THESE GOLD ITEMS YOU MAY OWN WITHOUT KNOWING IT

You may have gold at home... without even knowing it. Every week, customers come to the store with items they thought were worthless and leave with several hundred euros.
Here are the gold items you can sell, which you sometimes have at home without realizing it.

 

1. BROKEN OR DAMAGED JEWELRY

A broken chain, a deformed ring, a damaged clasp... Many people think these pieces of jewelry are worthless and leave them lying in a drawer, wrongly so. In reality, gold is bought by weight, regardless of its condition. So, even if it's broken, your gold can have real value.

 

2. ANTIQUE OR OUTDATED JEWELRY

Have you inherited outdated jewelry? Is that cameo ring from your grandmother not really your style? Even if they're not to your taste, these pieces of jewelry can represent a significant sum. In fact, they sometimes even worth more than their weight in gold if they have antique or aesthetic appeal!

 

3. GOLD COINS (NAPOLEON, MARIANNE, ETC...)

Do you have gold coins without really knowing what they're worth? Some are very well known and can bring you a lot of money. The most famous are the 20 Francs Napoleon, the 20 Francs Marianne Rooster, the 10 Francs Napoleon, and British Sovereigns. Their value depends on the gold price but sometimes also on their rarity.

 

4. GOLD JEWELRY YOU DON'T WEAR

After sorting through your jewelry box, you realize you've accumulated much more than expected: a necklace never worn, a ring that's too small, a forgotten bracelet... Taken together, these pieces of jewelry can represent a much larger sum than one might imagine.

 

5. SMALL GOLD ITEMS YOU DON'T THINK ABOUT

We rarely think of them, and yet... gold teeth, baptism medals, cufflinks, or old watches can bring in much more than we think. These are often the most forgotten items, but certainly not the least interesting.

 

HOW TO TELL IF IT'S GOLD?

A few simple clues can help you recognize the quality of your jewelry, such as:
- The presence of a hallmark (750 for 18-carat gold)
- A color that doesn't tarnish
- A rather heavy weight
However, the most reliable method remains an appraisal by a professional.

 

GETTING YOUR GOLD APPRAISED: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 

At Fremont Bijoutier, the appraisal is free, done in front of you, and based on the current gold price.
And most importantly: we don't just base it on the weight of the metal. Some pieces of jewelry can be bought back at a price higher than their gold value if they have genuine jewelry appeal.

 

IN SUMMARY 

You probably have gold at home without knowing it! Sort through your items and come to the store for an appraisal. You might leave with a surprise.