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Gold & Jewelry Buyers in Crystal Lake That Pay Cash

5 local buyers across Crystal Lake — including Cash for Gold, Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop and Jewelry & Coin Mart — pay cash for used jewelry & watches. Average buyer rating 4.8★ across 1,839 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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Melt value calculator

What is your gold in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake →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 — Nearest buyers to Crystal Lake — closest is 4 mi

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Cash for Gold
Cash for Gold
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (620)
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–5pm · Sun 10am–1pm
3939 Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
4 mi away
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Jewelry & Coin Mart
Jewelry & Coin Mart
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (386)
Mon Closed · Tue–Wed 10am–6pm · Thu Closed · Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–2pm · Sun Closed
757 W Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194
18 mi away
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STC Cash for Gold and Silver
STC Cash for Gold and Silver
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.3 (45)
Mon Closed · Tue–Fri 10am–5pm · Sat 11am–5pm · Sun 12pm–4pm
840 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174
22 mi away
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EZ Jewelry & Loan
EZ Jewelry & Loan
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.7 (319)
Mon–Fri 9am–7pm · Sat 9am–6pm · Sun Closed
1460 Main Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
14 mi away
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Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop
Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (469)
Mon–Fri 10am–9pm · Sat 10am–7pm · Sun 11am–7pm
130 S Main St, Algonquin, IL 60102
5 mi away
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Where they are

Where Crystal Lake’s 5 gold buyers are

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

Algonquin 2
  • Cash for Gold 4.2 mi · 4.9★ (620)
  • Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop 5.1 mi · 4.9★ (469)
Elgin 1
  • EZ Jewelry & Loan 14.4 mi · 4.7★ (319)
Schaumburg 1
  • Jewelry & Coin Mart 17.6 mi · 4.7★ (386)
St. Charles 1
  • STC Cash for Gold and Silver 22.2 mi · 4.3★ (45)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 5 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

3open Sunday
  • Cash for Gold10am–1pm
  • Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop11am–7pm
  • STC Cash for Gold and Silver12pm–4pm
1open until 8pm or later
  • Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shopuntil 9pm
1open by 9am
  • EZ Jewelry & Loanfrom 9am
Who’s buying

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

4 independent1 Cash for Gold

The most-reviewed independent shops are Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop (469 reviews, 4.9★), Jewelry & Coin Mart (386 reviews, 4.7★) and EZ Jewelry & Loan (319 reviews, 4.7★). 4 of the 5 are listed only for gold and jewelry. The other one is also listed for cameras, computers, tablets and instruments.

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 5 Crystal Lake buyers are listed for Watches. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Jewelry

All 5 Crystal Lake buyers are listed for Jewelry. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Silver

All 5 Crystal Lake buyers are listed for Silver. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Gold

All 5 Crystal Lake 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.

Crystal Lake gold buyers: questions

Who buys gold in Crystal Lake?

Algonquin: Cash for Gold (4.2 mi) and Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop (5.1 mi); Elgin: EZ Jewelry & Loan (14.4 mi); Schaumburg: Jewelry & Coin Mart (17.6 mi); St. Charles: STC Cash for Gold and Silver (22.2 mi).

How much do gold buyers in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake gold buyers open on Sunday?

3 of the 5 with a full week of posted hours: Cash for Gold (10am–1pm), Gold and Jewelry Direct: Algonguin Coin Shop (11am–7pm) and STC Cash for Gold and Silver (12pm–4pm).

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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