Precious Metals Buyer · San Antonio, TX · 11808 Wurzbach Rd
Watch Affinity is San Antonio's established precious metals buyer. We pay based on live spot prices and actual metal content — not the pawn shop floor. All karats, all forms: jewelry, coins, bullion, and scrap. Same-day payment on acceptance.
What We Buy
If it contains gold, silver, or platinum, bring it in. We evaluate every category listed below and make a written offer based on real metal content and real market prices.
Rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, pendants, and charms in any karat. Broken, single, or incomplete pieces are welcome — we price on metal content.
10k · 14k · 18k · 22k · 24k
American Gold Eagles, South African Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, Credit Suisse bars, PAMP bars, and other recognized government-minted or hallmarked bullion.
Coins · Rounds · Bars · Wafers
Sterling silver (.925) jewelry and estate flatware sets. Gorham, Reed & Barton, Towle, and other hallmarked sterling services are accepted by the piece or as full sets.
Sterling .925 · Estate Flatware · Holloware
American Silver Eagles, Morgan and Peace dollars, pre-1965 90% silver U.S. coins ("junk silver"), Silver Maple Leafs, Engelhard bars, and other .999 fine silver rounds and bars.
Eagles · Maples · 90% Coins · Bars
Platinum engagement rings, wedding bands, and estate settings — including pieces with diamonds or gemstones. We assess the platinum separately from any stones present.
Pt950 · Pt900 · Pt850 · Iridium Alloys
Dental crowns, bridges, and gold alloy restorations are a concentrated source of high-karat gold. We also buy gold-filled items and industrial scrap with verified precious metal content.
Dental Crowns · Gold-Filled · Scrap Alloy
Transparent Pricing
Every offer follows the same four steps. There are no opaque formulas and no hidden deductions. You are welcome to watch the entire process.
We weigh your item on a calibrated precision scale measured in grams. Weight is the starting point — it determines the total metal value before any purity factor is applied.
We verify karat using acid testing or XRF analysis. Stamped hallmarks tell you what the piece should be — actual testing tells us what it is. We price on the verified reading, not the stamp alone.
We reference the live gold, silver, or platinum spot price updated daily. Your offer reflects what the metal is worth today in the open market — not a fixed internal rate set months ago.
We present a written offer calculated from actual metal content at market rate. No obligation to accept. If you walk, you leave with a clear understanding of exactly what your piece is worth.
Understanding Karat
Karat describes what percentage of an alloy is pure gold. A higher karat means more gold per gram — and a higher offer per gram. Two rings that look identical and weigh the same will have very different values if one is 10k and the other is 18k.
| Karat | Gold Purity | Parts Gold (of 24) | Common Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 99.9% | 24 of 24 | Bullion coins, bars, investment-grade jewelry |
| 22k | 91.7% | 22 of 24 | American Gold Eagle coins, high-karat estate pieces |
| 18k | 75.0% | 18 of 24 | Fine jewelry, Swiss watch cases (Rolex, Patek, Cartier) |
| 14k | 58.3% | 14 of 24 | Standard U.S. fine jewelry — the most common karat |
| 10k | 41.7% | 10 of 24 | Entry-level gold jewelry; minimum karat to be called "gold" in the U.S. |
Example: A 10-gram bracelet stamped 14k contains 5.83 grams of pure gold (10g × 0.583). At a spot price of $3,200 per troy oz (approximately $102.88 per gram), the intrinsic gold value is approximately $600. We make an offer based on that actual metal content — not a discounted percentage of it.
Watch Affinity vs. Pawn Shops
Pawn shops and generic "cash for gold" storefronts operate on a different model. Understanding the difference helps you know where to go first.
Watch Affinity
Pawn Shops & Cash-for-Gold Outlets
The Luxury Context Difference
A Cartier Love bracelet in 18k gold has intrinsic metal value — but it also has a secondary market resale value significantly higher than its gold weight alone. The same is true for signed Tiffany, Van Cleef & Arpels, and Bulgari pieces.
Because Watch Affinity operates in the luxury resale market, we recognize and pay for that additional value where it exists. A pawn shop melts everything into the same pot.
Walk into our showroom at 11808 Wurzbach Rd for a same-day offer, or call us first with a description of what you have. All evaluations are free and zero-pressure.
Common Questions
How much will I get for my gold in San Antonio?
Your offer is calculated from three factors: the weight of your item, its karat purity (which determines actual gold content), and the live spot price of gold at the time of evaluation. We apply no hidden deductions. A 14k gold bracelet weighing 10 grams contains 5.83 grams of pure gold — we pay based on that actual content at market rate. Pawn shops typically pay 30–50% of spot price. We pay market rate.
Do you test gold purity before making an offer?
Yes. We test every item before making an offer using acid testing or XRF analysis. This gives us an accurate karat reading so your offer reflects the actual precious metal content — not an assumption based on a hallmark stamp. The test is free, takes only a few minutes, and is done in front of you.
Can I sell broken or damaged gold jewelry?
Absolutely. Broken chains, bent settings, single earrings, tangled necklaces, and mixed scrap all have value based on their metal content. Condition only matters if the piece has collectible or designer value beyond its melt weight — for example, a signed Cartier bracelet with a broken clasp is still worth more than its gold weight because of its brand premium.
What is the difference between 14k and 18k gold value?
Karat indicates the ratio of pure gold in the alloy. 14k gold is 58.3% pure gold; 18k gold is 75% pure gold. All else being equal, an 18k piece yields a higher offer per gram than a 14k piece of the same weight because it contains more actual gold. We weigh and test each piece individually so you receive the exact offer your metal content warrants.
Do you buy gold coins and bars?
Yes. We buy American Gold Eagles, South African Krugerrands, Canadian Maple Leafs, Credit Suisse bars, and other recognized government-minted or hallmarked bullion. Collectible numismatic coins — key-date examples, graded specimens, low-mintage issues — may carry a premium above their metal content. We evaluate both components and offer the higher of the two.
Find Us
Located on Wurzbach Rd near UTSA Blvd, Watch Affinity serves sellers throughout San Antonio — from the Medical Center and Stone Oak to Alamo Heights, Helotes, and the broader South Texas region.
San Antonio families accumulate gold over generations — estate pieces, military medals and insignia with precious metal content, retirement gifts, and inheritance jewelry that has been sitting in a safe. We provide a respectful, knowledgeable evaluation without the pressure or opacity of a pawn shop environment.
Every evaluation is free. If our offer is not right for you, you leave with your gold and a clear picture of what it is worth.
Related Services
Beyond precious metals, Watch Affinity buys, sells, and services luxury watches and fine jewelry from the same San Antonio location.