Understanding Markings on your Gold and Silver Jewellery
If you own a piece of gold or silver jewellery, you have probably noticed that there are several markings stamped or etched on your piece. These marks are generally located on the inside of a ring or the underside or back of a pendant or bracelet. Gold chains may have a flattened piece of metal attached to the chain near the clasp which features the stamp, and some pendants may have a marking on the bail or loop supporting the pendant.
Because of their inconspicuous placement, these stamps will generally go unnoticed, however they do provide some information in regards to the value of your gold or silver jewellery. It is important to note though, that if you did not purchase your gold or silver jewellery from a reputable jeweller or dealer, the stamps on your jewellery may not be legitimate, so it’s best to get a valuation from a professional gold and jewellery valuer such as EzyCash Gold Buyers for more accurate information.
There are two main stamps or markings that you are likely to find on your gold or silver jewellery:
- Metal quality: For gold, this mark indicates the carats, or gold quality, of the piece of jewellery. It may be shown using abbreviations such as 24ct or 18ct or expressed using a decimal figure which denotes the percentage of gold, for example .416 (10ct).
For silver, quality marks may be used on silver jewellery that contains a minimum of 92.5% pure silver, and this may feature a stamp showing, 925, 92.5 or .925 - Trademark or maker’s stamp: The other mark is likely to be the trademark stamp, initials or logo of the manufacturer or jeweller who crafted the piece. This helps identify the origin, and often the age, of a piece of jewellery and therefore can assist with accurately appraising an item, particularly antique pieces.
EzyCash Gold Buyers offers a gold and silver jewellery valuation service, either in-store or from your own home using our mobile gold-buying service. We can value your gold, silver, diamonds and luxury watches and provide instant cash for your jewellery. So, if you have gold or silver jewellery you would like to exchange for cash, get in touch!
Understanding Gold Carats
Understanding Gold Carats
If you’ve ever bought a piece of gold jewellery, you’ve likely heard the piece described in terms of ‘carats’. The term carat is used as a unit of purity for gold, however carats can also be used to describe mass, or weight of stones such as diamonds or other gemstones. Understanding these terms and measurements can help you determine the value of your gold jewellery.
Due to the soft and pliable nature of gold, it is often mixed, or ‘alloyed’, with other metals such as copper or silver to make jewellery to add strength or hardness. The amount of metal added to the gold is measured to determine the final carat rating of the gold jewellery. Therefore, the carats are used to describe the level of pure gold in a piece of jewellery.
Each carat represents 1/24th of the whole, so 24-carat gold is pure gold, or 18-carat gold is made up of 18 parts gold and 6 parts of another type of metal, or alloys, such as copper (that is, 75% gold and 25% other metals) etc. The higher the number of carats, then the higher the gold content is in the piece of gold jewellery. This is used for both gold in the form of jewellery and also gold in bullion bars or coins.
It is standard practice for gold jewellery to be stamped with a marking that indicates this metal content. It will usually be placed somewhere inconspicuous on the piece where it will not be affected by size changes or near stones or designs.
Professional gold valuers will use certain measures to ascertain the purity of your gold pieces and determine its true value. At EzyCash Gold Buyers we provide fair and accurate valuations for gold jewellery, watches, diamonds and gold pieces and will offer a fair cash price in exchange for your jewellery.
The price of gold is on the up – now is the time to make your move!
The price of gold is on the up, so now is a great time to sell your unwanted gold, silver and diamond jewellery and luxury watches.
While it’s generally always a safe bet that you’re going to get a good price for your gold, like any commodity it has its ups and downs, so it’s good to convert your assets to cash while the market is looking its best. You may have seen recent news reports that gold is making a resurgence, so why not take this opportunity to dig out that old gold jewellery and watches from storage while the price is still trending up and make the most of your investments!
EzyCash Gold Buyers will always give you a completely fair and honest market valuation of your gold, silver or diamond jewellery and watches. We have professional on-site valuers in our Panmure store in Auckland, or our Auckland-wide mobile valuation service can come to you. This is a discreet service that makes it convenient and efficient for you to receive gold and jewellery valuations in the comfort and privacy of your home or office.
If you’re having a spring clean at home, it’s likely you’ve come across a few pieces of broken, old or unwanted jewellery. Now is a great opportunity to bring them in for a valuation – you might be surprised at the price you can get, even for broken or scrap pieces!
Contact EzyCash Gold Buyers to arrange a valuation appointment for your gold jewellery and watches today on 09 570 1511.
Sell Diamond Jewellery and Get Cash Now
Sell Diamond Jewellery and Get Cash Now
Dig out those diamonds – Cash for your diamonds at EzyCash Gold Buyers
Sell Diamond Rings and more!
It’s time for a spring clean, so while you’re clearing out those drawers and wardrobes, why not dig out those old diamond rings and engagement diamond rings and bring them in for a valuation at EzyCash Gold Buyers? It could help you free up a little cash for Christmas or help clear that credit card debt that’s been niggling at you.
Or have you been thinking that your own diamond ring is looking a little dated or worn now, and perhaps it’s time for an upgrade? Instead of leaving them to sit unworn in your drawer, bring them in to EzyCash Gold Buyers and exchange them for cash – many of our customers are often surprised at the high price they can receive in exchange for their gold, jewellery and watches.
Whether you’re in need of some quick cash, or just curious to find out the value of your diamond jewellery, we offer fair valuations and wholesale cash price for your unwanted diamond rings and diamond jewellery, even if they are dated, worn or damaged.
We pay top price for diamonds and we are always on the lookout for both loose diamonds and ring-mounted diamonds to buy, in particular stones over 1 carat.
Don’t let your diamond rings just collect dust – bring them in for a valuation and we’ll make you an offer – we promise to pay the best possible market price.
Why choose EzyCash Gold Buyers
Gold Ring (Photo credit: cthoyes)
How to choose a Gold Buyer
It’s not always an easy decision to part with gold jewellery or watches, so when the time comes, you want to be sure you’re getting the best price from a well-established, reputable company.
If you do a little research, it won’t take long to establish why other gold and silver buying companies haven’t had much success on the market – the prices they pay for your precious pieces are too low, and their overheads in large malls and shopping centres are too high. It’s a no-brainer that these overheads are being passed on to you by not paying you what your gold jewellery is really worth, however it’s this business model that hasn’t afforded them much longevity on the market. Also, while shopping centres may have high foot traffic, it’s hardly a place where sellers will feel comfortable discussing the sale of their unwanted gold jewellery.
Reliable & Reputable Jewellery Valuations
When it comes to selling your unwanted gold jewellery, choose a well-established company with a reputation for paying top price. EzyCash Gold Buyers is a reliable company with a long-standing reputation for fair, honest pricing, straightforward, convenient service, expert valuations and efficient payment. We’ve been in the business of buying unwanted gold, silver and diamond jewellery for over 15 years, with consistently good service and the best prices for clients who are looking for quick cash solutions.
Convenience & Discretion
Our mobile service makes it even easier – there’s no need to fight the crowds in busy shopping malls, or discuss your personal situation in a space full of strangers. This discreet mobile gold valuation service is available Auckland-wide for a professional and confidential valuation of your unwanted jewellery and watches. We understand the need for discretion, so our Panmure store also has a private valuation room.
Trust a gold-buying company with a well-established reputation for fair jewellery valuations and the best price. We’ll help make the process of selling your unwanted gold as simple and straightforward as possible – contact us to arrange a visit.
Get instant cash for your old gold – without leaving home!
English: Rolex Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II, ref. 116713LN (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Do you have unwanted gold you want to sell but don’t want to take it to a busy mall? We know that many of our customers don’t feel comfortable having to discuss selling their personal gold pieces in such a public space! If you want to ensure a confidential service when selling your gold – or you are simply unable to get to our store – you can sell your old gold and old jewellery in the privacy of your own home with EzyCash Mobile Gold Buyers.
EzyCash Mobile Gold Buyers come to you in our discreet, unmarked van and our mobile gold buying service is offered to customers living in the wider Auckland area. Our friendly gold buyers Dave and Joe will provide a professional and confidential valuation of your unwanted gold or other precious metals including silver, platinum or palladium. As well as precious metals, we buy diamonds and buy luxury watches such as Rolex, Omega, Tag Heuer and Breitling, so if you’d like to get an idea of their value, dig them out for on-the-spot appraisal too.
EzyCash Gold Buyers also offers a private room at our store in Panmure – we recognise the need for discretion when selling these valuable items!
Instead of letting your valuables sit gathering dust in your drawer, why not see what price you can get for your old pieces? We’ll give you instant cash, best price guaranteed, for any kind of gold and in any condition.
Call EzyCash Gold Buyers today on 09 570 1511 to arrange a visit.
Cleaning out your closet? Sell your old watch – at the right price
OMEGA Speedmaster Professional (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Do you own an old luxury watch that’s sitting unused on your desk or dresser? Luxury watches don’t come cheap and many are bought as investment pieces – so if you’re undergoing a spring clean of your old jewellery and come across some worn time pieces, Ezycash Gold Buyers can give you a good price for your old watch so your investment need not be in vain.
Ezycash Gold Buyers buy a wide variety of quality watch brands for the best cash prices. We specialise in prestige Swiss brands and many of our customers have received instant cash for Omega watches, Patek Phillippe watches, Tag Heuer watches, Breitling watches, Bulgari watches, Tudor watches, Rolex watches, IWC watches, and Chopard watches.
Here’s some more information about some of the most popular watch brands we deal with:
Omega watches: Omega watches are well-regarded for their reliability and were even the official timekeeper of the Olympics. Established over 150 years ago, these watches are valuable and certainly worth selling.
Patek Phillippe watches: Patek Phillippe typically produces their watches in yellow gold or platinum. These are exclusive watches with a great reputation!
Tag Heuer watches: Tag Heuer is a familiar name in the luxury watch market. Their innovative sports watches and chronographs are some of the most popular in the world. Bring in your genuine Tag Heuer for a valuation today.
Rolex watches: Rolex are probably the most well-known producers of luxury watches in the world. Ezycash Gold Buyers can give you the best cash price for all authentic Rolex watches.
Breitling watches: Another one of our Swiss watch brands, Breitling watches are recognised for their distinctive large face and automatic movement.
Here’s how we work – bring in your unwanted gold watch to Ezycash Gold Buyers for a valuation and receive cash for it today.
Our team has over 15 years in the industry and are experienced watch buyers. You can trust Ezycash Gold Buyers to offer you the best price for your old watch. We are professional and discreet and will make the process of selling your unwanted watch as easy for you as possible.
Fast Cash for your Old Jewellery
English: Bracelets at the Dubai gold market (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
It’s coming up to that time of year again, so if you’re preparing for a spring clean, you might want to consider clearing out your jewellery drawer too.
Your unwanted jewellery could be worth more than you think – so bring your old gold, silver, platinum, palladium and diamonds to EzyCash Gold Buyers for an in-store valuation. We’ll provide a straight-forward valuation and will offer you a competitive price for your old jewellery.
Don’t let your broken jewellery accumulate dust in your dresser – even if it is damaged or scratched, or no longer fashionable, we can offer you a great wholesale price for any and all types of jewellery including:
- Bracelets and bangles
- Rings
- Necklaces and chains
- Earrings
- Watches
- Pocket watches
- Pendants
So if you haven’t worn it for a while, or it’s time to update broken or tired looking gold jewellery, then consider bringing it in for some cash to put towards something new. Selling your old jewellery can be a big decision, but with over 20 years of experience in the industry, EzyCash Gold Buyers are well-qualified to assist you. Our store is in Panmure, Auckland, and is open 7 days. We have a long-standing reputation and will make the process of selling your articles as quick and easy as possible.
Get cash for your old jewellery – fast! Come to EzyCash Gold Buyers today for a great price, guaranteed.
Get the right valuation for when you sell your gold
An expert valuation.
That’s what you’ll get every time when you bring your broken gold, scrap gold and unwanted gold jewellery into the Panmure store of EzyCash Gold Buyers.
They’ll value your gold jewellery and offer you a top cash price for your gold jewellery. Valuations of gold jewellery from EzyCash are based on the true second-hand value of the gold jewellery and the market value of the gold jewellery.
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Buy Gold Bullion and Silver Bullion from EzyCash
If you want to sell your unwanted gold jewellery, broken gold or scrap gold, the place to come is of course EzyCash Gold Buyers in Panmure, Auckland. You’re always guaranteed an expert valuation of your scrap gold or broken gold and you’ll receive a top cash price.
But as well as being the best place to sell your unwanted gold, EzyCash Gold Buyers is now offering you an opportunity to become a gold investor. Right now, EzyCash has a selection of gold bullion and silver bullion available for purchase that could become an investment into your future.
By turning your paper wealth into precious metals, you could protect yourself from one of economic’s inevitabilities: inflation. Continue reading
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