and Pawn of Richmond, Hopper's Jewelry, 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 • Richmond, KY

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

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

Showroom Name Location / Corridor Rating & Reviews Direct Phone
#1 The Castle Jewelry and Pawn of Richmond 630 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.9 (22) (859) 623-4535
#2 Hopper's Jewelry 415 Leighway Dr, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.7 (40) (859) 623-6816
#3 Kay Jewelers 1146 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.8 (25) (859) 623-6033
#4 Gwen's Fine Jewelers 841 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.6 (22) (859) 624-9600
#5 Gem-Ray Jewelers 451 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.6 (11) (859) 623-3154
#6 The Boutique at Merle Norman Cosmetics 2008 Merchant Dr, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.5 (19) (859) 624-9825
#7 Leeds Fine Jewelry & Repair 108 E Main St, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.1 (42) (859) 624-4200
#8 Montblanc Grand Cayman 148 Lost Fork Rd, Richmond, KY 40475, USA ⭐ 4.1 (27) +1 345-949-7477

Verified Showrooms in Richmond, KY

#2 Verified Richmond Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (40 reviews)
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Hopper's Jewelry

📍 415 Leighway Dr, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

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

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📞 (859) 623-6816 🌐 Website
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#3 Verified Richmond Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (25 reviews)
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Kay Jewelers

📍 1146 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

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

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#4 Verified Richmond Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (22 reviews)
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Gwen's Fine Jewelers

📍 841 Eastern Bypass, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

Gwen's Fine Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Richmond. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (859) 624-9600 🌐 Website
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#5 Verified Richmond Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (11 reviews)
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Gem-Ray Jewelers

📍 451 Big Hill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

Gem-Ray Jewelers is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Richmond. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (859) 623-3154
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#7 Verified Richmond Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (42 reviews)
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Leeds Fine Jewelry & Repair

📍 108 E Main St, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

Leeds Fine Jewelry & Repair is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Richmond. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 (859) 624-4200 🌐 Website
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#8 Verified Richmond Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (27 reviews)
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Montblanc Grand Cayman

📍 148 Lost Fork Rd, Richmond, KY 40475, USA

Montblanc Grand Cayman is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in Richmond. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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📞 +1 345-949-7477
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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in Richmond

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in Richmond, KY?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in Richmond such as The Castle Jewelry and Pawn of Richmond, Hopper's Jewelry, 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 Richmond right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in Richmond, Kentucky 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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