Melted Down Gold & Silver: Is It Still Valuable

At The Woodlands TX Coin and Stamps, we often hear the same question:
“Is my melted gold or silver worth anything?”
The short answer? Yes—sometimes more than you think.
Whether it’s a broken necklace, a set of old silverware that’s seen better days, or a few mystery bars with no markings, melted or scrap precious metals still carry real value. In fact, for many sellers, these pieces are a hidden treasure hiding in plain sight.

What is Melted Gold or Silver?

“Melted down” refers to gold or silver items that are:

• Damaged or broken (chains, rings, pendants, utensils)
  
• Missing important marks (like purity or mint stamps)
  
• Smelted or refined into bars or nuggets
  
• Homemade or non-minted bullion
  
• No longer collectible due to condition
  

Even if the item has no collector value, it still holds intrinsic metal value—called its melt value.

How We Evaluate Melted Metals

At The Woodlands TX Coin and Stamps, we use precise tools to evaluate the purity and weight of your gold or silver:

• XRF analyzers to test metal content without damaging it
  
• Accurate digital scales for proper weight
  
• Current spot prices to calculate real-time value
  

We buy:

• Melted gold nuggets and bars
  
• Silver or gold casting grain
  
• Jewelry scrap
  
• Old sterling flatware (even if melted or misshapen)
  
• Unmarked or “questionable” pieces
  

If it's gold or silver, we'll evaluate it for free—and you’ll walk away with a cash offer based on today’s market.

Common Types of Melted Items We See

• Gold fillings and dental gold
  
• Homemade or backyard-melted silver bars
  
• Old jewelry melted together into a lump
  
• Industrial scraps and casting leftovers
  
• Melted coinage from damaged collections
  

Can Melted Items Be Worth More Than You Think?

Yes. Many people underestimate the value of old, ugly, or melted pieces—especially if:

• The item is heavy (pure gold and silver are dense)
  
• It contains high-purity metal (like 22K or .999 silver)
  
• You have a collection of scraps that adds up quickly
  

We’ve seen sellers walk in with a small bag of tangled “junk” and walk out with hundreds—or even thousands—of dollars.

Thinking About Melting It Yourself? Think Again.

​We don’t recommend trying to melt gold or silver at home. It’s dangerous, messy, and can destroy identifying marks that might actually make your piece more valuable. Let our team take a look before you take a torch to it.

Get a Free Appraisal in The Woodlands

Whether you found melted silver in a garage sale or inherited a bag of gold scraps, bring it to The Woodlands TX Coin and Stamps. We’ll weigh it, test it, and offer you a fair market price—with no pressure to sell.
📍 Located in Kingwood/ Mobile Service in The Woodlands
🕒 Appointments available at our office, your home, or by phone/email
📞 Call us today to set up your free, no-obligation appraisal

Don't Toss the "Junk" - Cash It In Instead!

​If you think something might be worthless because it’s melted or broken, let us take a second look. We specialize in helping you turn old metals into real money—and you might be surprised by how much your melted gold or silver is really worth.