Pomona and Claremont sit right on the western edge of the Inland Empire, and both are minutes from our Holt Blvd counter. With gold near record highs in 2026, it's a great time to turn old jewelry, coins, and broken chains into cash — but only if you sell to the right buyer. This guide covers how gold is priced, what to expect locally, and how to get the most for your gold in Pomona and Claremont.
How gold gets priced — no matter who you sell to
Every honest buyer starts from the same place: the live spot price of gold, then your item's weight and karat purity. Gold has traded roughly $3,800 to $4,100 per troy ounce (about $122 to $132 per gram of pure gold) through 2026, and the price changes daily. The formula is simple:
Weight (grams) × karat purity × live gold price per gram = pure melt value
The one thing that varies between buyers is the percentage of that melt value they pay back to you. That single variable is where Pomona and Claremont sellers win or lose real money.
Your options in Pomona & Claremont
| Where you sell | Typical payout | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shops | 50%–70% of melt | Fast, but lowest payout |
| Jewelry stores | Inconsistent | Often want resale pieces only |
| Dedicated gold buyer | Up to 95% of spot | Highest payout, minutes away |
Pawn shops and jewelers in the area are convenient, but their margins come straight out of your payout. To learn more, read why cash-for-gold beats pawn shops.
Minutes from Pomona & Claremont — get your number in 60 seconds.
Call (909) 737-2467Why we pay more — and we're right down the road
Our shop at 4994 Holt Blvd in Montclair is only a few minutes from Pomona and Claremont, right off the 10 near Montclair Place. Because we're a dedicated buyer, there's no middleman markup eating your payout. We pay up to 95% of live spot, weigh and test everything while you watch, and show you the math on the scale. Check the live spot ticker on our homepage before you come in, and if you want to estimate first, read how much 14K gold is worth per gram.
We buy gold jewelry of any karat, gold and silver coins, bullion, dental gold, diamonds, luxury watches, and sterling silver — all tested in front of you and paid the same visit in cash, Zelle, or Venmo. Licensed and bonded, 20+ years across the Inland Empire.
How to make sure you get a fair price
- Weigh it at home with a kitchen scale for a ballpark.
- Separate by karat — check for a 10K, 14K, 18K, 585, or 750 stamp.
- Insist on seeing the weight and the math on the scale.
- Get a live-price quote, not a flat rate — and walk out if a shop won't show its work.
Ready to sell? Start with our Montclair gold buyer page for hours and directions, or read where to sell gold in the Inland Empire for the full comparison.