Buying Gold Jewelry: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Despite its brilliance, strength and stainless steel, gold is combined with other metals to make jewelry. This mixture gives the precious metal, which is usually yellow, other colors such as white or gray.
And if, like many people, you are wondering about the difference between white gold and yellow gold, here are some answers to your questions. More information >>

To sell your jewelry, you need to contact professionals or experts in precious metals. It is important to consult online reviews and compare several offers. At GOLDMARKET, experts advise you and evaluate all your gold objects for free. More information >>

24 carat gold is composed of 100% pure gold. It should not be confused with 18 or 9 carat gold. The last two contain alloys such as copper or silver. Discover all the secrets of 24 carat. More information >>

There is an important difference between Gold and Gold plated. Gold plated is simply a piece of jewelry made of steel or other metal that is dipped in Gold. It contains a few mg of Gold. This is called costume jewelry. A piece of gold jewelry is made of Gold and other alloys such as Copper or Silver. More information >>

There are several techniques for recognizing gold. The acid and touchstone technique, the mass spectrometer or simply thanks to the hallmarks engraved on a piece of jewelry. More information >>

There are several techniques to recognize the number of carats of your jewelry. The acid technique and the touchstone, the mass spectrometer or simply thanks to the hallmarks engraved on a piece of jewelry. More information >>

There are several techniques to recognize the hallmarks on a silver jewel. You can see them with the naked eye (neck brace for 925 silver/square for silver plated). You can also use a 30x magnifying glass. Professionals use acids and the touchstone or a mass spectrometer to know the number of carats of a silver jewel. More information >>

18 or 24 carat? It's all about the purity of Gold. 24 carat contains 100% Gold (Yellow Color that shines). 18 carat contains 75% Gold, Copper and Silver. 18 carat can be yellow, white or pink depending on the amount of alloys. More information >>

With the historic rise in the price of Silver, now is a good time to sell your silver jewelry, silverware and any silver object. You can receive a check or bank transfer immediately. More information >>

The purest gold is 24 carat gold. It contains 100% gold and no other alloys. 24 carat gold is found in some jewelry. Gold bars are also 24 carat and some gold coins. Pure 24 carat gold is the most expensive. More information >>

There are several techniques for recognizing 24 carat gold. The acid and touchstone technique, the mass spectrometer or simply thanks to the hallmarks engraved on a piece of jewelry. More information >>

In jewelry and goldsmithing, the hallmark is a tool used to mark jewelry and objects in order to certify the content of different metals. More information >>

To estimate your gold, you must take several elements into account: the number of carats of your jewelry (18/24/14/9 carats), the gold price, the presence or absence of precious stones. It is also necessary to know if the jewelry can be sold as second-hand jewelry. The best thing is to contact a professional for a completely free estimate. More information >>

The price of 22 carat gold (90% gold) depends on the stock market prices of 24 carat gold or the ounce of gold. You can check the price of gold on goldmarket.fr. More information >>

The price of 9 carat gold (37,5% gold) depends on the stock market prices of 24 carat gold or the ounce of gold. You can check the price of gold on goldmarket.fr. More information >>

Selling your silver jewelry can be easy. To make money or please yourself, you obviously need to turn to the right professional.
So how do you find it and make sure it's reliable? More information >>

Selling your silverware can be easy. To make money or to please yourself, you obviously need to turn to the right professional.
So how do you find it and make sure it's reliable? More information >>

The price of a gram of silver depends on the rate on the London Stock Exchange. It varies between 600 and 700 per kg (2020/2021). You can follow the price of silver on Goldmarket.fr. More information >>

There are several techniques to estimate your silver. The acid and touchstone technique, the mass spectrometer or simply using the hallmarks engraved on a piece of jewelry. More information >>

The difference between 18 carat and 9 carat lies in the amount of gold (purity) contained in the jewelry. 18 carat contains 75% gold (25% copper and silver), 9 carat contains only 37,5% gold. More information >>

To sell your gold on the internet without having to travel, you need to contact professionals or experts in precious metals. It is important to consult online reviews. At GOLDMARKET you can sell your gold jewelry safely. More information >> 

To sell your dental gold on the internet without having to travel, you need to contact professionals or experts in precious metals. It is important to consult online reviews. At GOLDMARKET you can sell your dental gold safely. More information >> 

There are several hallmarks depending on the purity/carat of the jewel. The best known hallmarks are the eagle's head (18 carats), the scallop shell (14 carats). The inscription 375 can also be found on 9 carat jewels. More information >>

There are several hallmarks depending on the purity/carat of the jewel. The best known silver hallmark is the head of Minerva (925/1000). More information >>