We Buy Gold in Camas, WA
Turn Your Unwanted Jewelry Into Cash
Have gold jewelry sitting in a drawer that you never wear? William & Son Jewelers pays cash for gold, sterling silver, and platinum — right here in downtown Camas, Washington. We’re a local, established jewelry store, not a mail-in gold buyer or a pop-up gold-buying event, so you can walk in, get your items evaluated in person, and walk out with cash the same day. We proudly buy gold from sellers throughout Camas, Washougal, and Vancouver, WA.
What We Buy
We buy a wide range of gold, silver, and platinum items, whether they’re broken, outdated, or simply not your style anymore:
- Gold jewelry- from broken to pristine
- Platinum jewelry- from broken to pristine
- Silver Jewelry
- Gold & Silver coins
- Silverware
- Sterling silver flatware and giftware
- Diamond jewelry or loose diamonds
- GIA certified diamonds (please bring certificate along with the diamond)
- Semi-precious stones
- Rolex, TAG Heuer & Cartier Watches
- Gold Watches
How It Works
Selling your gold doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s what to expect when you visit our Camas store:
- Bring your items in — no appointment necessary during business hours.
- We evaluate on the spot — our jeweler tests and weighs your gold, silver, or platinum in front of you, checking karat purity and current market value.
- You get a fair cash offer — we explain exactly how we arrived at our offer, so there are no surprises.
- Walk out with cash — if you accept, you’re paid the same day. No shipping your jewelry away and waiting weeks for a check.
Why Sell to a Local Jeweler Instead of a Pawn Shop or Mail-In Buyer?
When you’re ready to sell gold, you have options — a pawn shop, a mail-in gold-buying service, or a local jeweler like William & Son. Here’s the difference:
- No shipping, no waiting. Mail-in gold buyers ask you to send your jewelry away and trust you’ll be paid fairly once it arrives — often days or weeks later. We evaluate everything in person, while you watch.
- Transparent, karat-based pricing. Rather than a quick lowball offer, we price based on actual metal content and current market rates.
- We’re your neighbors. William & Son Jewelers is a full-time, established jewelry store on NE 4th Avenue in Camas — not a temporary gold-buying event or a side offering. If something ever needs a second look, we’re not going anywhere.
Understanding What Determines the Value of Your Gold
Not all gold is created equal, and understanding a few basics helps you know what to expect when you sell:
- Karat purity: Pure gold is 24 karat, but jewelry is typically alloyed with other metals for durability — most fine jewelry is 10k, 14k, or 18k. The higher the karat, the higher the gold content, and generally, the higher the value.
- Weight: Gold is valued by weight, typically measured in grams or pennyweights (dwt). Heavier pieces of the same karat are worth more.
- Current market price: Gold prices change daily based on the global market. We base our offers on the current spot price, so your offer reflects real, up-to-date value — not an outdated estimate.
- Condition: Because we’re buying primarily for the metal content, broken clasps, missing stones, or outdated styles don’t reduce your gold’s value the way they would if you were selling the piece as wearable jewelry.
Serving Camas, Washougal & Vancouver, WA
William & Son Jewelers is proud to be Camas’s local choice for cash for gold — and we regularly buy gold, silver, and platinum from sellers across Clark County, including Washougal and Vancouver, WA. Whether you’re looking for a gold buyer near me, searching for the best place to sell gold jewelry, or simply want cash for gold without mailing it away, our Camas storefront is a short drive from anywhere in the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment to sell my gold?
Walk-ins are welcome during our regular business hours — Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 5:30pm, and Saturday, 10am to 4pm. If you have a larger collection or want to guarantee a specific time, feel free to call ahead at (360) 210-5555.
What should I bring with me?
Bring the gold, silver, or platinum items you’d like to sell, along with a valid, government-issued photo ID.
How do you determine what my gold is worth?
We test each item for karat purity, weigh it, and calculate its value based on the current market price of gold. We’ll walk you through exactly how we arrived at our offer before you decide anything.
Do you buy broken, mismatched, or outdated jewelry?
Yes. Since we’re buying based on metal content, broken clasps, single earrings, and outdated styles are all welcome — the piece doesn’t need to be wearable.
Do you only buy gold, or do you buy other metals too?
We buy sterling silver and platinum in addition to gold.
How quickly will I get paid?
Immediately. If you accept our offer, you’re paid the same day — no waiting, no shipping, no follow-up appointment required.
