When you submit gold necklaces or platinum rings for appraisal, there may be a difference in price even for items that look similar. It is not simply decided by “it was expensive in the past, so it is still expensive now” or “the heavier it is, the higher the price”; precious metals have specific appraisal points.
Check the purity and weight of gold and platinum
Gold products have markings such as K24 or K18, and platinum products have markings such as Pt950, Pt900, or Pt850. For example, K18 has a gold content of 75%, so even if two accessories weigh 10g, the amount of gold contained differs from that of K24.
In addition to this purity and weight, the precious metal market price at that time is also involved in the appraisal. Since the market prices of gold and platinum fluctuate, the price may change if an item appraised previously is appraised at a different time.
Accessories are not always evaluated based on the bullion alone
Some rings and necklaces have gemstones such as diamonds attached, or are brand-name jewelry. In this case, the appraisal includes not only the gold or platinum parts but also elements that can be identified as gemstones or brand value.
Kaitori Daikichi PLANT-4 Seiro store also handles diamonds, gemstones, and jewelry, not just gold and precious metals. If you are considering selling precious metals in the Shibata City or Seiro Town area, it is worth knowing that the content checked varies depending on the type of accessory.
What about items with unreadable hallmarks or broken necklaces?
For rings used for many years, the hallmark may become faint, making it difficult to identify the material yourself. There are also items that cannot be used as accessories as they are, such as necklaces that are broken or rings that are deformed.
Even such items cannot be judged as not being gold or platinum based on appearance alone. If the material can be confirmed, even broken items can sometimes be appraised as precious metals.
Why is the purchase price different from the buying price?
The purchase price includes not only the precious metal itself but also various elements such as design and processing. On the other hand, when buying, we check the current market price, purity, weight, gemstones, brand, and the condition of the item, so the purchase price and the appraisal value are not based on the same criteria.
At Kaitori Daikichi PLANT-4 Seiro store in Seiro Town, appraisers are on staff to evaluate gold, platinum, and jewelry in-store or via home visits. For old accessories where the material is unknown, we will inform you of the appraisal details after checking the item.
[Store Information]
Kaitori Daikichi PLANT-4 Seiro store
708 Nishiyama, Hazuno, Seiro-machi, Kitakambara-gun, Niigata Prefecture
