Durham gold buyers: questions
Who buys gold in Durham?
Durham, within 5 mi of the center: National Pawn (1.9 mi), Jewelsmith (2.5 mi), Picasso Pawn (2.9 mi) and 3 more; Chapel Hill: Olmaz Jewelers (7.7 mi) and JewelRecycle, LLC (Chapel Hill) (8.7 mi); Cary: Mark Andrews Jewelers (11.8 mi), PayMore (14.5 mi), Johnson's Jewelers of Cary (14.7 mi) and 7 more; Raleigh: Raleigh Gold Jewelry, Diamond and Coin Buyers (14.1 mi) and Golden Isles Coins Inc. (19.4 mi).
How much do gold buyers in Durham 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 Durham gold buyers open on Sunday?
2 of the 20 with a full week of posted hours: Raleigh Gold Jewelry, Diamond and Coin Buyers (midnight–5pm) and REEDS 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.









