Houston Gold & Silver

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Yes, we sell most types of gold and silver bullion. Items not in stock can be quickly ordered, in any amount. Invoicing is fast and simple via text or email. Text or call now for more information – 281-361-3377. 

No appointment is necessary.

Bring in all items you’re interesting in selling. We’ll greet you at the counter and authenticate each item individually. Next we’ll make you a cash offer. The process takes five minutes or less for most transactions. Our facility is extremely safe and secure. High security is a priority and ensures our customers the highest levels of safety. All transaction are highly confidential.

We use non-invasive XRF testing machines. All items stay within your sight and we do not use scratching stones or acids. 

No. Texas law requires a special pawnbrokers license to provide loan services. 

To avoid costly mistakes, take your items to a qualified dealer. Most dealers will authenticate items at no charge. You should disregard internet advice on how to test your gold at home.
Most gold jewelry is stamped according to percentage of gold in the jewelry: 10k for 41.7%, 14k for 58.5%, 18k for 75.0%, 22k for 91.6% and 24k is 100% pure gold. To help ensure you receive full value for your items, we use non-invasive precious metals equipment that analyzes gold purity, without damaging coins or jewelry.

While may dealers use magnets for initial testing of precious metals, we do not advise consumers to use magnets to test your items. Some parts of gold jewelry are magnetic and both gold and silver are diamagnetic, meaning you may get a slight reaction using a magnet. Please bring in your items for free testing and evaluation. We’re happy to help.

No. To avoid costly mistakes, bring your items to Houston Gold & Silver today for free precious metals authentication. 

Yes, white gold and yellow gold contain the same amount of gold as a percentage. Most white gold today is coated, or plated, with rhodium. Gold jewelry manufactures used to plated gold with nickel to give it bright silver finish, however nickel can be irritating to the skin and nickel plating is rare these days.

The spot price is the price of pure gold and silver traded in electronic or paper form and changes daily. The price of physical coins and bullion sell at a higher price depending on supply and demand. Please visit www.houstongoldandsilver.com or download our iPhone app “Gold Prices” for current spot prices. Spot prices are also displayed at each of our locations. 

Houston Gold & Silver offers a free precious metals price app for the iPhone and can be download by searching “Gold Prices” on the app store. You may also call us 281-361-3377 for updated spot prices.
The price of silverware depends on the price of silver the day you decide to sell your silverware. Additionally, a highly-desirable silverware pattern can be worth than just the silver itself.
Sterling silver flatware is valued by weight and maker. Some flatware is best valued for its melt value, while others can be worth much more if from a maker such as George Jensen or Tiffany.

Most sterling flatware will be stamped “sterling”. However, others may be stamped 925, 84 or have the walking lion. In all cases, it is important to rely on the experts at Houston Gold & Silver to authenticate your pieces. 

925 means 925 parts of 1000 or 92.5% silver. The remainder is alloyed metals.
10k means 10 karat gold or 41.7% gold with other alloyed metals.
417 means or 41.7% of the item is actual gold (same as 10k).
14k means 14 karat or 58.5% of the item is actual gold.
585 means 58.5% gold (same as 14k).
18k means 18 karat gold, or 75.0% of the item is actual gold.
750 means 75.0% gold (same as 18k)
22k means 22 karat gold, or 91.6% of the item is actual gold.
916 means 91.6% gold (same as 22k)
Pure gold is 24 karat gold and can be further refined to 0.99, 0.999, 0.9999 or 0.99999 (finest). Pure gold is very soft and pliable, so most jewelry also contains other metals to provide structure.

No.

Sterling is an alloy consisting of 92.5% silver and usually copper. 

No.

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