Gold X Change

So, I’m cleaning out my closet and I find an old jewelry box with a tiny pair of hoop earrings and 2 diamond stud settings (I’d had the studs removed years ago.) Both 14 Karat Gold, and neither of which I have any use for.
I see this place, Gold XChange, every time I drive by the Westminster Mall… and I’m thinking; «Why Not?»
So, I drive over and am greeted by a nice young gentleman who chatted pleasantly throughout the transaction. I’m not sure what I expected, having never sold or pawned anything like this, but I was in and out in 10 minutes, and the experience was quick and simple. \
The only semi-​negative is the pricing in establishments like this. (Having never pawned or traded or sold or whatever this is before, I was unprepared.)
The Retail Value on what I turned in is roughly $ 175, and when you sell to these places, you’ll get much less. I got $ 25. Which, to be honest, was great because I found ‘em at the bottom of a box, and I wouldn’t have a CLUE how to sell old earrings otherwise. So, I got a free dinner out of it. But if you have the time or resources, I’m sure there are other places out there that will pay more.
Apparently, they also do jewelry and watch repair.