Gold Buyer · Chesapeake, VA
Sell Gold —
Cash for Gold in
Hampton Roads
Malpass, Inc. is a licensed and bonded buyer of gold jewelry, gold coins, and gold bullion in Chesapeake, Virginia. We pay cash for gold based on the live gold spot price — transparent, itemized offers by appointment. Serving Hampton Roads and customers nationwide via insured shipping.
What Gold We Buy
Gold Jewelry
Rings, wedding bands, chains, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, charms, pendants, and brooches — modern, estate, and antique.
Scrap Gold & Broken Pieces
Broken chains, single earrings, bent or damaged pieces, clasps, and any unwanted gold in any condition.
Gold Coins
American Gold Eagles, Canadian Gold Maple Leafs, South African Krugerrands, British Sovereigns, and pre-1933 US gold coins.
Gold Bullion
Gold bars and gold rounds of any size from any recognized mint.
Class Rings & Estate Jewelry
Class rings, signet rings, and inherited estate pieces — we price by gold content and any collector premium.
Dental Gold
Gold crowns, bridges, and dental gold of all types.
We buy yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold in every karat — 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k, and 24k. Color does not change the value; karat and weight do.
How We Test & Price Your Gold
Acid Test
A quick reagent test on a small filed surface confirms karat range before we do any further evaluation.
Electronic Gold Tester
A non-destructive electronic probe reads conductivity and gives us a fast karat confirmation.
XRF Analyzer
Our X-ray fluorescence analyzer reads exact metal content without damaging the piece — the most precise method for complex or high-value items.
Magnet Test
Rules out gold-plated steel immediately — solid gold is not magnetic.
Once purity is confirmed, we weigh your gold on a calibrated scale. If a piece has gemstones or non-gold components, we account for that weight so you are paid for the gold and only the gold. Our offer is calculated against the live gold spot price at the time of evaluation.
Gold Karat & Purity
24k / 999 — 99.9% pure gold — bullion bars, coins
22k / 916 — 91.6% pure — gold coins, high-end jewelry
18k / 750 — 75% pure — fine jewelry, estate pieces
14k / 585 — 58.5% pure — the most common US jewelry karat
10k / 417 — 41.7% pure — the legal minimum to be called gold in the US
Not sure what karat your piece is? We'll test it for you. We never rely on stamps alone — every piece is verified before we quote a price.
How to Get Started
Send Photos First
Email clear photos of your gold and an approximate weight to don@sell-silver.us. We'll review what you have and give you a preliminary range before you drive over or ship anything.
Schedule an Appointment or Ship
Local customers can visit our Chesapeake office by appointment. Customers elsewhere in the United States can ship items insured for the same evaluation.
We Evaluate & Make an Offer
We test purity, weigh each piece, and calculate an offer based on the live gold spot price. The offer is itemized and explained in plain terms. No obligation to accept.
Also Selling Silver?
If you have sterling silver alongside your gold, bring it all. We buy sterling silver flatware, silver jewelry, and serving items as well. We sort and price each metal separately so nothing gets overlooked.
Not sure whether your piece is gold, silver, or gold-filled? Bring it in and we'll tell you for free, with no obligation to sell.
By Appointment Only · Chesapeake, VA
Ready to Sell Your Gold?
Serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Hampton — by appointment in Chesapeake, VA. Nationwide customers can ship insured.