Dental gold, broken jewellery, silverware: what's actually worth money

Most people think you need "nice" jewellery to interest a gold buyer. That's wrong. The value comes from the metal itself — not the condition, the style, or the fashion. Here's everything that might be sleeping in your drawers.

Broken or mismatched jewellery is worth as much as intact pieces

A snapped chain, a single earring, a bent ring: by weight and purity, they're worth exactly the same as perfect pieces. The buyer purchasing them is sending them to be melted — cosmetic condition doesn't enter the calculation.

Dental gold: the most forgotten treasure

Dental crowns and bridges often contain a gold alloy of good purity. Many people throw them away or forget them after treatment, when a single crown can represent a surprising amount. No need to clean it or remove anything: the professional evaluation takes care of that.

Silverware: the category with the biggest price gaps

Flatware, trays, teapots and jewellery hallmarked "925" or "Sterling" contain 92.5% pure silver. It's also the category where the big chains pay the least relative to metal value — often barely half. If you have family silverware, comparing offers can literally double your amount.

Watches, coins and ingots

Gold watch cases, coins (Maple Leafs, sovereigns, world coins) and recognized ingots are bought at the highest rates, because their purity is certified. Bring them as they are — even damaged, they keep their metal value.

How to find out what it's worth, with no commitment

Gather everything — even what seems worthless — and bring it all to a free evaluation. Every item is tested and weighed in front of you, and you receive a detailed offer, item by item. You accept: immediate payment. You decline: you leave with everything, at no cost. Book your free evaluation or first send us a photo on WhatsApp for an initial estimate.