How We Buy Gold, Silver & Platinum (And What Makes Our Process Different)

Looking to sell gold, jewelry, coins, or a watch in Windsor, CA or the surrounding area? We make the process simple, accurate, and transparent—so you know exactly what you have and what it’s worth.

At Vintage Jewelers and Gifts, we’re a fourth-generation jewelry business serving Windsor since 1992, with all evaluations handled in-house.

Why Choose Us

• Advanced XRF testing (no damage to your jewelry)
• County weights and measures certified scales
• Licensed precious metal buyers, Secondhand license number 000001002
• In-house expertise—no middlemen
• Top market pricing
• No pressure and no obligation to sell

How Our Process Works

1. We Review Your Items Together

Bring in your jewelry, coins, or watches and we’ll go through everything with you.

We separate:

• Precious metals
• Costume or plated items
• Pieces with potential stone or collectible value

2. Accurate Testing with XRF Technology

We use advanced XRF testing to determine the exact gold, silver, and platinum content of your items.

• No cutting or scratching
• Precise metal breakdown, not subject to a buyer's interpretation of the test results.
• Detects plating and mixed alloys

This ensures you’re getting an evaluation based on real data—not estimates.

3. Weighing on Certified Scales

All items are weighed right in front of you using county-certified scales, so you can see exactly how weight is calculated.

4. Offer Based on Current Market Value

Your offer is based on:

• Live gold, silver, and platinum prices
• Exact metal content
• Total weight

Because of this, we consistently offer top market prices.

What We Buy

Gold, Silver & Platinum

• Scrap and broken jewelry
• Rings, chains, bracelets, earrings
• Dental gold
• Bullion (bars and rounds)
• Sterling silver flatware (Forks, spoons, plates, bowls, candelabras)

Jewelry

• Sterling silver jewelry
• Vintage jewelry
• Fine jewelry (gold, platinum, diamonds)
• Designer jewelry

Diamonds & Gemstones

• Larger natural diamonds
• Select colored gemstones

Coins & Collectibles

• Gold coins (American Gold Eagles, Canadian Maple Leaves, Krugerrands, pre-1933 U.S. gold, .999 gold bars or bullion)
• Silver coins (American Silver Eagles, Canadian silver Maple Leaves, .999 silver rounds and bars, pre-1965 U.S. silver, Morgan & Peace dollars)
• Platinum coins (American Eagles, Canadian platinum Maple Leaves, bullion)
• Proof sets and mint sets
• Rare or collectible coins
• Foreign gold and silver coins

Luxury Watch Buying

We also purchase select luxury watches—primarily automatic and manual (mechanical) timepieces.

We commonly buy brands including:

• Rolex
• Omega
• Breitling
• TAG Heuer
• Cartier
• Tudor
• Longines
• IWC
• Panerai
• Jaeger-LeCoultre
• Patek Philippe
• Audemars Piguet
• Vacheron Constantin
• Zenith
• Hublot

Watches are evaluated based on brand, model, condition, and movement—not just metal content. Original boxes and papers can add value but are not required.

Why Sell Gold & Jewelry Locally?

Selling locally in Windsor, CA allows you to:

• Avoid shipping risks
• Skip online fees and commissions
• Get immediate, in-person answers
• Understand exactly how your items are evaluated

Get Multiple Offers—It’s Good Advice

We always recommend getting a few quotes.

A reputable buyer should:

• Test items accurately
• Weigh them in front of you
• Explain how pricing is calculated

We’re confident in our process and want you to feel comfortable making the right decision.

The Bottom Line

Selling gold, jewelry, coins, or watches doesn’t have to be complicated.

With accurate testing, certified scales, and clear communication, you can know exactly what you have—and what it’s worth.

Visit Us in Windsor, CA

No appointment needed.

Bring your items in anytime and we’ll take a look and make you an offer—with no obligation. Located next door to the post office in the Raley's shopping center.