Cash for Gold in Fairfax, VA
We don't have a store in Fairfax itself, but our Chantilly location is a straight shot west on Route 50 — about 12 to 15 minutes — where your gold is tested in front of you and paid out on the spot.
View today's hoursChantilly — closest to Fairfax
Searching for cash for gold in Fairfax? Straight answer first: we don't have a storefront inside Fairfax, but we're closer than you might think. Our Chantilly store sits right on US-50, roughly 8 miles and 12–15 minutes west of the city, and our Annandale store is about 15 minutes east on Little River Turnpike. At either counter, your items are tested and weighed on a calibrated scale while you watch, quoted against the live spot price, and paid before you leave.
Because Fairfax sits at the junction of I-66, US-50, Route 123, and the Fairfax County Parkway, almost anyone in the area is within a 15-minute drive of one of those two counters — which makes local gold buyers in Fairfax searches easy to act on the same afternoon. That matters more than convenience alone: a courthouse-era heirloom from an Old Town Fairfax family gets appraised for its age and workmanship, and a GMU class ring gets tested for its true karat, instead of both being tossed on the same melt pile the way a mail-in envelope would treat them.
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Two locations minutes from Fairfax
There's no Cash for Gold VA storefront in Fairfax yet, but both of our nearest stores bracket the city — one west on Route 50, one east on Route 236 — so pick whichever direction matches your day.
ClosestChantilly
14025 US-50, Chantilly, VA 20151Drive: a straight shot west on US-50, about 12–15 minutes from Fairfax.
Annandale
7262 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003Drive: about 15 minutes east on Little River Turnpike (Route 236), handy from Mantua and Kings Park West.
Your visit, start to finish
Walking in with gold for the first time? Here's exactly what happens — no appointment, no pressure, no fee if you walk away.
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Walk in — no appointment
Bring your items and a government-issued photo ID (Virginia requires it). Come by any nearest store during business hours; there's never a wait or a booking.
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Watch us test & weigh
We test every piece and weigh it on a calibrated scale right in front of you, then walk you through the offer against the live spot price — nothing happens in a back room.
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Take the payout — or take it home
Happy with the number? Leave paid the same visit. Not for you? Keep your jewelry and walk out. There's never a fee or any pressure either way.
Why Fairfax sellers do better in person than with mail-in gold buyers
A mail-in buyer asks you to seal your jewelry in an envelope, trust a prepaid label, and wait for a stranger's offer with your gold already out of your hands. Selling in person flips that: your items never leave your sight until you've agreed on a price. You see the karat test, you see the scale reading, and if the number doesn't work for you, you put your jewelry back in your pocket and drive home — no return shipping, no fine print.
From Fairfax, that in-person option costs you almost nothing in time. The Chantilly counter is one road the whole way — west on Route 50 past Fair Oaks, about 12–15 minutes door to door — and Annandale is a comparable run east on Route 236. Either trip is shorter than standing in line at the post office, and it ends with paid the same visit instead of a payment that arrives whenever the envelope does.
You watch every step
Your items are tested and weighed in front of you on a calibrated scale — never in a back room.
Keep it until you agree
You hold your gold until you accept a number, then walk out paid the same visit. No obligation.
No mailing valuables away
Mail-in buyers quote you only after your gold has shipped. In person, nothing leaves your sight.
Brought in by Fairfax neighbors every week
From a single gold ring to an entire estate collection, bring it in for a free, no-obligation appraisal.
Serving every corner of Fairfax
Old Town Fairfax
As the county seat, the blocks around the historic courthouse hold some of the oldest homes in the area — and with them, inherited rings, pocket watches, and antique settings that can be worth more than their melt weight, so we appraise age and craftsmanship before quoting.
Fair Oaks & Fair Lakes
The shopping and office corridor along Route 50 and the Fairfax County Parkway skews modern: designer jewelry, luxury watches, and newer pieces where brand and condition drive the price, which is why we evaluate those individually instead of by weight alone.
George Mason University area
Virginia's largest public university brings us students and faculty selling class rings, gold chains, and single earrings for a quick payout — small items that still add up fast once they're tested and weighed at real karat value.
Mantua & Kings Park West
These established neighborhoods on the eastern side of Fairfax lean toward generational gold — wedding bands, everyday 14k jewelry, and estate boxes passed down over decades — and they're the households for whom the Annandale store on Route 236 is often the quicker trip.
Trusted by thousands of neighbors
Real reviews from real customers across Northern Virginia, rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.
“I got almost 50% more here than offered by a jeweler in Herndon (they know who they are; there's only 1 in downtown Herndon). Ethan was courteous, prompt, and efficient. 5 stars for the shop and 5 stars for the service.”
“The first place to go if you have old jewelry and want to sell gold or silver. Absolutely knowledgeable advice, very, very friendly. Fair prices and very straightforward. Highly recommended without reservation.”
“I had a great experience here. I met with Sam. He was super helpful. They buy gold and silver, including Morgan Silver Dollars. I will definitely visit again. 10/10.”
“This place blows all the other places out of the water. Fair prices and buy Tiffany sets! Sam was extremely helpful and knowledgeable! This is the 2nd time I have been here and it keeps getting better.”
“Mr. Sam provided excellent customer service with my transaction, honest, removed stones for me before selling rings for the weight of the gold. Would definitely come back!”
“Great experience. Mr. Sam was very patient, reliable and accommodating. We were given an extremely fair price and educated us about the process. We are repeat customers and would come back anytime. We recommend this establishment to anyone.”
“I had a great experience working with Sam selling my gold from Thailand and received a great offer well over my first quote.”
“Sam was amazingly helpful and the transaction was painless. They buy silver bullion coins.”
“From start to finish our experience with Ethan at Cash For Gold in Chantilly was exceptional. Ethan's kind, calm and patient demeanor will make us repeat customers.”
“It was a flawless and easy transaction. Ethan was personable, polite and professional. I would recommend this business to anyone!”
Selling gold in Fairfax — answered
Where can I sell gold in Fairfax, VA?+
There's no Cash for Gold VA store inside Fairfax itself. The nearest is our Chantilly location at 14025 US-50, Chantilly, VA 20151 — (571) 224-5279 — about 12–15 minutes west on Route 50. Our Annandale store at 7262 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003 — (571) 290-8020 — is roughly 15 minutes east on Little River Turnpike and often quicker from the eastern side of Fairfax.
Which store is closer to Fairfax — Chantilly or Annandale?+
Chantilly is closest for most of Fairfax: about 8 miles west on Route 50, a 12–15 minute drive past Fair Oaks. If you're in Mantua, Kings Park West, or anywhere near the Little River Turnpike side of the city, Annandale is about 7 miles east and roughly the same 15 minutes — go with whichever direction you're already headed.
How much will I get for my gold in Fairfax?+
Your quote starts with the live spot price per troy ounce, divided by 31.1 for a per-gram price, then multiplied by your item's karat purity — 41.7% for 10k, 58.3% for 14k, 75% for 18k — and its weight on our scale. Plain scrap gold has a small refining margin deducted for melting and assaying, while designer and gemstone pieces are appraised separately since they're often worth more than the metal alone.
Do you buy gold coins from Fairfax sellers?+
Yes. Standard bullion gold coins — American Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, and similar — typically pay 85-90% of the live spot price. Collectible, rare, or graded coins are appraised individually, because dates, mint marks, and condition can put their value well above the gold content, so don't clean them and bring any grading slabs or paperwork you have.
I inherited jewelry from a Fairfax estate — should I sort or clean it before coming in?+
No — bring the whole box as-is. Cleaning can actually damage antique finishes and reduce collector value, and sorting isn't necessary because we test every piece anyway: gold gets separated from plated items on the spot, and anything with age, maker's marks, or notable craftsmanship gets appraised on its own rather than weighed as scrap.
Do I need ID to sell gold in Virginia?+
Yes. Virginia law requires precious-metals buyers to record a valid government-issued photo ID for every purchase, so bring your driver's license or passport along with the items you want to sell. You must also be 18 or older.
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Fairfax's nearest gold buyer is in Chantilly
Head 12–15 minutes west on Route 50 to our Chantilly store and turn that Fairfax jewelry box into cash before you're back for dinner.