SELL SILVER · RHEINISCHE EDELMETALL
Sell silver and have it assessed in person.
If you would like to sell silver, Rheinische Edelmetall offers a personal valuation in the branch. We assess silver jewellery, silver cutlery, silver coins, silver bars, silverware and silver-containing items transparently, explain the calculation clearly and make you a traceable purchase offer.
The value of silver does not depend on weight alone. Fineness, authenticity, condition, recoverable material and the current silver rate are decisive. Silver-plated or merely silver-coloured items are not valued like solid silver.
Context
Why silver is not valued as a flat category.
Silver can be processed in very different ways. Solid silver, sterling silver, silver coins, silver bars, silver-plated items and silver-coloured materials differ significantly. That is why colour, shine or total weight alone is not enough.
Recognising fineness
Silver may have different finenesses, for example 800, 835, 900, 925 or 999. 925 silver is often called sterling silver.
Solid or silver-plated
Not every silver-coloured item is made of solid silver. Silver-plated pieces, alpacca or nickel silver are valued differently from genuine silver.
Personal assessment
The valuation takes place in the branch. You receive a clear explanation and decide only afterwards whether you want to sell.
Process
How selling silver works.
The process is deliberately clear: you bring your silver items to one of our branches, we assess material and fineness, explain the valuation and make you a traceable offer.
Bring silver with you
Bring silver jewellery, silver cutlery, silver coins, silver bars, silverware or silver-containing items to the branch. Even if you are not sure whether it is genuine silver, you can bring the pieces in for assessment.
Have the material assessed
We check whether the item is solid silver, a silver alloy, silver-plated ware or another silver-coloured material. Hallmarks, stamps, fineness, weight, authenticity and condition are taken into account.
Understand the valuation
You find out which factors influence the offer: fineness, recoverable weight, current silver rate, condition and recoverability. The rate value is a basis, but it is not automatically the purchase price.
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 silver 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 silver, the silver rate is especially relevant. A binding purchase offer, however, is only made after the specific material has been assessed.
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 silver is only made after assessment of the specific item in one of our branches. Silver items may therefore be valued differently depending on fineness, weight, condition and recoverability.
Data source: GOLD.DE · last retrieved: 18.07.2026, 00:00
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Valuation
What influences the value of silver.
A purchase offer for silver is based on several factors. The decisive point is not total weight alone, but whether recoverable silver is present and which fineness applies.
Fineness
800, 835, 900, 925 and 999 silver contain different proportions of fine silver. Fineness has a clear influence on the valuation.
Weight and recoverable share
For the valuation, the recoverable silver share matters. Other materials, handles, blades, fillings or non-silver components are taken into account.
Authenticity and hallmarks
Stamps and hallmarks can provide clues, but they do not replace assessment. Some items look silver-coloured without being made of solid silver.
Condition and recoverability
For silver cutlery, silverware, jewellery, coins or bars, condition, completeness, marketability and recoverability may all matter.
Types of silver
Which silver you can have assessed.
You can have different silver items assessed in our branches. Even if you are unsure whether the item is silver, silver-plated ware or another material, you can bring it in for assessment.
Silver jewellery
Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pendants and other silver jewellery are assessed according to fineness, weight, condition and recoverability.
Silver cutlery
Cutlery, knives, forks, spoons, serving pieces or sets can be assessed. With handles, blades or fillings, the full weight does not automatically count as silver.
Silver coins
Silver coins are assessed according to authenticity, fineness, weight, condition and marketability. For individual coins, collector relevance may also play a role.
Silver bars
Silver bars are checked according to authenticity, fineness, weight, condition and current marketability.
Silverware
Bowls, cups, candlesticks, boxes, trays or other silverware can be valued. The decisive point is whether genuine silver is present and how much of it can be recovered.
Silver-plated items
Silver-plated pieces often contain only a thin layer of silver. They are therefore not valued like solid silver items.
Material clues
What hallmarks and silver stamps may indicate.
Many silver items carry stamps or hallmarks. These clues can help with an initial classification, but they do not replace assessment of the specific item. Some marks indicate fineness, maker, silver plating or material type.
800, 835, 900, 925, 999
These numbers may indicate silver content. 925 silver is often called sterling silver.
EP, EPNS or silver-plated
Such markings may indicate silver-plated ware. Silver-plated items usually have a different value from solid silver pieces.
Alpacca and nickel silver
Alpacca or nickel silver are not automatically silver despite the name. Such materials are classified differently.
Assessment on site
If you are unsure, simply bring the items with you. We assess them in the branch and explain the result.
Estates
Have silver from estates and house clearances assessed.
Silver is often found in estates, cutlery boxes, old cupboards or house clearances. It is not always immediately clear which items are made of solid silver, which are only silver-plated and which pieces may have additional collector or practical value.
You do not have to decide in advance which pieces you want to sell. Bring the holding with you or contact us beforehand if there are many items, complete cutlery sets, coin collections or special individual pieces.
Cutlery and sets
Complete cutlery sets, individual parts and serving pieces can be valued differently. Material and recoverable weight are decisive.
Coins and bars
Silver coins and silver bars are considered separately from cutlery or silverware because authenticity, fineness and marketability may be assessed differently.
Mixed holdings
Estates often contain silver, jewellery, coins, watches or dental gold together. An organised assessment helps with valuation.
Branches
Sell silver in Aachen, Düren, Herzogenrath, Würselen and Alsdorf.
Silver 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 silver should be assessed in person.
When selling silver, a flat estimate is difficult. Silver can be solid, alloyed, silver-plated or merely silver-coloured. Hallmarks, stamps, fineness, weight, condition and recoverability need to be considered together. 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 silver anonymously. The assessment takes place personally in one of our branches.
Clear explanation
We explain which factors influence the valuation: fineness, weight, authenticity, condition, hallmarks, material type and recoverability.
Direct decision
You decide only after the assessment whether you want to sell. If you do not accept the offer, you take your silver back with you.
Several branches
Silver buying is available in Aachen, Düren, Herzogenrath, Würselen and Alsdorf.
What to bring
What you should bring when selling silver.
For the valuation, we need the silver items themselves and a valid identity document. Additional documents may help, but they are not required for every item.
- silver items you would like to have assessed or sell
- valid identity card or passport
- if available: certificates, purchase receipts, coin documents or information about origin
- for cutlery sets: ideally all available parts and cases
- for estates or larger holdings: existing lists, documents or sorting notes
- other precious metals, jewellery, coins, bars or dental gold you would also like to have assessed
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about selling silver.
How is silver valued when it is bought?
Silver is assessed according to fineness, weight, authenticity, condition, material type and recoverability. The current silver rate is a basis, but it is not automatically the purchase price.
What do 800, 835, 900, 925 or 999 mean in silver?
These numbers may indicate fineness. 925 silver is often called sterling silver; 999 silver stands for almost pure fine silver.
Is silver-plated cutlery worth the same as silver cutlery?
No, silver-plated cutlery usually contains only a thin layer of silver and is not valued like solid silver. Assessment of the specific item is decisive.
Can I sell silver cutlery?
Yes, silver cutlery can be assessed. With knives, handles, fillings or non-silver components, the full weight does not automatically count as silver.
Do you also buy silver jewellery?
Yes, silver jewellery can be assessed depending on fineness, weight, condition and recoverability.
Can I sell silver coins?
Yes, silver coins can be assessed. We check authenticity, fineness, weight, condition and marketability. For certain coins, collector relevance may also matter.
Do you buy silver bars?
Yes, silver bars can be checked according to authenticity, fineness, weight, condition and marketability.
What is alpacca or nickel silver?
Alpacca and nickel silver are not automatically silver despite the name. Such materials are classified differently from solid silver.
Can I sell tarnished silver?
Yes, tarnished silver can be assessed. Tarnishing alone does not show whether an item is valuable or worthless.
Does silver have to be cleaned first?
Perfect cleaning is not necessary. Simply bring the items in a way that allows them to be transported safely.
Can I have silver from an estate assessed?
Yes. Silver from estates, house clearances, cutlery boxes or coin collections can be assessed in an organised way.
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 silver back with you.
Is shipping required?
No. The valuation takes place personally in our branches. You do not have to send your silver anonymously.
Can I sell silver together with gold, jewellery or dental gold?
Yes. You can bring silver together with gold, jewellery, coins, bars, platinum, palladium or dental gold for assessment.
At which branches can I sell silver?
Silver can be assessed personally at our gold-buying branches in Aachen, Düren, Herzogenrath, Würselen and Alsdorf.
Next step
Have silver assessed in person.
Bring your silver to one of our branches. We assess material, fineness and recoverability, explain the valuation and you decide only afterwards whether you want to sell.