Initially we will attempt to sort your items by purity of gold or silver.

• We use a rare-earth magnet to identify ferrous items such as costume jewellery
• We use a jewellers loupe to look for identifying marks.
• We examing the colour of the metal, especially around any wear points.
• We sort the items into categories, ready for a quotation.
• Not gold / not silver
• Unmarked - probably gold
• Unmarked - probably silver
• 10K gold
• 14K gold
• 18K gold
• ...other purities.
• Sterling silver

Once the items are sorted, we can quote you a price.

• Weigh each group of sorted items.
• Take off an allowance for stones which need to be removed.
• Look up the current rate for each purity of gold/silver.
• Multiply the weight of each purity by the $ rate for each purity.
• Present you a total $ offer for your items, and a breakdown by purity/item.

If you like the price, we will proceed to test the items to validate the purity.

• Electronically test each item.
• Ensure the purity reading matches that of any markings.
• Larger items will need to be filed to re-test beneath the surface (this is to ensure an item is not just gold/silver plated).
• Larger or high karat items (18K - 22K) may also be filed and tested using traditional acid tests.
• Any larger stones or other material will be removed at this point. (With your permission)
• Any unmarked items will be categorized into the correct purity, and any discrepancies will be noted/adjusted.

We can now finalize your transaction and pay you for the items.

• Finalize weight of each group of items by purity.
• Photograph items with valid ID
• Record the transaction applying the current market price for gold/silver.
• Give you your cash.
• We always offer you a full printed official receipt so you can have a record of your transaction.