Selling guide
How to Sell Gold Jewellery in Toronto: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
What to gather before you go, how a proper counter evaluation works, what ID Ontario requires, and how to judge whether an offer is fair.
9 min read
Guides
Know what you have before you sell it
Most people sell gold once or twice in a lifetime, against buyers who do it every day. These guides close that gap — how testing works, what karat stamps mean, and how to recognise a shop that is not dealing straight.
Gold basics
Understanding Gold Karats: What 10k, 14k, 18k and 22k Really Mean for Your Payout
10k, 14k, 18k, 22k — the stamp on your chain determines most of its value. Here's what each one contains and why the stamp alone isn't proof.
7 min read
Process
How Gold Buyers Test and Weigh Your Jewellery (And How to Make Sure It's Fair)
Acid stone, XRF, calibrated scales and karat sorting — what actually happens during an evaluation, and the four things you should watch.
8 min read
Valuation
Scrap Gold vs. Resale Value: Which Is Right for Your Pieces?
Not every gold item should be melted. Here's how to tell whether a piece carries resale value above its metal weight.
7 min read
Buyer beware
How to Spot a Dishonest Cash-for-Gold Shop: 9 Red Flags
Back-room testing, hidden scales, mystery deductions and countdown offers. Nine signs to walk away from a gold buyer.
6 min read
Practical
What to Bring When You Sell Gold in Ontario (ID, Paperwork and What to Expect)
The ID Ontario requires, the paperwork that helps, what you can leave at home, and a minute-by-minute walkthrough of a visit.
6 min read
Bring your gold in for a free evaluation
No appointment, no obligation, and no charge. We test and weigh everything at the counter in front of you, then pay cash the same visit.
Mon–Fri 12pm–7pm · Sat 12pm–5pm · Sun closed