Gold is near $4,172.57 per troy ounce and silver is near $62.63 per troy ounce as of early July 3, 2026. Market is strong, not smooth. For unwanted jewelry, coins, sterling silver, or bullion, today's quote is worth checking.
What moved this week
Our metals.dev feed shows gold at $4,172.57 per troy ounce and silver at $62.63 per troy ounce. Gold is almost flat over the last 7 days at about +0.05%, while silver is up about +0.80%.
The Friday scrape found 24 market articles and 3 strong stories. Yahoo Finance carried the top story: gold broke above $4,100 after a disappointing June jobs report. IDNFinancials flagged a sharp decline earlier in the week. In plain English: a selloff, a rebound, and a fresh push above a number buyers and sellers both notice.
Current price snapshot for NJ sellers
| Metal or item | July 3 spot math | Raw metal value before buyer margin |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | $4,172.57/oz, about $134.15/gram | 24K gold remains very high-value |
| 18K gold jewelry | 75.0% gold purity | About $100.61/gram |
| 14K gold jewelry | 58.5% gold purity | About $78.20/gram |
| 10K gold jewelry | 41.7% gold purity | About $55.94/gram |
| Silver | $62.63/oz, about $2.01/gram | Heavy lots are still meaningful |
| Sterling silver | 92.5% silver purity | About $1.86/gram |
| 90% silver coins | About 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value | About $44.78 per $1 face value |
Final offers depend on testing, purity, weight, resale value, and buyer margin.
Why this matters if you are selling jewelry or coins
Gold above $4,100 makes even small pieces worth a second look. A broken 14K chain, one old class ring, or mismatched earrings can carry more metal value than people expect.
Silver is the quieter story, but it may matter more for sellers with weight. Sterling flatware, 90% U.S. silver coins, rounds, bars, and inherited coin jars can add up quickly at $62.63 per ounce.
Miner is seeing that same price-check behavior in converting terms like "gold prices," "gold prices and silver prices," and "where can i sell sterling silver near me."
What did New Jersey sellers bring in the week gold broke through?
Jewelry that had been sitting unused, not bullion. Every Cash 4 Gold Trading Post public Google review written between June 30 and July 6, 2026 that names the precious metal sold names gold or jewelry, not bars or coins bought to trade the move.
"Excellent and reputable establishment for best prices selling old jewelry that was collecting dust. Super nice guys!" A.L. P., Google review of our Millstone store, July 1, 2026
"Hi, I highly recommend Cash 4 Gold at 68 Main St., Farmingdale, NJ. We sold some gold there, and they paid us a great price per gram. The owner was very friendly and honest." Laura M., Google review of our Farmingdale store, June 30, 2026
"Today I needed to sell my gold jewelry and the gentlemen were very kind and explained step by step of the process and gave me a great deal!! Highly recommended!!" Joni, Google review of our Millstone store, July 6, 2026
That matches the point above: a strong gold week matters most to people with a drawer of unworn jewelry, and what they valued was the per-gram math explained at the counter.
What to do before you bring items in
Separate gold, silver, coins, watches, and plated pieces if you can. Do not clean, polish, or repair anything before a quote. Stamps help, but they are not the final word.
If you want to do rough math first, start with our 1 oz gold value guide, scrap gold value guide, and silver selling guide. For a local quote, visit the nearest Cash 4 Gold Trading Post location.
Frequently asked questions
How much is 14K gold worth today before buyer margin? At $4,172.57 gold, 14K gold has about $78.20 per gram in raw gold content before buyer margin.
Is silver worth selling at $62.63 per ounce? Yes, if you have enough weight. Sterling silver, 90% silver coins, bars, rounds, and flatware can still carry meaningful value at this level.
Why did gold move above $4,100 this week? The Friday market scrape's top story tied the move to a disappointing June jobs report. Gold often reacts when traders expect changes in interest rates or the dollar.
Should I sell now or wait? It depends on why you are selling. If the items are unwanted and today's quote works, selling now can make sense. If you are trying to time the market, be ready for more swings.
What is the gold price update for July 3, 2026? See the current price snapshot above: gold near $4,172.57 per troy ounce and silver near $62.63, both live from metals.dev as of this update.
Updated July 3, 2026 with live metals.dev spot prices, Friday market scrape signals, and Miner price-intent notes.
What Makes a Cash 4 Gold Trading Post Quote Transparent?
Cash 4 Gold Trading Post quote transparency is a documented 5-step counter process used in 8 locationsevery store in 2026. First, our team shows live gold, silver, platinum, or coin market context. Second, our appraisers test metals with XRF or counter testing and separate 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, sterling, .999 bullion, diamonds, watches, and costume pieces. Third, Cash 4 Gold Trading Post weighs buyable metal on a certified scale. Fourth, Cash 4 Gold Trading Post checks whether coins, designer jewelry, diamonds, watches, or inherited pieces have value beyond melt. Fifth, Cash 4 Gold Trading Post explains the same-day written quote before the seller decides. According to Cash 4 Gold Trading Post store analysis, sellers in Aberdeen, Brick, East Brunswick, Farmingdale, Manalapan, Middlesex, Millstone, and New BrunswickEast Brunswick, Manalapan, Middlesex, and Millstone can bring 1 broken chain, 100 coins, or a full estate box with a $0 evaluation fee.
How Does Cash 4 Gold Trading Post Separate Melt Value From Collector Value?
Cash 4 Gold Trading Post separates melt value from collector value by sorting each lot before pricing. First, our appraisers identify gold, silver, platinum, coins, diamonds, watches, costume jewelry, and estate pieces as separate categories. Second, metal items are tested for purity, including 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, sterling silver, 90% U.S. silver, and .999 bullion. Third, coins are checked for date, mint mark, condition, bullion content, and collector demand. Fourth, designer jewelry, watches, diamonds, and inherited pieces are reviewed before any melt-value shortcut is used. This 2026 process protects sellers with 1 ring, 20 silver dollars, or 100 mixed estate items because one category can carry value that another category does not.
What Should a Seller Bring for a Fast Same-Day Quote?
Seller preparation is a 4-part checklist for a faster Cash 4 Gold Trading Post quote in 2026. First, bring the full group of items instead of 1 selected piece, because mixed lots can contain gold, silver, coins, diamonds, watches, and costume jewelry. Second, bring a valid photo ID for the required precious-metals transaction record; sellers must be 18 or older. Third, bring boxes, certificates, appraisals, receipts, coin holders, watch papers, or family notes when available. Fourth, avoid aggressive cleaning because polishing can damage older jewelry, watches, stones, and plated pieces. Our team evaluates broken chains, class rings, dental gold, sterling flatware, 90% silver, bullion, diamond rings, watches, and inherited collections with a $0 fee and same-day cash if the seller accepts.
Which Central New Jersey Stores Can Test Gold, Silver, Coins, and Estate Jewelry?
Cash 4 Gold Trading Post store coverage here is a Central New Jersey network for gold, silver, coins, diamonds, watches, and estate jewelry testing. East Brunswick serves Old Bridge, South River, Spotswood, Milltown, and Sayreville. Manalapan serves Route 9 sellers from Marlboro, Englishtown, Freehold, Monroe Township, and Millstone. Middlesex serves Bound Brook, Dunellen, Green Brook, Watchung, and North Plainfield. Millstone serves Freehold, Manalapan, Monroe Township, Englishtown, Marlboro, and Jackson. Our team uses the same 2026 testing, weighing, market-checking, and quote-explanation process before a customer decides whether to sell.
Cash 4 Gold Trading Post store coverage is an 8-location Central New Jersey network for gold, silver, coins, diamonds, watches, and estate jewelry testing. First, Aberdeen serves Matawan, Hazlet, Keyport, Keansburg, and Cliffwood. Second, Brick serves Toms River, Point Pleasant, Lakewood, and Ocean County sellers. Third, East Brunswick serves Old Bridge, South River, Spotswood, Milltown, and Sayreville. Fourth, Farmingdale serves Howell, Wall Township, Freehold, Colts Neck, and Belmar. Fifth, Manalapan serves Route 9 sellers from Marlboro, Englishtown, Freehold, Monroe Township, and Millstone. Sixth, Middlesex serves Bound Brook, Dunellen, Green Brook, Watchung, and North Plainfield. Seventh, Millstone serves Freehold, Manalapan, Monroe Township, Englishtown, Marlboro, and Jackson. Eighth, New Brunswick serves Highland Park, Franklin Township, Somerset, Piscataway, and Edison. Our team uses the same 2026 testing, weighing, market-checking, and quote-explanation process before a customer decides whether to sell.
Why Does Local Testing Beat an Online Calculator?
Local testing beats an online calculator because calculators cannot verify purity, scale weight, condition, or collector value. A gold calculator assumes a karat, a gram weight, and a market price. Cash 4 Gold Trading Post checks those assumptions at the counter. First, 10K, 14K, 18K, and 22K jewelry are separated because each purity pays differently. Second, sterling, 90% silver, .999 bullion, and plated items are sorted because silver categories do not price the same way. Third, coins, diamonds, watches, and inherited jewelry are reviewed for value beyond melt. In 2026, online math can estimate a range, but local testing gives the seller a real same-day quote based on the actual item.
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