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.
2318 active jewelry auctions across 5 official government sources, updated daily.Last updated: 2026-07-18
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14K Yellow Gold Cluster/Solitaire Design Ring With Diamonds, 2.6 Grams
Austin, TX Β· 9 bids

14K Yellow Gold Cross Design Ring, 4.2 Grams
Austin, TX Β· 9 bids

14K Yellow Gold Akoya Pearl & Diamond Ring, 5.0 Grams
Austin, TX Β· 9 bids

Silver Coin, Weight: 31.20 Grams
Denver, CO Β· 9 bids

3 - Pieces of Gold Jewelry, Weight: 6.48 Grams
Denver, CO Β· 9 bids

James Avery Sterling Silver Double Curb Bracelet W/5 Charms, 18.6 Grams
Austin, TX Β· 9 bids

10K/14K Yellow Gold Camp Waldemar Ring With Diamond, 4.7 Grams
Austin, TX Β· 9 bids

18K White Gold Serpentine Necklace & Interlocking Circle Diamond Pendant, 7.6G
Austin, TX Β· 9 bids

14K Yellow Gold Stork Design Pin, 1.9 Grams
Austin, TX Β· 8 bids

Set of 2 Silver Bar - Scorpion & Moose
Woburn, MA Β· 3 bids

Size 8, Rainbow Bar Stacked Ring, 24K Real Gold Filled.
Henderson, NV Β· 3 bids

100x $1 Coins - Unsearched - From a sealed bank box
Fowler, IN Β· 3 bids
What they're worth: surplus jewelry typically sell for $45β$399 at government auction - median $110, from 1,643 completed sales in the last year. Demand: jewelry sell about 50% of the time, typically ~5 bids, from 2,238 completed sales. Look up a specific item Β· 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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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.