Chapel Hill, NC · Jewelry & Watches

Gold & Jewelry Buyers in Chapel Hill That Pay Cash

9 local buyers across Chapel Hill — including National Pawn, National Pawn and Jewelry and Picasso Pawn — pay cash for used jewelry & watches. Average buyer rating 5.0★ across 11,215 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Serving Chapel Hill, Durham, Carrboro, Pittsboro

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9 local buyers in Chapel Hill · 4 types · tap one to see who buys it.

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Melt value calculator

What is your gold in Chapel Hill actually worth?

Enter the karat or purity and the weight. Melt value is the pure metal content at today’s spot price; local shops pay a share of that for scrap, and closer to spot for coins and bars.

Gold$4,033.80/ troy oz
Silver$51.66/ troy oz
Platinum$1,544.00/ troy oz
Spot as of 2026-11-10 · Gold-API.com
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Melt value$379.345 g of 14K gold · 2.92 g pure
Local shops typically pay$266 – $34170%–90% of melt for scrap gold
Find a gold buyer in Chapel Hill →Get two quotes. Any buyer should test and weigh your items in front of you.

Estimates only. Stones, clasps and plating are not metal weight; designer and antique pieces can be worth more than melt and should be appraised, not scrapped.

Local Buyers — 9 buyers in Chapel Hill

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Olmaz Jewelers
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (445)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun Closed
1800 E Franklin St Suite 26B, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
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Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (389)
Mon–Sat 10am–6pm · Sun Closed
University Place Mall, 201 S Estes Dr Suite 200C, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Jewelry Repair & Watches
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.6 (171)
Mon Closed · Tue–Thu 10am–4:30pm · Fri 10am–12:30pm · Sat 10am–3pm · Sun Closed
1804 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705
10 mi away
Picasso Pawn
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (1,665)
Mon–Sat 9am–6pm · Sun Closed
2216 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27704
10 mi away
John David Jewelers
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (147)
Mon Closed · Tue–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 11am–4pm · Sun Closed
4015 University Dr G, Durham, NC 27707
6 mi away
National Pawn and Jewelry
Free quote · No obligation
★ 5.0 (3,363)
Mon–Sat 9:30am–6:30pm · Sun Closed
2334 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705
10 mi away

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Where they are

Where Chapel Hill’s 9 gold buyers are

Grouped by the town on each buyer’s Google address; distance is from the center of Chapel Hill.

Chapel Hill, within 5 mi of the center 2
  • JewelRecycle, LLC under 1 mi · 4.9★ (389)
  • Olmaz Jewelers 1.1 mi · 4.9★ (445)
Durham 7
  • John David Jewelers 5.5 mi · 4.9★ (147)
  • Fink's Jewelers 6.0 mi · 4.9★ (1,147)
  • National Pawn 6.9 mi · 5★ (3,491)
  • Jewelsmith 8.5 mi · 4.9★ (397)
  • National Pawn and Jewelry 9.5 mi · 5★ (3,363)
  • Jewelry Repair & Watches 9.7 mi · 4.6★ (171)
  • Picasso Pawn 10.5 mi · 4.9★ (1,665)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 9 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open Sunday
  • Fink's Jewelers12pm–6pm
1open until 8pm or later
  • Fink's Jewelersuntil 8pm
1open by 9am
  • Picasso Pawnfrom 9am
Who’s buying

Independent shops, chains and what else they’re listed for

9 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are National Pawn (3,491 reviews, 5★), National Pawn and Jewelry (3,363 reviews, 5★) and Picasso Pawn (1,665 reviews, 4.9★). All 9 are listed only for gold and jewelry.

Values

What gold and silver are worth today

At today’s gold spot of $4,034 per troy ounce, pure gold is $129.69 per gram. Buyers pay a share of that by karat: roughly $38–$49 per gram for 10K, $53–$68 for 14K and $68–$88 for 18K scrap (70–90% of melt). Coins and bars get closer to spot.

Watches

All 9 Chapel Hill buyers are listed for Watches. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Jewelry

All 9 Chapel Hill buyers are listed for Jewelry. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Silver

All 9 Chapel Hill buyers are listed for Silver. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Gold

All 9 Chapel Hill buyers are listed for Gold. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Before you go

Karat stampLook for 10K, 14K, 18K (or 417, 585, 750) inside rings and on clasps.
TestingA buyer should weigh and test your pieces in front of you and quote per gram.
Photo IDBring one. Many states require gold buyers to record it.
WatchesKeep a luxury watch out of the scrap pile, and bring its box and papers.

Chapel Hill gold buyers: questions

Who buys gold in Chapel Hill?

Chapel Hill, within 5 mi of the center: JewelRecycle, LLC (0.6 mi) and Olmaz Jewelers (1.1 mi); Durham: John David Jewelers (5.5 mi), Fink's Jewelers (6.0 mi), National Pawn (6.9 mi) and 4 more.

How much do gold buyers in Chapel Hill pay per gram?

At today’s gold spot of $4,034 per troy ounce, pure gold is $129.69 per gram. Buyers pay a share of that by karat: roughly $38–$49 per gram for 10K, $53–$68 for 14K and $68–$88 for 18K scrap (70–90% of melt). Coins and bars get closer to spot. The calculator above does the math for your exact weight.

Are any Chapel Hill gold buyers open on Sunday?

1 of the 9 with a full week of posted hours: Fink's Jewelers (12pm–6pm).

Is gold priced the same at every buyer?

No. Buyers pay a share of melt value, and the share varies by buyer and by piece. Ask two buyers for a per-gram quote on the same items before you sell.

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