Wedding bands and rings

Selling a Wedding Band in New Jersey

Sell a gold or platinum wedding band for same-day cash at any of 9 Cash 4 Gold Trading Post stores in Central New Jersey: tested and weighed in front of you, quoted free, no appointment.

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The short answer

What should I know before selling a wedding band?

Updated October 2026: a plain wedding band is priced on its metal: the karat (or platinum), the weight in grams, and the live spot price, so the same band is worth the same at any honest buyer on the same day. Cash 4 Gold Trading Post tests the band with an XRF analyzer and weighs it on a certified scale while you watch, shows you the math, and pays cash the same visit if you accept, at all 9 Central New Jersey stores.

Key takeaways

Key takeaways: selling a wedding band

A plain band is sold for its gold or platinum content; a band set with diamonds is priced for the metal and the stones separately.
Karat sets the share of pure gold: 10K is 41.7 percent, 14K is 58.5 percent and 18K is 75 percent.
Engraving, sizing marks and scratches do not lower the metal value of a band.
Bands of tungsten, titanium, cobalt or stainless steel carry no precious metal value.
Get the weight and the karat in writing in front of you before you accept any offer.

How it is priced

How much is a wedding band worth when you sell it?

The metal value of a wedding band is its weight in grams, times the share of pure metal its karat holds, times the spot price for that metal today. A buyer's offer is a share of that melt value, and you should be able to see each of those three numbers before you decide. Our gold calculator runs the same math on the live gold price.

Band metal	Pure metal content	What sets the offer
10K gold	41.7 percent gold	Weight, karat and the live gold price
14K gold	58.5 percent gold	Weight, karat and the live gold price
18K gold	75 percent gold	Weight, karat and the live gold price
Platinum (marked PLAT or 950)	95 percent platinum	Weight and the live platinum price
Band set with diamonds	Metal plus stones	Metal by weight, each diamond graded on its own
Tungsten, titanium, cobalt, steel	No precious metal	No metal value

White gold and yellow gold of the same karat hold the same share of gold, so a 14K white gold band and a 14K yellow gold band of the same weight are worth the same. The stamp inside the band (10K, 14K, 585, 18K, 750, PLAT) is where to start, and an XRF test confirms it. See how to tell if a buyer is paying a fair price.

Your options

Where can I sell a wedding band near me?

Where you sell	How fast you are paid	What to watch for
Local gold buyer, tested in front of you (Cash 4 Gold Trading Post)	Same day, in cash	Ask to see the karat test and the weight
Mail-in gold buyer	Days, after they receive it	The band is tested out of your sight, after it has left your hands
Online marketplace	When a buyer pays and the band ships	Fees, shipping and payment fraud
Pawn loan	Same day, as a loan	Interest to get it back, and you lose it if the loan is not repaid

At our counters

What happens when I bring a wedding band to Cash 4 Gold Trading Post?

Walk into any of our 9 stores, no appointment needed. A buyer reads the stamp, tests the metal with an XRF analyzer and weighs the band on a certified scale in front of you, then shows you the karat, the weight and the offer. The visit usually takes 10 to 15 minutes. Bring a photo ID, which New Jersey requires for selling precious items.

Selling a whole set, a matching pair or a wedding band with its engagement ring? Each piece is priced on its own. For a ring with a center diamond, see where to sell an engagement ring, and for other gold pieces, selling gold jewelry.

Have a wedding band to sell? Bring it to the nearest of our 9 Central New Jersey stores for a free test and quote and same-day cash.

Find your nearest store

Selling a wedding band: FAQs

Is it worth selling a gold wedding band?

A gold wedding band is worth its gold content at today's price, which for most bands is a real amount of money even when the band is thin. Weigh and test it in front of you to know the number before you decide.

Does engraving lower the value of a wedding band?

No. A band is bought for its metal, so engraving, sizing marks and scratches do not change what it is worth.

Can I sell a wedding band without a receipt?

Yes. No receipt or paperwork is needed; the stamp and an XRF test show the karat, and the scale shows the weight. New Jersey only requires a photo ID.

Do you buy tungsten or titanium wedding bands?

Tungsten, titanium, cobalt and stainless steel bands hold no gold, silver or platinum, so they carry no precious metal value.

Is a platinum wedding band worth more than a gold one?

It depends on the day's prices and the weight. A platinum band is usually 95 percent pure and heavier than a gold band of the same size, and it is priced on the live platinum price.

How long does selling a wedding band take at your store?

About 10 to 15 minutes for the test, the weight and the quote, and you are paid the same day if you accept.

More ring and gold guides

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 9 locations 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, New Brunswick, and Springfield 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 is an 9-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. Ninth, Springfield serves Millburn, Summit, Mountainside, Union, and Westfield. 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.