Sell Gold in Houston for the Best Price

The Highest Payer in Houston — and Here's the Proof

We publish our rates so you can check them against anyone else's. We pay competitive rates based on the live gold spot price, and up to 20% above our standard rates for specific designer and luxury brands we actively seek.

Most gold buyers pay you a percentage of spot and then resell your gold to a refiner — the margin they need comes out of your payout. Pawn-style buyers in Texas have historically paid as little as 25–70% of gold value. We don't have that middle step, which is why our rates start where most buyers' end.

If you have a written quote from another Houston gold buyer that beats ours, bring it in. We want to see it.

What TJ Gold & Diamond Pays for Gold in Houston

TJ Gold & Diamond buys gold in Houston, Texas. We test with XRF analysis, weigh in front of you, and explain exactly how your quote is calculated before you decide. Because we operate our own refinery and manufacturing facility, we refine what we buy rather than reselling it to a third party — which is why we can pay a higher percentage of live gold value than buyers who have to pass your gold on to someone else.

For specific designer and luxury brands that we actively seek, we can pay up to 20% above the rates above.

What gets deducted, and why

We tell you this upfront so there are no surprises at the counter. The following are not gold and are deducted from the weight we pay on:

• Stones of all types — diamonds, gemstones and simulants
• Enamel work and paint
• Wax, resin and any non-precious filling
• Solder joins

Expect a variance of roughly ±15% against the live calculator figure once these are removed, and note that the XRF test result determines the final purity we pay on — not the stamp on the item.

What We Buy

• Gold jewellery — rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants
• Broken and damaged jewellery — condition does not affect the gold value
• Estate and inherited jewellery
• Gold coins and bullion
• Scrap gold and dental gold
• Designer and branded pieces — often worth more than scrap value

How Selling Your Gold Works in Houston

1. Walk in — no appointment needed. We're open Monday–Saturday. You can also check an estimate first with our gold calculator above.
2. We test it in front of you. XRF analysis confirms the actual purity of each item — non-destructive, and nothing leaves your sight.
3. We weigh it in front of you. Any stones or non-gold materials are identified and deducted openly.
4. You get a clear quote. We show you the purity, the weight we're paying on, the live spot price and the final figure.
5. You decide. Accept and you're paid on the spot in cash or check. No pressure, no fee, no obligation.

Why We Can Pay More Than Most Gold Buyers

Most gold buyers in Houston are middlemen. They buy your gold, then sell it on to a refiner, and the margin they need to make comes out of what they pay you. Pawn shops in particular have historically paid as little as 25–70% of gold value.

TJ Gold & Diamond is a manufacturer with its own refinery and casting house. We melt, refine and re-use the gold we buy in our own workshop — so there is no third party taking a cut, and no reason to discount what we pay you.

Where to Find Us in Houston

TJ Gold & Diamond — Houston
10311 North Eldridge Pkwy, B2, Houston, TX 77065

Monday–Saturday. No appointment needed.

We also buy gold at our Auckland, New Zealand location: 169 Harris Road, Unit B1, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013.

Book a free gold valuation or simply walk in.

Gold Selling Questions, Answered

Who pays the most for gold in Houston?

TJ Gold & Diamond pays competitive rates based on the live gold spot price, and up to 20% above our standard rates for specific brands we seek. We publish our rates by purity so you can compare directly. If you have a written quote from another Houston buyer that beats ours, bring it in.

How much will you pay for my gold in Houston?

It depends on purity and weight. Use our live gold calculator above for a current USD estimate, or bring your items in for a free valuation with no obligation.

What gold do you buy?

Gold jewellery in any condition, broken and damaged pieces, estate and inherited jewellery, gold coins, bullion, scrap and dental gold, and designer or branded items.

What are your opening hours?

We're open Monday–Saturday and no appointment is needed — walk in any time.

How do you test my gold?

We use XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis, which reads the actual metal composition without damaging your item. It's done in front of you. Testing means you're paid for what your gold actually is, not what the stamp says.

How quickly do I get paid?

On the spot. Testing, weighing and quoting take a few minutes, and if you accept the quote you're paid immediately — cash or check.

What gets deducted from the weight?

Anything that isn't gold: stones of all types, enamel and paint, wax or resin fillings, and solder joins. We identify these in front of you. Allow roughly ±15% variance against the calculator estimate once non-gold materials are removed.

Is it safe to sell gold at TJ Gold & Diamond Houston?

Your gold never leaves your sight. Testing and weighing happen in front of you, the calculation is shown to you step by step, and you're free to decline and take your items home at any point with no fee.