the carat of the gold will be a BIG factor in the price you get, the type of link too. on top of that you need to look at the condition of the bracelet. if your really after a quick sell to get the funds your best bet would be to take it too a jewellery store such as Angus & Cootes, or Michael Hill - these jewellers do tend to buy gold, otherwise go to a Gold Buyers kiosk n see what they give u there. is it stamped? where is the gold from? that too will have an impact. if u paid $5.5k then you have paid retail - n resale will not be close to that. even asking $3.8k might be pushing it.

not trying to be negative but i a sales person in a jewellery store so trying to give u the best advice i can n dont want u getting upset if u cant get what you are after.