Dear Clients, In an effort to keep everyone healthy and safe during this trying time, we have decided to change the hours of operation during the Coronavirus. We are OPEN from Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Here are the new practices during the Coronavirus closure period: Gold Buying: Walk-ins accepted. We have added a secure window inside the …

There are plenty of places to sell your gold in Northern Virginia, from pawn shops to private buyers to jewelry stores, but many have shady practices where they give you low estimates or even don’t properly test your gold. This means less money and unfairness to YOU! VA Gold Buyers prides itself on three principles: …

Blue Nile Prices vs. Retail Stores It’s no lie that Blue Nile has discounted diamond prices, but as an online buyer, you might be missing out on some key information that even the most informed buyers don’t know. Many men don’t have the time or experience to know a “good” diamond from an “ideal” diamond …

While there are tons of little details that can drive you insane when trying to choose a diamond for an engagement ring, there are basically 4 main options you can choose from when it comes to diamond buying which I will simplify: 1) Shape – they come in various shapes: round, princess (which is square on top …

A carat is a unit of weight for precious stones, most often for diamonds. 1 carat = 200 milligrams (0.200 grams). Pure 24k Gold Nugget   A karat, when used with gold, is a unit of purity. Pure gold is known as 24-karat. Since pure gold is very soft and easily malleable, gold jewelry is usually mixed with a metal like copper or silver. …

Let’s cut to the chase and see a few quick and legal ways to make instant cash and earn extra money. 1.    Look for scrap gold, silver and platinum in your jewelry box Scrap gold means any single earrings, broken chains, charms or pendants that may or may not have some stones missing. If …

What is my gold worth?  Where can I sell my coins? What can I do with broken gold pieces? How much can I get for this used jewelry? Are these questions you have asked yourself at some point? If you have some scrap gold or used jewelry and don’t know what your gold is worth, …

In today’s swerving economy, stocks are out, and gold is in. Selling gold has for centuries been a way to make instant cash if you know the basics and what to look out for. When the price of gold goes up, gold fever often ensues and people jump to sell their gold jewelry or coins.  …

5 Quick Steps on How to Get the Most for Your Gold Gold buying is based on the karat weight of the jewelry items. Before you sell your gold, it is important to take these factors into consideration so you can benefit the most from each gold selling transaction.        1. Check out …

This video was released to VA Gold Buyers in 2010 by one of it’s clients who enjoyed the experience so much that she emailed us this video. The picture above is of the owner, Carlos Reyes, who attended her that day. It shows just how easy it is to sell your gold safely and efficiently …