Gold Buyers in San Diego

The legend of a City of Gold has existed for centuries. Past down from the Spaniards who followed Christopher Columbus into Central America, tales of a golden city located deep in the jungles of the Andes were told by centuries of explorers. From the soldiers who served on the expeditions of Balboa to the conquistadors and treasure hunters seeking landscapes woven with gold and emeralds the size of boulders, “El Dorado” was the destination of those bold enough to brave dangerous terrain in search of it.There were myths of towering plateaus built of solid gold by the sun worshipping Chibeha Indians, as well as troves of golden trinkets and statues used in elaborate ceremonies to honor the sun god by the inhabitants of the fabled city. Men both young and old perished fighting the indigenous Indians or starved to death during the quests for what they were sure would bring them the sun god’s metal and unlimited riches.

What these brave adventurers did not know was that El Dorado was not a city, but a man.  “El Dorado” is a Spanish word with its true meaning being “Golden One” and not “The Golden Place” as it was rumored to be. “El Dorado” the man was a Muisca tribal chief who covered himself in gold dust for an initiation rite before plunging into Lake Guatavita located in the jungles Columbia. Although “The Lost City of Gold” is just a myth and does not really exist, it continues to this day to fire the imagination of people the world over with its legendary treasures.

In present times gold is still one of the most sought after materials in existence. When selling your gold, understanding what it is worth is the key to receiving its true value from the gold buyer.

There a couple of important choices that need to be made before selling your gold. It is a good idea to gather information about gold and what it is worth before making any of these decisions. When you sell gold the price you get is usually determined by the amount of pure gold in the gold coin, gold bar or gold jewelry for sale.

Selling gold coins is easier than selling your gold jewelry because the quantity of pure gold in coins is already established. This means that selling your gold coins should be relatively simple and reputable jewelry buyers will most likely be willing to pay top dollar for the coins.

For the same reason selling gold as gold bars can be done quickly because a specific amount of gold is already guaranteed. It should be noted however, that if you try to sell gold in the form of a gold bar that has been “hidden” and the marks have been removed it is more difficult to confirm authenticity and it may be harder to sell.

Selling Gold Jewelry is the hardest way to sell gold to get its full value. When gold prices are high then a dealer will be more likely to give a full payout. The most important thing to remember when selling your gold jewelry is that it is usually only worth its weight. The only exception is if your gold jewelry is antique or made by a famous designer.

The best way to get full price for your gold is by researching the current gold prices. Whether it is gold bars, gold coins or gold jewelry, the best way to receive its full worth is to have all the facts before selling your gold.

David Levis & Sons are the premier Jewelry Buyers in San Diego and pay more than anyone else for your gold, silver, platinum, diamonds, jewelry, watches and coins.  Contact us now to schedule an appointment or call us at (619) 238-9100.