Gold is a precious metal that neverloses its value. However, gold jewelry is significantly dependent on fashion. Many people will find jewelry that they have not worn for a long time. If the gold jewelry does not suit the owners, they can simply be exchanged for more modern products.
What is the exchange of gold
If a person has precious items thatalready out of fashion or broken, he can exchange old gold for new. You can even exchange jewelry or any other items of gold that are just fed up. Jewelers recycle such items and give them a second life.
Many jewelery stores offer the exchange of oldgold for a new surcharge. In this case, you can almost immediately pay and choose the gold products you like or trust your gold to the master. In this case, the jeweler can recycle the deposited gold for new jewelry, taking money only for his work.
Cost of exchange
How much will the exchange of gold for a new -depends on many factors. The main parameters affecting the price of exchange are the type of jewelry (ring, earrings, pendant, bracelet, necklace, etc.) and the complexity of its implementation. Also, many jewelers pay great attention to the appearance of gold products. So, in the presence of damage, scratches or other defects, the master may refuse to exchange old gold for new.
You also need to take into account the fact that for all pawnshops and jewelry stores the cost of receiving gold may differ.
How is the exchange
Every outlet that dealsexchange of gold, the conditions of this process may be different. But in general, all exchange offices work according to the same scheme. So, first the jeweler or competent employee of the company evaluates the appearance of the gold product. Thus the master determines whether the gold is subject to exchange. If gold is in good condition and has no damage, it is accepted for exchange or recycling.
Then you need to leave the product for a while,to conduct an examination for authenticity and to determine the sample. Usually it takes several days. After a positive result of the examination, the exchange of gold continues. The product is carefully weighed in front of the client, and then the terms of exchange are discussed. If the client wants to process gold, it is necessary to discuss with the master the type of the future product and its design. The jeweler calculates the cost of additional materials and their work.
In the case when a customer wants to exchange gold for new jewelery, the difference is calculated, which the buyer must pay.
If the master refused to exchange the product due to the presence of defects or serious damage, then you need to look for another exchange point that agrees to accept such gold.
Who has the right to donate gold
Under the law, exchange and takeGold in a pawnshop can only a citizen of the Russian Federation who has reached the age of majority. In each jewelry salon or any other place of exchange of gold, an employee will require a passport.
What gold is exchangeable
Only gold of such samples is subject to exchange: 374, 500, 583, 585, 750 and 999. Products for which no sample is specified and there is no mark of the manufacturer are usually accepted at a lower price.
Exchange is subject to gold of any color, both domestic and foreign production.
New gold items are not subject to exchange:
- Gold semi-finished products: plates, wires, contacts, sprues and various raw materials that contain gold.
- Precious nuggets.
- Products for industrial use.
- Alloys from precious metals.
- Production raw materials and waste.
- Award medals, insignia, which contain precious metals.
- Semi-finished products of denture and jewelry production.
- Firearms and cold weapons, decorated with precious stones and metals.
- Golden coins.
In these cases, the exchange of old gold for new, as a rule, is not carried out.
Where you can exchange
The exchange of old gold is carried out in pawnshops, jewelry stores and workshops. In each case, there are pros and cons. Let us consider in more detail the different options for the exchange of gold.
one.Exchange of gold products in a pawnshop - in this embodiment, the seller will offer to change the customer’s products to any jewelry with an appropriate payment. Using this way of exchange, do not count on the great benefits of such a transaction. The consultant will recalculate the client’s gold at a relatively low price. As a result, the buyer will have to choose from cheaper jewelry or pay a considerable amount. The only advantage of this exchange option is time saving.
2. Order gold products from a private jeweler.In this case, it is not necessary to exchange gold for jewelry. The jeweler can recycle the client's gold products to any possible jewelery. The only service for which you have to pay is the work of the master. At first glance, this option is the most profitable. But in this case there are pitfalls. The fact is that among private jewelers there are many scammers. And even the recommendations of relatives and best friends do not always save at the hands of a crook. Very often such situations occur: when the decoration of a private craftsman falls into the hands of an experienced jeweler or appraiser of the pawnshop, it turns out that the product is not made of gold.
The fact is that not all private jewelers havethe right to put samples on their creations. To do this, you must have a license or contact the state body that conducts the examination of the product and in the end puts a sample. Therefore, many jewelry craftsmen abuse this state of affairs. The only mark that all jewelers can put is their own brand. But it practically means nothing and does not confirm the conformity of the product to a specific sample.
Therefore, you can order gold jewelry only from a trusted master.
The advantage of this option is the ability to order something original. Cons: high risk of becoming a victim of fraudsters; the opportunity to receive not what was ordered, and not in those terms.
3.Order jewelry at a jewelry factory - in this case, the principle of operation is the same as in the previous version. Only the client is completely protected from fakes, because the plant is obliged to supply a sample. An important advantage of this exchange option is the lower cost of work. As for the shortcomings - the client can not always get the desired result.
The most profitable way to exchange
According to experts, the ideal exchange optiongold - through a proven jewelry store. Before the client, the store employee will accurately weigh the gold and immediately offer to choose finished products with a sample and guarantee for this amount. In the case of an exchange, the customer must be issued a check. This exchange option is the most reliable and fast. But in this case, you can become a victim of a cunning count. Thus, in the description of each product, the following parameters are indicated: the weight of the jewelry, the weight with frenzy (the weight of gold that must be handed over for exchange) and the cost of the exchange service. The last parameter indicates the amount you need to pay for the entire product. Some stores multiply this cost per item weight.
