California Government Surplus Jewelry
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 property sold at a fraction of appraised value.
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14K Gold Medallion Pendant with Crucifix. Measures 2 x 3 cm (without loop). 5.29 g of gold. Evaluated by a jeweler.
San Diego, CA · 7 bids
Designer Ladies Gorgeous Genuine Morganite And Genuine Diamond Gold Ring Appraised $1,164.00
Tustin, CA · 5 bids
14K Gold Ring w/ Diamonds (0.31 CTW) and a center ruby. Size 5.25. Missing 2 diamonds - face and side (see pics).
San Diego, CA · 4 bids
TiDDRs: 14K Gold Good Luck Buddha Medallion with Jade and 4 small rubies. Medallion is approx. 27mm diameter. 8.09g.
San Diego, CA · 4 bids
Outstanding 10CT Genuine Tanzanite and Solid Sterling Silver Designer Necklace App $3750 Great Opportunity
Tustin, CA · 2 bids
Costume Jewelry Lot, One metal plate
Ukiah, CA · 1 bid
TiDDRs: 14K Gold Classic Engagement Ring with Cubic Zirconia. Size 7. Confirmed by jeweler.
San Diego, CA · 1 bid
Massive 20.4 CT Amethyst Gemstone, Designer Cut, Investment
Tustin, CA · 1 bid
Beautiful Extremely Large 6.40Ct Ruby Gemstone, Investors Look!!
Tustin, CA · 1 bid
10K White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings
West Hills, CA · 1 bid
Vintage Sterling Silver Black Onyx Beaded Dome Ring – Size 6.75
West Hills, CA · 1 bid
Beautiful Extremely Large 6.15Ct Ruby Gemstone, Investors Look!!
Tustin, CA · 1 bid
348 active jewelry auctions in California right now.Last updated: 2026-10-17
Market demand: jewelry in California sell about 22% of the time, typically ~2 bids, from 878 completed sales over the last year.
Browse government jewelry auctions in California from federal, state, and local agencies in CA. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform.
For the bigger picture, see the Surplus Price Index for what government jewelry sells for nationwide, or the Government Surplus Market Report for the latest trends across every category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus jewelry auctions in California?
- Government surplus jewelry in California are sold through official platforms like GSA Auctions (federal surplus) and other state and local agency auctions. GovAuctions aggregates California jewelry listings into one free, searchable feed.
- Are government jewelry auctions in California open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in California are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on jewelry through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required for most items.
- How do I bid on surplus jewelry in California?
- Browse listings on GovAuctions, click through to the original auction platform, register for a free account, and place your bid. Items are sold directly by government agencies in CA - no middleman fees or bid packs required.
- Can I filter California jewelry auctions by distance from my ZIP code?
- Yes. Most surplus is collected in person, so distance from you usually matters more than the state a lot sits in. In the GovAuctions feed you can enter your ZIP and set a radius of 25, 50, 100, or 200 miles, and the filter applies across every indexed platform at once rather than one marketplace at a time. Results sort by pickup distance, so a radius search also catches jewelry just over the California state line that browsing by state alone would hide.