ORANGE COUNTY'S PREMIER SILVER BUYER
Turn your unused sterling silver flatware, jewelry, and bullion into immediate cash. We pay the highest market rates based on live spot prices.
Expert Silver Appraisals in Brea, CA
Many people have hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of sterling silver sitting unused in dining room cabinets or jewelry boxes. As Orange County's leading volume silver buyer, Glister Gold helps you unlock that hidden value quickly, transparently, and securely.
Silver pricing is tied to the volatile global commodities market. By cutting out the middleman, we evaluate your items directly using advanced XRF technology to confirm purity, then pay you immediately based on the live silver spot price. Whether you have a single silver coin or an entire 12-piece sterling flatware set, we guarantee a fair, honest offer.
What Types of Silver Do We Buy?
We purchase all forms of silver, from fine dining sets and investment bullion to tarnished, broken jewelry.
Sterling Flatware & Holloware
Silver Jewelry
Silver Bullion & Coins
Understanding Silver Purity Marks
Silver items are almost always stamped to indicate their purity. Here are the most common hallmarks we look for during our appraisal:
Our Silver Appraisal Process
Selling your silver should be a transparent and educational experience. We sort and test everything right in front of you.
- 1Sorting & Hallmark Identification
We carefully inspect every piece using a jeweler's loupe, separating genuine sterling or fine silver from silver-plated items.
- 2Non-Destructive Testing
If a hallmark is missing or worn, we verify the purity using our state-of-the-art X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyzer, which tests the metal without scratching or acid damage.
- 3Weighing & Payment
We weigh the verified silver on certified scales. We then multiply the exact silver weight by the live global spot price to generate an immediate cash offer.
Why Sell Your Silver to Glister Gold?
We process high volumes of silver directly to the refinery, allowing us to offer you higher payouts than local pawn shops.
High Payouts
Our offers are tied directly to the live commodities exchange, guaranteeing you the highest possible market rate for your silver.
Secure Transactions
Sell your bulky silver collections in a private, secure, and professional office environment in Brea.
No Estate Too Large
Whether you have a single silver spoon or a 100-pound estate flatware collection, we have the capital to buy it all today.
Immediate Cash
Once our offer is accepted, we provide immediate funding via cash, check, or secure wire transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy sterling silver flatware?
Yes, we purchase all forms of .925 sterling silver, including flatware collections, tea sets, trays, and silver jewelry. When appraising flatware, we carefully deduct the weight of stainless steel blades found in sterling handled knives.
How do I know if my items are real silver?
Sterling silver is usually marked with "925", "Sterling", or specific hallmarks (like a Lion Passant in British silver). If you are unsure or the item is unmarked, bring it in! We will test it for free using our XRF analyzer.
Does tarnished silver lose its value?
Absolutely not! Tarnish is simply a chemical reaction on the surface of the silver. It does not affect the weight or the purity of the metal. We pay the exact same price for heavily tarnished silver as we do for polished silver.
Do you buy silver-plated items?
No, we do not buy silver-plated items. Silverplate (often marked "EPNS", "Silver on Copper", or "Community") contains only a microscopic layer of real silver over a base metal, which costs more to refine than it is worth.
Ready to Sell Your Silver?
Clear out your cupboards and turn your unused silver into cash. Visit Glister Gold in Orange County for a free, transparent appraisal today.