Family-owned in the Washington area since 1987

Sell Gold, Silver, Coins, Watches & Estate Jewelry in Falls Church

Bring your valuables to Charleston Alexander for a free, transparent evaluation in front of you. No pressure, no obligation and no appointment required. If you accept our current-market-value offer, payment is immediate.

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Make an appointment Call 703.931.6200 Get directions

Walk-ins are always welcome. Appointments are optional.

Walk in with old gold. Walk out with new cash.

Family-owned since 1987

Trusted gold buyers & jewelers since 1987

XRF testing in front of you

Immediate payment when you accept

No appointment required

Know immediately what you can bring

From one broken chain to a complete inherited jewelry box, coin group or sterling service, bring it in. We buy and evaluate many things people assume have no value, and we explain what we find while you are with us.

Gold Jewelry

10K–24K gold—whether it is beautiful, broken, tangled, outdated or incomplete.

Chains, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, rings, wedding bands, earrings, pins, brooches, charms, pendants, lockets, cuff links and tie bars
Single earrings, class rings, signet rings, religious jewelry, gold watch cases and damaged pieces
Yellow, white and rose gold; scrap gold; nuggets; and eligible dental gold
Pieces with gemstones, designer signatures or possible estate value that should be reviewed before being treated as melt

Not sure what is real? Bring it. You do not need to sort, untangle or clean anything first.

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Gold coins and bullion ready for evaluation

Gold Coins & Bullion

Gold coins and investment metal deserve more than a quick weight calculation.

American Gold Eagles, American Buffalos, Canadian Maple Leafs, South African Krugerrands and sovereigns
Pre-1933 U.S. gold, commemoratives, proof coins, certified or slabbed coins, raw coins and foreign gold
Gold bars, ingots, rounds and other eligible investment metal
Individual coins, partial sets, inherited groups and complete collections

Date, mint mark, condition, rarity, certification and collector demand may matter in addition to gold content.

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Sterling Silver & Household Pieces

Complete service or one mismatched spoon—bring the silver pieces you no longer use.

Sterling flatware, mismatched utensils, individual place settings and serving pieces
Tea and coffee services, trays, bowls, cups, goblets, pitchers, trophies and hollowware
Candlesticks, dresser sets, napkin rings, baby cups, sterling jewelry and damaged sterling
Weighted, filled, handled and mixed-material pieces that need an informed examination

Silver plate is identified separately from sterling and may not carry the same precious-metal value.

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Silver coins, rounds and bullion arranged for evaluation

Silver Coins & Bullion

Bring individual coins, rolls, tubes, jars, albums, bullion and unsorted inherited groups.

American Silver Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, Britannias, Mexican Libertads and other eligible world bullion coins
Morgan and Peace dollars; Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin and Kennedy halves; Washington and Barber quarters; Roosevelt, Mercury and Barber dimes
90% and 40% U.S. silver, eligible 35% wartime nickels, junk silver and constitutional silver
Silver bars, ingots and rounds in common sizes, including eligible one-ounce, five-ounce, ten-ounce, kilo and larger bars
Proofs, commemoratives, mint and proof sets, certified or slabbed coins, raw coins, rolls, tubes and albums
Mixed collections, partial sets, foreign silver, estate accumulations and unsorted jars or bags

We consider metal content as well as date, mint mark, condition, rarity, certification and collector demand before treating a coin as melt.

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Rolex, Luxury & Vintage Watches

Current, vintage, inherited, working or not—let us examine the complete watch.

Rolex and other recognized luxury watches
Vintage wristwatches, pocket watches and gold watch cases
Working, nonworking, damaged, incomplete and inherited watches
Watches with boxes, papers, service records, extra links or no accessories at all

Bring the watch even if it does not run. Boxes and records can help the review, but they are not required.

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A substantial group of diamond necklaces, bracelets, rings and estate jewelry ready for evaluation

Diamonds & Estate Jewelry

Fine jewelry should be evaluated as jewelry before anyone treats it as scrap.

Loose and mounted diamonds, especially center diamonds and important stones two carats and larger
Engagement rings, wedding bands, diamond studs and other diamond jewelry
Antique, vintage, signed, designer and high-end estate jewelry
Broken jewelry with diamonds or colored stones and pieces accompanied by GIA, IGI or other reports

Craftsmanship, gemstones, maker, age, condition and market demand can create value beyond the metal.

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A full inherited jewelry collection with rings, watches, chains and family pieces gathered for review

Inherited Estate Collections

You do not need to know what anything is before you visit.

Whole jewelry boxes, mixed drawers, bags and unsorted family collections
Gold and silver jewelry, costume pieces, coins, sterling, watches and household valuables
Single items mixed with complete collections and pieces with unknown markings
Items kept after a loved one has passed away or during estate settlement and downsizing

Do not sort it. Do not clean it. Bring the whole jewelry box, and we will go through it with you.

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Platinum, palladium and unidentified white-metal jewelry arranged for evaluation

Platinum, Palladium & Uncertain White Metals

White metal is difficult to identify by sight alone. Bring every uncertain piece.

Platinum and palladium rings, jewelry and eligible scrap
White-gold jewelry, broken chains, single earrings and damaged pieces
Unmarked or faintly marked white-metal items
Mixed-material pieces that may require closer examination or XRF testing

Do not discard a piece because it lacks a clear mark. We can examine uncertain metal in person.

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Real items, real experience

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View real purchases

Explore real examples from our buying desk, including gold jewelry, coins, sterling silver, watches and inherited collections. Every item is evaluated in person; photographs are never used to quote a price.

Transparent evaluation

You see how we evaluate your items

Our evaluation combines visual inspection, hallmark review, accurate weighing and, when appropriate, XRF analysis. The analyzer helps identify metal composition without relying on color or stamps alone. Testing is performed in front of you, we explain the reading, and then we consider current market value plus possible jewelry, estate or collector value. XRF is one part of the complete evaluation—not a substitute for examining the entire piece.

Step 01

Review the whole item

We begin with the complete piece or collection—not only its color or weight.

Step 02

Check marks and construction

Hallmarks, maker marks, condition, construction, stones and possible collectible value are considered.

Step 03

Weigh appropriate items

Eligible precious-metal items are weighed as part of the transparent evaluation.

Step 04

Test when appropriate

XRF testing can help identify metal composition, and testing is performed in front of you.

Step 05

Explain the value

We explain the relevant metal market, condition, rarity, craftsmanship and resale considerations.

Step 06

Receive your offer

The evaluation is free and without pressure or obligation. Accept the offer and receive immediate payment.

More than a scale

What can affect the offer

Metal content and current market conditions matter, but some pieces deserve more than a melt-only review. We also look for craftsmanship, gemstones, maker, rarity, condition and collector demand where relevant.

Current market

Precious-metal markets at the time of evaluation are part of the offer.

Metal content

Purity, verified composition, eligible weight and construction all matter.

Condition

Condition can affect resale value, although broken pieces may still have meaningful value.

Diamonds and gemstones

Important stones are reviewed rather than automatically treated as part of scrap.

Maker and craftsmanship

Signed, designer, antique and well-made pieces may deserve a different market.

Rarity and demand

Dates, mint marks, scarcity, collectibility and current buyer demand may add value.

Questions answered

Before you visit

Do I need an appointment?

No. Walk-ins are welcome. An optional visit request can be used later for a larger collection, but it is never required.

Does the evaluation cost anything?

No. Your evaluation is free, with no pressure and no obligation to sell.

What gold do you buy?

We evaluate 10K–24K gold jewelry, including broken and unwanted pieces, certain dental gold, coins, bars and other eligible gold items.

Should I clean or sort inherited jewelry first?

No. Bring the whole jewelry box or collection. We can help sort and identify the pieces with you.

Can you quote a price from a photograph?

No. A responsible offer requires an in-person examination, testing where appropriate and review of current market factors.

How do you test gold and silver?

We examine hallmarks, construction and the complete item, weigh eligible precious-metal pieces and use XRF analysis when appropriate. XRF helps identify metal composition without relying on color or a stamp alone. Testing is performed in front of you, and we explain the reading as part of the evaluation.

Do you buy broken, tangled or single pieces?

Yes. Broken chains, single earrings, damaged jewelry and incomplete sets can still be evaluated.

Do you buy silver plate?

Sterling and eligible silver items are evaluated. Silver plate is identified separately and may not have the same precious-metal value.

Can coins be worth more than their metal value?

Yes. Date, mint, condition, rarity, certification and collector demand can matter, so coins should be examined before being treated as scrap.

Does a watch need to work or have its box?

No. Bring working, nonworking, damaged, vintage, inherited and pocket watches. Boxes and records can help, but they are not required.

How is my offer determined?

We consider metal content and current market conditions, plus condition, craftsmanship, stones, maker, rarity, collectibility and resale demand where relevant.

When am I paid?

If you choose to accept the offer, payment is immediate according to store policy.

Where can I sell gold near Falls Church and Northern Virginia?

Visit Charleston Alexander at 5924 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church for a free, in-person evaluation of 10K–24K gold jewelry, scrap gold, coins, bullion and inherited valuables. Walk-ins are welcome, and appointments are optional.

Do you buy old, broken or unwanted gold jewelry?

Yes. Bring old gold jewelry, broken chains, damaged rings, single earrings, tangled pieces, class rings and eligible dental gold. You do not need to repair, clean or sort anything first.

One trusted destination

A trusted local gold buyer for Northern Virginia, Washington, DC & Maryland

Visit Charleston Alexander at 5924 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church, Virginia, when you need an experienced gold buyer for 10K–24K jewelry, scrap gold, gold coins, bullion or inherited valuables. We welcome customers from Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Fairfax, McLean, Tysons, Reston, Leesburg, Sterling, Rockville, Potomac, Washington, DC and nearby communities.

One visit gives you a professional, in-person review of mixed gold, silver, coin, watch, diamond and estate collections.

No appointment required

Bring what you have. We will help you understand it.

Your evaluation is free, private, transparent and without pressure or obligation. If you accept the offer, payment is immediate according to store policy.

Make an appointment Call 703.931.6200 Get directions

Walk-ins are always welcome. Appointments are optional.

Walk in with old gold. Walk out with new cash.

Sell Gold, Silver, Coins, Watches & Estate Jewelry in Falls Church

Know immediately what you can bring

Gold Jewelry

Gold Coins & Bullion

Sterling Silver & Household Pieces

Silver Coins & Bullion

Rolex, Luxury & Vintage Watches

Diamonds & Estate Jewelry

Inherited Estate Collections

Platinum, Palladium & Uncertain White Metals

See valuables purchased by Charleston Alexander

You see how we evaluate your items

Review the whole item

Check marks and construction

Weigh appropriate items

Test when appropriate

Explain the value

Receive your offer

What can affect the offer

Current market

Metal content

Condition

Diamonds and gemstones

Maker and craftsmanship

Rarity and demand

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A trusted local gold buyer for Northern Virginia, Washington, DC & Maryland

Bring what you have. We will help you understand it.

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