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Gold & Jewelry Buyers in Iowa City That Pay Cash

2 local buyers across Iowa City — including Diamond Leaf Jewelers and Ron's Coins & Collectibles — pay cash for used jewelry & watches. Average buyer rating 4.7★ across 205 Google reviews. Pick your device below to compare local offers.

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2 local buyers in Iowa City · 4 types · tap one to see who buys it.

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Melt value calculator

What is your gold in Iowa City 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 Iowa City →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 Iowa City — closest is 3 mi

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Diamond Leaf Jewelers
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.9 (120)
Mon–Tue 10am–5pm · Wed Closed · Thu–Fri 10am–5pm · Sat 10am–4pm · Sun 11am–4pm
570 1st Ave Ste 105, Coralville, IA 52241
3 mi away
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Ron's Coins & Collectibles
Ron's Coins & Collectibles
Free quote · No obligation
★ 4.4 (85)
Mon–Fri 9am–4pm · Sat 9am–12pm · Sun Closed
620 Center Point Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
26 mi away
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Where they are

Where Iowa City’s 2 gold buyers are

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

Coralville 1
  • Diamond Leaf Jewelers 3.4 mi · 4.9★ (120)
Cedar Rapids 1
  • Ron's Coins & Collectibles 25.6 mi · 4.4★ (85)
When to go

Weekend and evening hours

From the posted Google hours of the 2 buyers with a full week listed. Call before a long drive; hours change.

1open Sunday
  • Diamond Leaf Jewelers11am–4pm
1open by 9am
  • Ron's Coins & Collectiblesfrom 9am
Who’s buying

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

2 independent

The most-reviewed independent shops are Diamond Leaf Jewelers (120 reviews, 4.9★) and Ron's Coins & Collectibles (85 reviews, 4.4★). All 2 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 2 Iowa City buyers are listed for Watches. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Jewelry

All 2 Iowa City buyers are listed for Jewelry. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Silver

All 2 Iowa City buyers are listed for Silver. Call to confirm a buyer takes your model.

Gold

All 2 Iowa City 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.

Iowa City gold buyers: questions

Who buys gold in Iowa City?

Coralville: Diamond Leaf Jewelers (3.4 mi); Cedar Rapids: Ron's Coins & Collectibles (25.6 mi).

How much do gold buyers in Iowa City 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 Iowa City gold buyers open on Sunday?

1 of the 2 with a full week of posted hours: Diamond Leaf Jewelers (11am–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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