Government Seized Jewelry & Precious Metals Auctions
Government and law-enforcement agencies auction jewelry and precious metals - gold and silver chains, rings, bracelets, diamonds, and gemstones - much of it seized, forfeited, or unclaimed, sold at a fraction of appraised value.
1508 active jewelry auctions across 5 official government sources, with new listings every 30 minutes.Last updated: 2026-09-02
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14K White Gold Necklace & Pendant W/Sapphires & Diamonds, 5.9 Grams
Austin, TX · 5 bids
Vintage Lotus 14k Yellow Gold Pocket Watch, Currently Running
Austin, TX · 5 bids
10K White Gold Oval Link Diamond Bracelet, 10.9 Grams
Austin, TX · 27 bids
Bulova Razorback Liberty Bowl Watch (6)
Fayetteville, AR · 24 bids
14K Yellow Gold Diamond Motion Ring, 9.1 Grams
Austin, TX · 23 bids
14K Yellow Gold Herringbone Design Necklace, 8.1 Grams
Austin, TX · 22 bids
Bulova Razorback Liberty Bowl Watch (5)
Fayetteville, AR · 21 bids
3 - 10K Yellow Gold Thin Rings With Diamonds & Colored Stones, 5.5 Total Grams
Austin, TX · 20 bids
18K White Gold Filigree Diamond Brooch, 6.2 Grams
Austin, TX · 19 bids
James Avery Sterling Silver Rope Bracelet and Turtle Gemstone Ring, 10.3 Grams
Austin, TX · 19 bids
10 Pieces James Avery Sterling Silver Scrap Jewelry, 29.6 Grams Total
Austin, TX · 18 bids
Vintage Ladies Elgin 14k White Gold Watch Head With Diamonds, 5.5 Grams
Austin, TX · 17 bids
What they're worth: surplus jewelry typically sell for $45–$451 at government auction - median $114, from 2,770 completed sales in the last year, per the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Demand: jewelry sell about 45% of the time, typically ~9 bids, from 4,524 completed sales, per the GovAuctions Surplus Market Report. Look up a specific item · See all categories
Government and law-enforcement agencies auction jewelry and precious metals seized in investigations, forfeited, or left unclaimed in evidence rooms. Find gold and silver chains, rings, bracelets, earrings, diamonds, and gemstones - sold as-is at public auction, often well below retail or appraised value.
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- Where can I buy seized jewelry at government auctions?
- Seized and unclaimed jewelry is sold through official government auction platforms after legal forfeiture proceedings conclude. GovAuctions aggregates these jewelry and precious-metal listings into one free searchable feed.
- Is government auction jewelry real gold or silver?
- Listings range from solid karat gold and sterling silver to gold-clad and costume pieces, so always read the description and karat markings carefully. Items are sold as-is, so review photos and any appraisal details before bidding.
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