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🪙 Live Local Gold & Diamond Payout Guide • San Mateo, CA

Best Places to Sell Gold, Scrap Jewelry & Diamonds in San Mateo, CA [Oct 2026]

Compare 18 verified brick-and-mortar gold buyers, estate jewelers, and GIA diamond dealers along E Sailer Dr, 3090 Los Prados St, 50 Ben Franklin Ct, S San Mateo Dr (covering postal codes 94403, 94401, 94402) — plus live USD per-gram melt values so you never accept a lowball pawn shop offer.

San Mateo, CA 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 San Mateo, California, payout percentages vary dramatically between street-level pawn brokers and established fine jewelers along E Sailer Dr, 3090 Los Prados St, 50 Ben Franklin Ct, S San Mateo Dr. Across our directory's 18 verified showrooms in San Mateo (521 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 San Mateo, 14 local showrooms operate on Saturdays and 4 open on Sundays. Leading local buyers include L Torres Goldsmith, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Joyeria Y Botanica. 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 • San Mateo, CA

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

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Karat & Stamp 100% Pure Melt / Gram Reputable San Mateo 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 San Mateo

Showroom Name Location / Corridor Rating & Reviews Direct Phone
#1 L Torres Goldsmith 318 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA ⭐ 4.7 (25) (650) 343-1148
#2 Ben Bridge Jeweler 437 E Sailer Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA ⭐ 4.8 (51) (650) 571-1133
#3 Joyeria Y Botanica 244 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA ⭐ 4.9 (21) (650) 558-8128
#4 Artify Jewels 3090 Los Prados St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA ⭐ 4.8 (21) (217) 460-2533
#5 Galati Jewelers 50 Ben Franklin Ct, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA ⭐ 4.6 (44) (650) 342-6555
#6 Perfect Details 127 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA ⭐ 4.5 (47) (650) 576-4927
#7 Steiners Jewelry 251 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA ⭐ 4.6 (28) (650) 342-1824
#8 Atheria Jewelry 205 De Anza Ct, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA ⭐ 4.7 (16) In-Store

Verified Showrooms in San Mateo, CA

#1 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (25 reviews)
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L Torres Goldsmith

📍 318 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

L Torres Goldsmith is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#2 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (51 reviews)
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Ben Bridge Jeweler

📍 437 E Sailer Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

Ben Bridge Jeweler is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#3 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.9 (21 reviews)
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Joyeria Y Botanica

📍 244 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

Joyeria Y Botanica is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#4 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.8 (21 reviews)
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Artify Jewels

📍 3090 Los Prados St, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

Artify Jewels is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#5 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (44 reviews)
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Galati Jewelers

📍 50 Ben Franklin Ct, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

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

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#6 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (47 reviews)
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Perfect Details

📍 127 N San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

Perfect Details is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#7 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.6 (28 reviews)
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Steiners Jewelry

📍 251 S San Mateo Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

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

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#8 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (16 reviews)
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Atheria Jewelry

📍 205 De Anza Ct, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA

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

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#9 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.7 (12 reviews)
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Misha Jewelry Designs

📍 618 Harvard Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA

Misha Jewelry Designs is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#10 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.5 (29 reviews)
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ALFA PAWN

📍 2322 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

ALFA PAWN is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#11 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (37 reviews)
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Appelblom Jewelry Co.

📍 82 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

Appelblom Jewelry Co. is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#12 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (31 reviews)
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Sparkle Jewelry Inc

📍 430 Peninsula Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, USA

Sparkle Jewelry Inc is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#14 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.1 (51 reviews)
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Shane Co.

📍 690 Concar Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402, USA

Shane Co. is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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#15 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.3 (26 reviews)
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Kay Jewelers

📍 Sixty 31st Avenue, Space #1040, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

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

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#16 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.4 (12 reviews)
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Jewelry Addicts

📍 3713 Martin Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

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

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#17 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (31 reviews)
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Claire's

📍 398 E Sailer Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

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

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#18 Verified San Mateo Specialist ⭐ 4.2 (10 reviews)
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Diamond Cutters

📍 115 W 25th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403, USA

Diamond Cutters is an esteemed jewelry showroom and custom design studio in San Mateo. Offering fine handcrafted jewelry, diamond collections, and master artisan craftsmanship.

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Frequently Asked Questions: 🪙 Sell Gold & Diamonds in San Mateo

Who pays the most for gold and diamonds in San Mateo, CA?

Established fine jewelers and estate buyers in San Mateo such as L Torres Goldsmith, Ben Bridge Jeweler, Joyeria Y Botanica 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 San Mateo right now?

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

All licensed second-hand precious metal dealers in San Mateo, California 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.