Online gold appraisal from photographs
What a photograph can and cannot show. Why purity, weight and authenticity need physical testing before any final price is quoted.
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How value is arrived at for gold, coins, jewellery, silverware and gemstones, and what gets checked before any offer is made.
Old jewellery and heirlooms: where the value comes from
Metal value, stone value, or extra market value from maker, design and provenance: how these are separated in an old piece or heirloom.
Gemstones: how appraisal works
Identifying the stone, weight, quality, possible treatments and certificate, and what changes when the stone is mounted in jewellery.
How to spot a counterfeit gold sovereign
No single sign proves authenticity. Weight, dimensions, appearance, sound and magnet tests give clues. Only the combination decides.
How we measure gold in front of you
Exactly what a transparent appraisal checks: purity, weight, condition, the metal price, and the reasoning behind the offer you are given.
How to appraise a coin collection
Start with accurate recording, not a quick price search. How each piece is identified, and how metal value is separated from collector value.
How to compare gold-buying offers
Ask for net weight, purity, price per gram, testing method and final payout. A high promise with no breakdown cannot be compared to anything.
How the gold price per gram is calculated
There is no single per-gram price for every item. How purity, net weight, the live metal price and the margin produce the final figure.
What is my Rolex, Omega or Cartier watch worth?
Brand, model, reference, condition, box, papers, service history and demand. Why the brand name alone never produces a reliable value.