FAQ
1. Gold Purchase Process and prices for gold and silver
We don't have a minimum quantity. We also buy the smallest quantities of precious metals, for example, a gold ring or a gold tooth.
We buy gold, silver, tin, platinum and palladium in any condition and any form.
Examples
- Scrap or broken jewellery (scrap gold, broken gold, gold and silver jewellery), bracelets, rings, necklaces etc.
- Gold for teeth, Dental gold, Gold for teeth with teeth
- Diamond jewellery, antique jewellery, gemstone-set jewellery
- Silver and silverware (including silver cutlery, plated and solid)
- Gold coins from all countries (e.g. Krugerrand, Maple Leaf, Ducat)
- Gold medals of all kinds
- Silver coins from all countries
- Gold bars from all manufacturers
- Silver bars from all manufacturers
- Gold, silver and luxury watches
- Diamonds
- Pewter, pewter plates, pewter cups, pewter tankards etc.
- Jewellery (Olive-shaped chains, brooches, objects)
- Luxury watches (Rolex, Patek Philippe, Breitling and many other branded watches)
Using a calibrated scale, the jewellery is weighed separately by alloy (carat) and the price is determined based on the current Share prices determined. You can find out more here
Yes, the appraisal is free and non-binding. If you wish to sell your jewellery, you can sell it directly and receive the money in cash or via instant bank transfer.
The offer is dependent on the current gold price, as this is constantly changing, the offer is valid for the respective day.
Yes, the tooth or ceramic remnants will be expertly removed in order to precisely determine the gold content.
14-carat (585) gold has a fine gold content of 58.5%. 18-carat (750) gold has a fine gold content of 75%. Consequently, its value is also higher.
If your valuables contain diamonds, these will be taken into account in the valuation from 0.25 ct (carat) upwards. Other precious or semi-precious stones will be removed and returned to you upon request.
Our service is free of charge. You will not incur any fees, neither for the precious metal analysis nor for the valuation.
You can bring us items, even if you're not sure if they are real gold. We will determine for you, free of charge, whether it is indeed gold.
We usually pay our customers in cash, or by bank transfer if requested.
You can find the current gold price at Gold prices.
The minimum age to sell precious metals is 18 years.
The gold is recycled and reintroduced into the gold cycle. Gold is a rare commodity. On average, 11,000 tonnes of gold are traded annually.
Of this, only around 3500 tonnes come from the world's mines, but almost two-thirds from recycling. Brennstein contributes to this valuable cycle.
2. Opening hours and appointments
To avoid inconvenient waiting times, it is better to make an appointment. To make an appointment, please contact us during our opening hours. You can find these at Contact.
Monday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Saturday: By appointment
You're very welcome. Please contact us to arrange an appointment. Telephone 06403 – 92 97 911 or send an email to info@brennstein.de
This depends on the quantity of jewellery, but the entire process from appraisal to payout usually takes no longer than 15-20 minutes.
Should you be unable to visit us at our purchase office, we will appraise and purchase your gold during a home visit.