No doubt you have heard about “gold money”? But I would like to give you a slightly different take on it. First off, many people don’t realize that gold is money!

Are you interested in selling gold for cash? Gold is a precious metal with intrinsic value. The price is currently at a record high level, which is an excellent time to sell gold. Whether you have designer jewelry or a drawer full of broken and bent jewelry, you can quickly convert the gold in your pocket into hard cash.

The three most important factors for selling gold for cash

The price of the golds you will receive depends on three factors. The weight, carat number or purity, and current value of gold are the most critical factors. They will determine the amount of money you receive.

 When weighing gold?

You are purchasing gold in grams and troy ounces. One troy ounce is equal to 31.1 grams. Therefore, you can now determine the purity and the weight of the troy ounce of pure gold you own.

When selling, how much does it mean?

When selling gold for cash, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of these three things. Gold ornaments marked with carats or pure seals. 24-carat gold is pure and too soft for jewelry, so other metals are mixed with gold to make alloys. 10-carat gold is durable, but only 10 of the 24 contents. The same mathematics applies to 14 carats, 18 carats, and 22 carats. Divide the carat by 24, and your item will contain the percentage of pure gold.

What is the current market value of pure gold?

The last factor to consider when selling gold for cash is the current market value. The price of precious metals changes throughout the day, so please pay close attention to the trend and sell the day after the high cost.

These are some final considerations when you collect items for sale. Certain jewelry, such as signed designer jewelry, may only have a value that exceeds gold’s value.

Now that you have learned the basics of selling gold in cash take a look at your drawer and convert the gold into much-needed money.