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Sell gold and fine jewellery in Recoleta
We buy gold in any form, jewellery with or without stones, coins and bullion. Daniel Varela, gemmologist and jewellery expert, examines every piece himself at Av. Alvear 1712: it is weighed in front of you, the figure is explained, and if you accept, you are paid on the spot.
What we buy
Three ways to sell, depending on the piece
The value of a piece of jewellery may lie in the metal, in the stones, or in the object itself. The first task of an appraisal is to establish which of the three prevails: that is the difference between being paid for the weight of the gold and being paid what the piece is actually worth.
Gold by weight
Broken or unpaired jewellery, scrap gold, dental gold, cut chains, empty settings, workshop remains. The piece is weighed, the fineness verified —24k, 18k, 14k, 9k— and paid against the day's international quotation. It need not be intact, nor come with papers.
Paid on the spot · no papers needed
How gold is identified →
Inherited jewellery and pieces of value
A diamond ring, an emerald, a period piece or a family set is worth considerably more than its weight in gold. Daniel examines them as a gemmologist before naming a figure: stones and craftsmanship are valued separately from the metal.
Gemmological appraisal · estates
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Coins and bullion
Sovereigns, Krugerrands, Centenarios, Argentine gold pesos, and bars —minted or cast, with or without certificate. Weight, fineness and hallmark are checked. If a coin carries a numismatic premium for its year, mint or condition, it is paid above the gold it contains.
Bullion and numismatics
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What we pay
How much is paid for gold
The starting point is the day's international price of fine gold, the same the world over. A factor is then applied according to the fineness of the piece, and the result is multiplied by the grams verified on the scale. The calculation is done in plain sight, with the live quotation on screen.
These are the house factors. They are the same for everyone, they are not negotiated, and they do not depend on how much you bring:
| Fineness | Paid |
|---|---|
| 24k · 999 | 90 % |
| 22k · 916 | 81 % |
| 18k · 750 | 63 % |
| 14k · 585 | 45 % |
| 9k · 375 | 22.5 % |
The table is the floor, not the ceiling. A piece with stones, a signed piece or one of a sought-after period is not bought by weight: it is appraised as a piece, and the figure is another. That is why it is worth showing it before melting it down.
The figures published on this site are a technical reference and do not constitute an offer to buy. The final figure comes from the appraisal in person, with weight and fineness verified.
The process
How selling here works
A single visit — nothing is left on deposit and there is no need to come back another day.
You arrange the visit
Write on WhatsApp or call, and we agree on a day and time. We receive clients Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Av. Alvear 1712, by private appointment: in a separate room, with no shop window and no onlookers.
It is appraised in front of you
Scale, loupe and touchstone on the counter. Daniel Varela examines every piece himself and says out loud what he is looking at: weight, fineness, stones, condition and provenance. The appraisal is free and commits you to nothing.
You are paid on the spot
If the figure suits you, payment is made there and then, in cash or by transfer, with a receipt. If it does not, you take the piece back untouched and there is no charge for the appraisal.
Frequently asked questions
Before you come to sell
Is there a charge for the appraisal?
No. It is done in person, free of charge and with no obligation. If the figure does not convince you, you take the piece home and nothing is charged for having looked at it. There is no commission and no consignment cost either: the house buys outright.
How much do you pay for 18k gold?
63 % of the value of the fine gold the piece contains. An 18-carat piece is 750 parts pure gold per thousand: if a gram of fine gold is quoted at 100 dollars, a gram of 18k is paid 63. As the quotation moves every day, the exact figure is confirmed at the appraisal, with the real weight on the scale. You can estimate it beforehand with the live quotation calculator.
I inherited jewellery and do not know what it is. Should I still bring it?
Yes. Working out what you have is part of the appraisal and costs nothing: what is gold and what is not, of what fineness, which stones are genuine and which are not. If it is an estate or a large lot, tell us when you book so that we can set aside more time.
Is it better to sell the piece whole or just the gold?
It depends on the piece, and that is precisely the question an expert answers. A plain wedding band is worth its weight in gold and nothing more. A piece of fine craftsmanship, one set with stones or one from a sought-after period is worth more whole than melted — and melting destroys that value irreversibly. Hence: look first, decide afterwards.
Do you buy jewellery with diamonds, emeralds or pearls?
Yes. The metal is weighed and the gems are valued separately, by cut, colour, clarity and size. If a stone has a certificate —GIA or another laboratory— bring it: it speeds up the appraisal and usually improves the figure.
What do I need to bring?
Your identity document and the pieces. Nothing else: no invoice, box or certificate is needed to sell gold by weight and fineness. If you have papers for a gem or a signed piece, bring them along. A receipt is issued for the transaction.
How and when am I paid?
The moment you accept the offer, in cash or by immediate bank transfer, with a receipt. There are no deferred payments and no consignment, unless you prefer it that way.
Do you buy watches?
This department buys gold, jewellery, coins and bullion. If a watch has a gold case, we buy the gold it contains. If it is a high-end piece, worth far more as a watch than as metal, we refer it to the group's watch house, which appraises it for what it is.
Bring your jewellery to Av. Alvear 1712
Free appraisal, by private appointment, Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Book on WhatsApp: the piece is weighed and examined in front of you, and if the figure does not suit you, you take it home.
Av. Alvear 1712 · entre Rodríguez Peña y Av. Callao · Lunes a viernes de 10 a 18 h · atención por entrevista privada