SELL JEWELLERY · RHEINISCHE EDELMETALL
Sell jewellery and have it assessed in person.
If you would like to sell jewellery, Rheinische Edelmetall offers a personal valuation in the branch. We assess gold jewellery, diamond jewellery, rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants and high-quality individual pieces transparently, explain the calculation clearly and make you a traceable purchase offer.
The value of jewellery does not depend on weight alone. Material, fineness, condition, workmanship, stones, authenticity, documents and realistic resale potential are decisive. You decide only after the valuation whether you want to sell.
Context
Why jewellery is not valued by weight alone.
Jewellery is not always only precious metal. Two pieces with the same weight may be valued differently because fineness, workmanship, condition, stones, brand, documents and demand can all matter. That is why we do not value jewellery as a flat category, but assess each piece individually.
Material and fineness
Gold, silver, platinum or palladium can be used in different ways. 333, 585, 750 and 999 gold also contain different proportions of fine gold.
Condition and workmanship
A wearable, well-kept item of jewellery may be assessed differently from damaged jewellery, scrap gold or a piece that is mainly relevant for its material value.
Stones and settings
Diamonds, gemstones and decorative stones are considered depending on quality, size, condition, setting and resale potential. Not every stone influences the purchase value in the same way.
Process
How jewellery buying works.
The process is deliberately clear: you bring your jewellery to one of our branches, we assess it professionally, explain the valuation and make you a clear offer.
Bring jewellery with you
Bring the pieces of jewellery you would like to have assessed or sell. This includes rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, brooches, diamond jewellery, damaged jewellery, inherited jewellery or jewellery from estates.
Assess material and item
We check material, fineness, weight, authenticity, condition, workmanship, stones, documents and realistic resale potential. Jewellery is not automatically valued by weight alone.
Understand the valuation
You find out which factors influence the offer. For precious metals, rate, fineness and weight are important. For jewellery, condition, stones, wearability, brand, documents and demand may also be decisive.
Accept or decline the offer
If you accept the offer, the payout is made directly in the branch. If you do not want to sell, you take your jewellery back with you. You decide only after the assessment.
Precious metal rates
Current rates as orientation.
The current precious metal rates for gold, silver, platinum and palladium provide an initial orientation. When selling jewellery, however, the rate alone is not decisive; the specific item of jewellery also matters.
Gold
112,70 €/g €/g fine metalSilver
1,57 €/g €/g fine metalPlatinum
44,86 €/g €/g fine metalPalladium
35,13 €/g €/g fine metalThe rates show the calculated value of fine metal. A purchase offer for jewellery is only made after assessment of the specific item in one of our branches. Jewellery may therefore be valued differently depending on material, fineness, condition, workmanship and stones.
Data source: GOLD.DE · last retrieved: 18.07.2026, 01:00
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Valuation
What influences the value of jewellery.
A purchase offer for jewellery is based on several factors. Material value and precious metal rates are important, but they are not always the only decisive points. For high-quality individual pieces, condition, workmanship, stones, brand and demand may also matter.
Fineness and material
333, 585, 750 and 999 gold contain different amounts of fine gold. Silver, platinum and palladium are also assessed according to material, weight and rate.
Weight and recoverable share
Not every item of jewellery consists entirely of precious metal. Other materials, fillings, mechanisms or non-valuable components are taken into account in the valuation.
Condition and wearability
A wearable, well-kept item may be assessed differently from damaged jewellery, individual parts or scrap gold.
Stones and diamonds
Diamonds and gemstones are considered in relation to the specific piece. Size, quality, condition, setting, documents and resale potential may be relevant.
Brand and documents
For branded pieces, high-quality individual items or diamond jewellery, box, certificates, purchase receipts or valuations may support the assessment. The original purchase price is not automatically the current market value.
Demand and resale potential
A piece of jewellery needs to be realistically recoverable or resalable. Fashion, style, condition and market demand may also influence the valuation.
Types of jewellery
Which jewellery you can have assessed.
You can have different types of jewellery assessed in our branches. Even if you are not sure whether a piece is made of gold, silver, platinum or palladium, you can bring it in for valuation.
Gold jewellery and old gold
Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants, brooches and scrap gold are assessed according to fineness, weight, condition and resale potential.
Diamond jewellery
Diamond rings, diamond pendants, earrings or jewellery with stones are considered not only by material and weight, but also by stones, condition and resale potential.
Silver jewellery
Silver jewellery can be assessed depending on weight, fineness, condition and demand. Not every item is considered by material value alone.
Platinum and palladium jewellery
Jewellery made of platinum or palladium can also be assessed. Material, fineness, weight, condition and current rate are decisive.
Branded jewellery and individual pieces
For selected branded pieces or high-quality individual items, documents, original box, certificates or purchase receipts may be helpful.
Damaged jewellery
Damaged jewellery, individual parts, broken necklaces or scrap gold may still have material value and can be assessed.
Stones
Understanding diamonds, gemstones and decorative stones.
Stones do not automatically make jewellery more valuable. The specific item matters. For diamonds and gemstones, size, quality, cut, condition, setting, documents and resale potential may play a role. Small decorative stones, damaged stones or stones with limited market demand do not always significantly influence the purchase value.
Diamonds
With diamonds, we look at the specific item, the stones, condition, documents and resale potential. A flat statement without assessment is not meaningful.
Gemstones
Coloured stones and gemstones may be valued differently depending on type, quality, size and demand.
Setting and jewellery item
A stone is always considered in relation to the item of jewellery. Setting, condition, material and wearability may matter.
Documents
Certificates, purchase receipts or previous valuations may help, but they do not replace assessment of the specific piece.
Estates
Have inherited jewellery and estates assessed.
With inherited jewellery, estates or larger jewellery holdings, it is often not immediately clear which pieces have material value, which are wearable or resalable and which should mainly be valued by precious metal content. We assess the items in an organised way and explain what is included in the valuation.
You do not have to decide in advance which pieces you want to sell. Bring the jewellery holding with you or contact us beforehand if there are many items, diamond jewellery, high-value watches or special individual pieces. We will discuss which process makes sense.
Sorted by material
Gold, silver, platinum, palladium, diamond jewellery, costume jewellery and watches are not treated as one flat category. A clear separation helps with valuation.
Recognising individual pieces
Some jewellery should not be considered only by material value. Condition, workmanship, brand, stones or resale potential may be relevant.
Larger holdings
For larger holdings, contacting us in advance is useful. This allows enough time to be planned for the valuation.
Branches
Sell jewellery in Aachen, Düren, Herzogenrath, Würselen and Alsdorf.
Jewellery can be assessed personally at all Rheinische Edelmetall gold-buying branches. Simply choose the branch that is most convenient for you.
Aachen
Jülicher Straße 30–32, 52070 Aachen
Phone: 0241 – 55 912 55
Monday to Friday: 09:30–17:30
Saturday: 09:30–14:00
Düren
Kölnstraße 2, 52349 Düren
Phone: 02421 – 78 001 21
Monday to Friday: 09:30–17:30
Saturday: 09:30–14:00
Herzogenrath
Bahnhofstraße 3, 52134 Herzogenrath
Phone: 02406 – 80 964 00
Monday to Friday: 09:30–18:00
Saturday: 09:30–14:00
Würselen
Klosterstraße 4, 52146 Würselen
Phone: 02405 – 40 691 00
Monday to Friday: 09:30–18:00
Saturday: 09:30–14:00
Alsdorf
Denkmalplatz 29, 52477 Alsdorf
Phone: 02404 – 95 777 00
Monday to Friday: 09:30–18:00
Saturday: 09:30–14:00
Trust
Why jewellery should be assessed in person.
Selling jewellery is about more than a number on a scale. Material, fineness, condition, workmanship, stones, documents and resale potential may all interact. That is why we rely on personal assessment, clear explanation and direct handling in the branch.
No shipping required
You do not have to send jewellery anonymously. The assessment takes place personally in one of our branches.
Clear explanation
We explain which factors influence the valuation: material, fineness, weight, condition, stones, documents and resale potential.
Direct decision
You decide only after the assessment whether you want to sell. If you do not accept the offer, you take your jewellery back with you.
Several branches
Jewellery buying is available in Aachen, Düren, Herzogenrath, Würselen and Alsdorf.
What to bring
What you should bring when selling jewellery.
For the valuation, we need the jewellery itself and a valid identity document. Additional documents may help, but they are not required for every item.
- jewellery items you would like to have assessed or sell
- valid identity card or passport
- if available: certificates, purchase receipts, valuations, box or documents
- for diamond jewellery: existing stone or jewellery certificates
- for estates or larger holdings: existing lists, documents or sorting notes
- other precious metals, coins, bars or dental gold you would also like to have assessed
Alternative
Sell or borrow against it?
Selling is not always the best solution. If you do not want to sell jewellery permanently, a pawn loan may be an alternative. Our pawn shop branches in Aachen and Düren can explain this option personally.
When you sell, the jewellery is sold permanently. With a pawn loan, you leave it as security and can redeem it within the agreed term. If you are unsure whether selling or pawning fits better, please speak to us.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about selling jewellery.
How is jewellery valued when it is bought?
Jewellery is assessed according to material, fineness, weight, condition, workmanship, stones, authenticity, documents and resale potential. The precious metal rate is a basis, but it is not automatically the purchase price.
Can I sell damaged jewellery?
Yes, damaged jewellery, broken necklaces, single earrings, scrap gold or old jewellery parts can be assessed. Depending on the piece, material value or recoverability may matter.
What do 333, 585, 750 or 999 mean in gold jewellery?
These numbers indicate fineness. 333 gold contains less fine gold than 585 or 750 gold; 999 gold stands for almost pure fine gold. That is why items with the same weight can be valued differently.
Are diamonds and gemstones considered?
That depends on the specific piece. For diamonds or gemstones, size, quality, condition, setting, documents and resale potential may matter. Not every stone influences the purchase value in the same way.
Can I sell jewellery without a certificate?
Yes, in many cases selling is possible without a certificate. Certificates, purchase receipts or valuations may support the assessment, but they are not required for every item of jewellery.
Is the original purchase price decisive?
No. The original purchase price is not automatically the current market value. Material, condition, demand, resale potential and assessment of the specific piece are decisive.
Do you also buy silver jewellery?
Yes, silver jewellery can be assessed depending on fineness, weight, condition and demand.
Do you also buy platinum or palladium jewellery?
Yes, jewellery made of platinum or palladium can be assessed. Material, fineness, weight, condition and the current rate are decisive.
Can I have inherited jewellery or jewellery from an estate assessed?
Yes. Inherited jewellery, estates and larger jewellery holdings can be assessed in an organised way. For larger quantities, contacting us in advance is useful.
Do I have to sell everything?
No. You can have individual pieces assessed and then decide what you would like to sell. If you do not accept the offer, you take your jewellery back with you.
When do I receive the money?
If you accept the offer, the payout is made directly in the branch. The exact process is discussed on site.
Do I have to sell immediately?
No. After the assessment, you receive a clear valuation and only then decide whether you want to sell.
Is shipping required?
No. The valuation takes place personally in our branches. You do not have to send your jewellery anonymously.
Can I sell jewellery together with dental gold, coins or bars?
Yes. You can bring jewellery together with dental gold, coins, bars, silver, platinum or palladium for assessment.
At which branches can I sell jewellery?
Jewellery can be assessed personally at our gold-buying branches in Aachen, Düren, Herzogenrath, Würselen and Alsdorf.
Next step
Have jewellery assessed in person.
Bring your jewellery to one of our branches. We assess the piece, explain the valuation and you decide only afterwards whether you want to sell.