How to Get Gold & Silver Scrap
Gold and silver can be made into beautiful jewelry and artwork, from modest bracelets to elaborate frames for art pieces. Many jewelers purchase gold or silver scrap to eventually melt down, shape and form a variety of jewelry pieces. Scrap gold and silver can consist of old or broken jewelry, coins or other pieces not used in a smelting process. The process of buying and using scrap is more affordable than buying these metals in bulk. Scrap gold and silver can be found in many different locations.
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Go to garage sales and look for any old jewelry items. Individuals may be selling a small amount of jewelry that you can buy cheaply to add to your collection of scrap gold and silver.
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Ask family members about any broken jewelry, coins or other unwanted scrap gold and silver items that they may have. You may be able to get the scrap without having to pay for it, depending on your relationship with your family of course.
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Visit local pawn shops or antique shops and ask about scrap gold and silver or browse their selection of jewelry. The pawn shops may have a few pieces of broken gold and silver jewelry or old gold and silver coins. You should be able to find a few old small gold rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces for a decent price to add to your scrap pile.
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Shop online at gold and scrap dealers and buyer websites. You can place orders and have the scrap delivered to your home or business (see Resources).
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Tips & Warnings
Some gold and silver scrap businesses also offer a smelting service. You can send in any gold or silver scrap and have it melted into bars for a small fee.
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