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Serving Herndon, VA

Cash for Gold in Herndon, VA

We don't have a storefront in Herndon itself, but our Chantilly store is a quick 10-15 minute run south on Route 28 (Sully Road) — your gold is tested while you watch and paid out the same visit.

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Local guide

Selling gold near Herndon

Looking for cash for gold in Herndon? Honest answer up front: our nearest store is in Chantilly, not Herndon — but since Herndon sits right on Route 28, that's a 10-15 minute straight drive south to our counter on US-50. There's a second option too: our Vienna / Tysons store, about 15-20 minutes east on the Dulles Toll Road, which is often the easier run from the Reston side of town (it's by appointment only, so call (703) 889-0532 first). At either counter you watch your items get tested and weighed on a calibrated scale, hear a number tied to the live spot price, and leave paid by check the same trip.

One thing that sets Herndon apart from the rest of our coverage area: a lot of the gold we see from here is high-karat 22k and 24k jewelry — Indian and Middle Eastern wedding sets, bangles, and chains that carry far more gold per gram than the typical American 14k piece. That's exactly where choosing careful gold buyers in Herndon's area pays off, because a buyer who lazily quotes everything "like 14k" is underpaying a 22k bangle by more than a third. We test every piece for its actual purity and price it at that purity, whether it's a 24k temple necklace or a 10k class ring.

Neighborhoods we serve

Serving every corner of Herndon

  • Historic Downtown Herndon

    The blocks around the old Herndon Depot and the W&OD Trail hold some of the town's oldest houses, and with them come vintage and inherited pieces — old pocket watches, mid-century settings, jewelry passed down since long before the tech corridor arrived. We appraise age and workmanship on those before weight ever enters the conversation.

  • McNair & the Dulles corridor

    The newer communities near the airport are home to much of Herndon's large South Asian and international population, which is why 22k and 24k wedding jewelry — bangles, bridal sets, coin pendants — is a genuine specialty at our nearby Chantilly counter. High-karat gold is worth substantially more per gram, and we test and pay at that true purity.

  • Sugarland Run & Kingstream

    These townhome and single-family communities on the north side skew toward working professionals, so we tend to see modern pieces from here: designer jewelry, luxury watches, and newer diamond settings. Brand and condition can beat melt value, so those get appraised individually rather than weighed as scrap.

  • Franklin Farm & Oak Hill

    The established family neighborhoods on the 20171 side bring in the steady, everyday side of the business — 14k wedding bands, broken chains, single earrings, and gold accumulated across a generation or two. Small pieces add up quickly once each one is tested at its real karat.

Your closest stores

The two stores closest to Herndon

There's no Cash for Gold VA storefront in Herndon yet, but the town sits at the corner of Route 28 and the Dulles Toll Road — and each of those roads leads almost directly to one of our two nearest stores.

All locations & hours
  • Cash for Gold VA, Chantilly store

    Closest store

    14025 US-50
    Chantilly, VA 20151
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    Drive: about 10-15 minutes south on Route 28 (Sully Road) to Route 50 — the closest store to Herndon.

  • Cash for Gold VA, Vienna / Tysons store

    Also nearby

    8605 Westwood Center Dr #120
    Tysons, VA 22182

    Drive: about 15-20 minutes east on the Dulles Toll Road toward Tysons, convenient from the Reston side.

Why sell locally

Why Herndon sellers should skip the mail-in envelope

With a mail-in gold buyer, your jewelry rides off in a prepaid envelope and the offer arrives after your gold is already in someone else's building — and for high-karat pieces especially, you have no way to confirm they tested it as 22k instead of quietly grading it lower. Selling in person keeps the leverage with you: the karat test and the scale reading happen in front of your eyes, you can ask why a piece graded the way it did, and if the number falls short, your jewelry goes back in your bag and you drive home.

From Herndon, that in-person trip barely costs you anything. Route 28 runs straight past the airport traffic down to Route 50, putting the Chantilly counter about 10-15 minutes from almost anywhere in town — a shorter errand than most Dulles-corridor commutes. If you're closer to the Toll Road on the Reston side, Vienna / Tysons is an easy eastbound run instead, by appointment. Either way you're paid the same visit before you head back up the road, by check on the spot drawn on a local bank, with nothing riding through the mail.

How it works

Walk in, watch every test, leave paid

No appointment needed at our Chantilly store. No charge if you walk away.

  1. Step 1: Bring In What You Have

    No need to sort, clean, or research anything. Bring your jewelry, coins, watches, and flatware, even the pieces you are unsure about. We have seen it all.

  2. Step 2: We Sort & Group It

    We go through every item with you, one by one. Gold grouped by karat, coins by type, watches evaluated on their own. Nothing left guessed at.

  3. Step 3: Tested on the Spot

    Each piece goes through our XRF analyzer, the same technology refineries use, to find its exact metal content. You watch every test, on camera.

  4. Step 4: We Calculate Your Offer

    Every item goes into our system and is priced against the live spot price for gold, silver, platinum, or palladium. You see every line and number.

  5. Step 5: You Review & Sign

    We print a full itemized receipt with every item and price listed. You review it and you sign. No surprises.

  6. Step 6: You Get Paid

    We pay you by check on the spot, drawn on a local bank so you can cash it the same day. No waiting, no checks in the mail.

Bring your items and a valid government-issued photo ID (Virginia requires it for every sale). You must be 18 or older.

What we buy

Brought in by Herndon neighbors every week

From a single gold ring to an entire estate collection, bring it in for a free, no-obligation appraisal. Start with how to sell gold and sell silver with us, or browse by category.

See everything we buy

Reviews

Trusted by thousands of neighbors

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 500+ Google reviews

Recent Google reviews from our Chantilly store. Every store follows the same process.

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  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “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.”

    Greg ForbesGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “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.”

    Mike SchlesigerGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “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.”

    Alex WilkinsonGoogle review
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  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “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.”

    Jamal ReedGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “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!”

    Jeanette SnookGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “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.”

    Suzanne EwaysGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “I had a great experience working with Sam selling my gold from Thailand and received a great offer well over my first quote.”

    Sean DonovanGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “Sam was amazingly helpful and the transaction was painless. They buy silver bullion coins.”

    Bejan DjavadiGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “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.”

    Renee VitaleGoogle review
  • 5 out of 5 stars

    “It was a flawless and easy transaction. Ethan was personable, polite and professional. I would recommend this business to anyone!”

    Tammy JohnsonGoogle review

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  • BBB A+ Accredited Rating
  • GIA — Gemological Institute of America
  • Jewelers Vigilance Committee
  • PCCS Certified

Herndon FAQ

Selling gold in Herndon, answered

Still have questions?

Call the Chantilly store and talk to a buyer.

Where can I sell gold in Herndon, VA?

There's no Cash for Gold VA store inside Herndon itself. The closest is our Chantilly location at 14025 US-50, Chantilly, VA 20151 — (571) 224-5279 — about 10-15 minutes south on Route 28. Our Vienna / Tysons store at 8605 Westwood Center Dr #120, Tysons, VA 22182 — (703) 889-0532 — is roughly 15-20 minutes east via the Dulles Toll Road and often easier from the Reston side of town; it's by appointment only, so call before you go.

Do you buy 22k and 24k Indian gold jewelry near Herndon?

Yes — high-karat jewelry is one of the most common things Herndon sellers bring us. Indian and Middle Eastern wedding sets, bangles, and chains are usually 22k (about 91.7% pure) or 24k (about 99.9% pure), which means far more gold per gram than standard American 14k. We verify the purity with an XRF analyzer, on camera, rather than trusting the stamp alone, then price at the tested karat — so a 22k bangle is paid as 22k, never rounded down.

How much will I get paid for my gold from Herndon?

We take the live spot price per troy ounce, divide by 31.1 for a per-gram rate, then multiply by your item's purity — 41.7% for 10k, 58.3% for 14k, 75% for 18k, roughly 91.7% for 22k, and 99.9% for 24k — and its weight on our scale. Jewelry and scrap gold are paid at a rate that varies by item, explained before you decide, standard bullion gold coins bring 90% of live spot, and collectible coins, designer pieces, and certified diamonds are appraised separately since they can be worth more than the metal alone.

Which store is closer to Herndon — Chantilly or Vienna?

Chantilly, for most of town: it's about 10-15 minutes straight down Route 28 to Route 50, one road nearly the whole way. Vienna / Tysons is about 15-20 minutes east on the Dulles Toll Road, which can be the quicker choice if you live near the Reston line or already commute toward Tysons; it's by appointment only, so call (703) 889-0532 to book. Both pay the same way — tested in front of you, paid the same visit.

Do you buy luxury watches and designer jewelry from Herndon sellers?

Yes. With so many tech-corridor professionals in Herndon, watches and branded jewelry come across our counter regularly. Those are appraised individually — brand, model, and condition often put the value well above the gold weight — so bring the box, papers, or extra links if you still have them, since original accessories raise the offer.

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.

Free appraisal

Herndon’s nearest gold buyer is in Chantilly

Point the car down Route 28 — our Chantilly store is 10-15 minutes south of Herndon, and your gold can be tested, quoted, and paid the same visit before you're back through town.

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