What We Buy
Sell Platinum in Hickory, NC
PT and PLAT jewelry, coins, and bullion — identified correctly, not mistaken for white gold, paid in cash the same day.
Platinum is dense, quiet, and easy for a rushed buyer to misread as white gold. Gold King is a platinum buyer in Hickory because that mix-up is expensive for the person selling. We test for platinum on purpose, explain the stamp, and pay for the metal that is actually there.
Walk in with rings, chains, coins, or bars. Broken platinum is welcome. If you are unsure whether a white piece is platinum or gold, that is exactly the question we answer at the counter.
Platinum vs white gold — the stamp is a clue, the test is the proof
White gold is gold alloyed and plated to look silvery. Platinum is a different metal. A piece stamped 14k or 18k is not platinum, even if it looks similar in a bathroom mirror. A piece stamped PT, PLAT, or 950 is the trail we follow — then we confirm with a test you watch.
Platinum is heavier, which is why a “small” platinum band can outweigh a larger white-gold ring. Generic buyers who price everything as gold either underpay platinum or reject it. That is the problem we are in Hickory to solve.
Jewelry, coins, and holdings
Most platinum we see is jewelry: engagement rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, and chains, including pieces with missing stones. We still evaluate the metal. Mounted diamonds on platinum are part of the jewelry conversation — see also what jewelry we buy.
Platinum bullion and coins — American Platinum Eagles, proofs, bars, and rounds — are bought as holdings. If platinum is mixed into a larger estate, bring the whole lot. We will separate PT from gold and silver rather than guessing from color.
Selling Platinum in Hickory
Where can I sell platinum in Hickory, NC?
Sell platinum jewelry, coins, and bullion at Gold King, 1750 Startown Rd in Hickory. Walk-ins welcome Monday–Saturday.
How can I tell platinum from white gold?
Platinum is heavier and often marked PLAT, PT, or 950. White gold is usually stamped 10k, 14k, or 18k. We test in front of you so the stamp is not the only evidence.
Do you buy broken platinum jewelry?
Yes. Damaged rings, incomplete sets, and worn chains are evaluated as platinum, not discarded as scrap gold.
Do platinum coins and bars pay differently than jewelry?
Bullion is priced from weight, purity, and authenticity. Jewelry can also carry design or diamond value when those extras are present.
From the Counter
Google reviews from people who sold lots like this in Hickory.
★★★★★
I had a great experience here. The staff was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and professional from the moment I walked in. They took the time to explain the value of my gold and silver, showed me how everything was weighed and tested, and made the whole process completely transparent. I never felt pressured, and the offer they gave me was very fair compared to other places I checked. The store was clean, secure, and well-organized, which made me feel comfortable doing business there. If you’re looking to buy or sell gold and silver and want honest pricing with excellent customer service, this is definitely the place to go. I’ll be coming back and recommending them to others.
Get a Platinum Evaluation
Bring PT-stamped jewelry or platinum bullion to 1750 Startown Rd. No appointment needed for standard lots.