Sell silver jewellery – solid counts, plated does not
The stamp makes the difference here: 925, 835 or 800 is solid silver with a material value, plated is not. Solid we settle on weight times fineness times the rate of the day – and with designer pieces we look at the maker as well.
- Zilver 999
- €1.38/g
- Zilver 925
- €0.94/g
- Zilver 900
- €0.92/g
The stamp tells the story
Solid silver jewellery nearly always carries a fineness stamp in thousandths: 925 for sterling silver (92.5 per cent pure silver), 835 for much Dutch and German work from the twentieth century, 800 for simpler and older pieces. That figure times the weight times the rate of the day is the basis of your proceeds.
If there is no stamp, that is not a refusal: we establish the fineness with an X-ray analysis, in front of you and without damaging the piece.
You recognise plated work by the absence of a fineness stamp – or by markings such as EPNS (electroplated nickel silver), “silverplate” or alpaca. The silver layer is then a few micrometres thick and not economical to separate; such pieces we cannot buy. If you are unsure, we will look at it with you free of charge.
How to work it out yourself
The sum is the same as with gold: weight times fineness times the rate of the day. A chain of 40 grams with a 925 stamp contains 37 grams of pure silver – the fine weight, the pure precious metal in an object. That fine weight times the gram price on our silver price page gives the order of magnitude of the offer.
The silver price per gram is a fraction of the gold price. One ring is therefore a small amount; the value sits in numbers. So bring the whole jewellery box in one go, including what is broken or unstamped.
Assessed on the material and on the piece
Precisely because silver is modestly priced per gram, the interesting value with silver jewellery often lies above the material. A signed designer piece – Georg Jensen is the best known example, but Tiffany and modern silversmiths count too – is traded per piece, not per gram.
So we look at the signature and the design first, and only then at the scales. If the piece is worth more as jewellery, that is what we offer on – and you hear which of the two amounts it became.
What you do not have to do
- Polishing – tarnished silver is simply silver; polishing even takes a little material away
- Sorting the real from the false – we separate that at the table, with you watching
- Completing sets – a single earring or a chain without a clasp counts towards the weight all the same
- Removing stones or pearls – we take them off and deduct the weight fairly
The hallmark in your jewellery sets the price; what each purity fetches is listed under Silver by alloy. Broken or incomplete pieces need no separate treatment – they fall under Old silver.
Not sure about your item? Book a free valuation or view all silver prices for today.
How much of the market price you receive
For silver it is 98% for silver bars, 98% for fine silver and 72% for sterling silver.
| What you sell | You receive | For a larger lot |
|---|---|---|
| Silver bars | 98% | – |
| Silver bullion coins | 98% | – |
| Fine silver (999) | 98% | – |
| Sterling silver (925) | 72% | – |
The percentage applies to the fine metal it contains: 18-carat jewellery is 75% gold. The difference from 100% is our margin. It is shown openly here for each type, and comes from the same setting used to calculate every price on this site.
Why XGOUD is a reliable buyer of gold and silver
- Open margins: the table above shows, for each type, how much of the market price you receive, so every price on the site can be checked.
- Market price from Swissquote, refreshed every minute. Every price shows the time of the last update.
- Since 1992 in the buying trade, with 45 locations in the Netherlands and Belgium.
- Registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KvK) under number 95774297, with its head office at Piuslaan 26 in Eindhoven.
- Free, no-obligation valuation: you only decide once you know our offer.
- 4.8 out of 5 on Trustpilot, based on 54 reviews
How to sell your silver jewellery
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Leave it as it is
No polishing and no repairs. With branded jewellery the condition counts, and for the gold value a break changes nothing.
We look for the stamp
With a loupe, because it often sits in the clasp or on the inside of the ring. If there is nothing, we measure the content.
Two amounts side by side
The material value and, if the piece has one, the trade value as jewellery. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Silver price per alloy, today
Silver knows no carat but alloys. The stamp in your item indicates how many thousandths of pure silver it contains.
| Alloy | Hallmark | Purity | Per gram | Per 10 grams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zilver 999 | 999 | 99.9% | €1.38 | €13.84 |
| Zilver 925 | 925 | 92.5% | €0.94 | €9.42 |
| Zilver 900 | 900 | 90% | €0.92 | €9.16 |
| Zilver 835 | 835 | 83.5% | €0.85 | €8.50 |
| Zilver 833 | 833 | 83.3% | €0.85 | €8.48 |
| Zilver 800 | 800 | 80% | €0.81 | €8.15 |
Purchase prices based on the current silver rate of €1.41 per gram, updated every minute. Prices are indicative; we establish the definitive purity at the counter.
How customers look back on their sale
„On Saturday we went to see Ken at the head office in Eindhoven. What a pleasant and honest man! 2 of our 3 kids came along, which was no problem. He explained everything well and knew what he was talking about, so the children also found it interesting to listen and didn't get bored with the 'grown-up' stuff. It was immediately clear how many grams it was and which calculation went with it. He even advised us to visit other companies as well; it was our own choice to go straight for xgoud, and we would do it again. I received the amount for the gold jewellery I handed in today.”
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„Helped very well in Eindhoven and received a really decent price! It was a good €500 more than the competitor. Friendly, honest, transparent and open. No smart suits and expensive premises, just honest and pleasant service. Thanks again!”
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„Xgoud is a no-nonsense little company that, instead of an elaborate entourage, simply offers good service and above all a good price. Think at least 10% more than the slicker buyers at the top of the search engine.”
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„Last Friday I went to XGoud in Eindhoven without an appointment. Helped by Ken. The service and advice were excellent. Ken saw straight away what carat the gold was. Another important point: you get a good price. I had also looked at other gold buyers, but they came out much worse.”
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„Very trustful, honest and open negotiation. I deep recommend and is not necessary go far away to get a fare and honest trade. I will return in case needed.”
„Great service from Ken and Esther. There were some problems with the bank regarding the transfer, but this was neatly resolved. Good daily price, and I recommend everyone to go here!”
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„Xgoud in Eindhoven is really worth recommending, with a good price. I called several shops and asked what I could get per gram for my gold at that moment; most of them couldn't tell me and said I should just make an appointment. Then I came across xgoud through their website and called them, asking whether any costs or commission would be deducted from the price on the website. The answer was no: you get the price per gram shown on the website at that moment. I made an appointment and sold my gold there the same day. A very nice man, no fuss or expensive suits and ties, who knows his stuff. He also gave me some tips, for example how to test a scale with a 10 euro cent coin, which should always weigh 4.10 g. One more tip: stay away from the gold exchange office in Weert, they quickly notice when you don't know much about it. The offer I got there was hundreds of euros lower than at xgoud.”
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„Great service and good advice. And 100% transparent communication!! You get the best price for your gold at XGold.”
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„Very friendly and helpful. Treated fairly and everything was clearly explained. Got a good price for my gold.”
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„Transparent, knowledgeable, professional.”
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„Good communication. Arranged quickly and professionally. Good price! I can recommend it.”
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„I'll start by sharing my experience at the Goud-Wissel office in Eindhoven, where I initially ended up on the advice of an acquaintance. I already found it strange that their website didn't tell me roughly what I would receive per gram [in my case 18-carat gold] for the jewellery I wanted to sell. When I came in, the introductory questions felt like a kind of check on whether I knew what I was talking about. Even more: it gave me the creeping feeling that this conversation would be directly linked to the amount they would offer me for my gold. As a layman, I admitted that the generally known current gold price was my only 'knowledge'. What followed was a whole story about the broad concept of this valuation and a list of elements that made it logical that the buying price came nowhere near it. I had to realise that the basic costs of the gold exchange office: rent / fittings / staff / outsourced melting etc. were taken into account [read: deducted] from what was paid out to the customer at the bottom line. After testing, I was then offered 4,000 in short order. I had seen on a website that X-Goud also has a branch in Eindhoven, and it turned out to be almost around the corner. The owner happened to be there because the premises were being fitted out, but even though I had no appointment I was still received very warmly. After a clear, expert, no-obligation explanation and testing, Ekin named a rather different buying price compared to the Goud-Wisselkantoor where I had been an hour earlier. And luckily I had left to look for a kind of second opinion. X-GOUD bought my jewellery for 7,150!!!!!!!! A GOOD 3,000 MORE! Sorry for the long-winded build-up, but this piece really should have been written entirely in capitals so that everyone clearly reads how, in my view, to put it politely, they rip you off right to your face at the Goud-Wisselkantoor. Ekin, thanks again for your friendly service... a pity you couldn't offer coffee yet haha, but the offer for my jewellery more than makes up for it.”
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„It took a while before we could make an appointment with Ken, but when he visited us at home we hit it off straight away. Ken explained very clearly how he could assess the different metals. He gave us a very good price. We also had a pleasant conversation with this likeable man.”
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„Keeps his appointments. Good and fair prices. Friendly. A good partner to do business with.”
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„It felt right from the very first contact. Because of how busy it was, it took a little while before we could actually make an appointment, but today everything was neatly settled: no hassle or strange rules, just a fair, good price. We had a nice chat too. I'm very satisfied and will certainly contact Ken again in the future.”
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„Making an appointment took a bit of juggling, because Ken is a busy man, but it was absolutely worth it. He gives a fair price based on the actual daily value and takes the time to explain everything clearly. Transparent and reliable. Definitely recommended!”
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„Meeting up was a bit of a problem at first. But that was made up for with a sincere apology and the price offered for the items I brought. Recommended. In short, fine.”
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„It was a bit difficult to make an appointment, because the owner is always busy and on the road. But in the end I was helped very well and expertly. Everything was clearly explained, and at XGoud I really got the highest price for trading in a gold piece of jewellery!! Very satisfied with how it was handled.”
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„Good price and honest advice. Ekin is likeable and reliable.”
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„Had a small problem with the communication. Afterwards they called me properly, made an appointment and everything was neatly resolved. The company takes responsibility and sorts things out in a relaxed atmosphere 👍”
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„Because of a traffic jam the first appointment didn't go ahead, but the owner kept his word and came to my home. Got a really good price. What a difference from other buyers! A very busy man, but he absolutely keeps his word. A truly reliable company. I can recommend this company to everyone!”
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„Great service and very good contact, keeps appointments well and is very friendly!”
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„XGOUD's service is unmatched! Selling my gold jewellery went quickly and efficiently, and I got a great price. The gentleman even took the time to explain everything step by step. I can't recommend XGOUD enough!”
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„To sell a number of pieces of jewellery and watches, we took them to Ken at Xgoud and to several similar companies. Our conclusion is that at Xgoud the openness, the time taken for advice and of course a high real-time price gave us a good feeling about selling our items there. It went more than fine. Thank you!”
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„Good prices, a decent gentleman who keeps his appointments. I recommend this company to everyone!”
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„Made an appointment quickly and easily and completed the transaction. Also a very enthusiastic and reliable entrepreneur you can have a nice chat with.”
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„Really good service, nice man, fair price for your gold and immediate payment. I recommend XGoud to everyone.”
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„They are transparent about their prices in advance. Sometimes a bit hard to reach, but once you have the appointment, very correct and honest. And a nice price.”
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„I was a bit sceptical at first, because it was my first time. But in the end it was a pleasant meeting with Ken, in line with what we had agreed beforehand. We quickly reached a deal. Meeting at the agreed location was great too. Very good price. Would do it again!”
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„Despite the small amount of gold, just 2 small coins, I got a good price. Paid out in cash without any problem. Thanks Ken, good deal.”
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„Did good business with Ken, received a good price and everything was handled as agreed, and I quickly received the remaining amount in my bank account.”
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„A very pleasant experience with Ken, a good, fair price-quality ratio, so there will definitely be a next time. Theo Schuiling, Rotterdam.”
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„Good and honest advice / price.”
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„Pleasant contact, appointment at the office or simply at home. Everything was handled quickly and professionally, as agreed.”
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„Was able to do business in a very pleasant way. Good price for my gold. Very reliable, comes to your home, very friendly. Cash on the nail. Definitely recommended.”
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„Ken from XGOUD is honest and gives the best price for your scrap gold. Definitely recommended. Regards, Shahab”
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„Good communication & correct handling.”
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„Very friendly, they come to your home, no pushiness, just honest and reliable.”
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„Good communication, smooth handling, in short a pleasant experience.”
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„Fast and clear contact, absolutely good service👌 Recommended”
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„No idea how it is with gold, but with diamonds you shouldn't come here! They have a calculator on their website that is supposed to give a good idea, but they offered 4x (!) less... not to mention how long it took before I got an offer! Next time I'll just go to Belgium again.”
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„Made an appointment via the website. I was called to agree on a place and time. On arrival we got a clear explanation, and Ken from XGoud took his time to value all the pieces. The price he offered, without obligation, was the price as stated on their website. The payment went smoothly too. A very good experience.”
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„Very fast & friendly service. You also get a fair price for your gold and leave with a good feeling!”
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„Good service, and honest”
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„Very pleasant and fast service. Good, clear explanation, truly recommended. I'll be coming back here more often!”
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„A really great company with a good approach, and immediate cash for my gold jewellery 👍🏻”
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„Good, fast service. Old gold jewellery I never used anyway, exchanged at the current high gold price, because I also needed money and this was a quick way to go, with no regrets.”
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„Reliable / honest shop. The buyer is service-minded and leaves room for negotiation towards a win-win for both parties. Recommended!”
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„After visiting 2 jewellers and searching the internet for gold buyers, I chose XGoud. The description of XGoud on the website was very clear. The various buying prices for gold and gold coins were listed at the buying prices current at that moment. A very transparent business. I made an appointment. Indeed not a modern shop, but a friendly and very skilled buyer. He calmly and clearly explained how the carat was determined and how the weighing took place. Then I was asked whether I agreed with the valuation and the amount. After that, everything was put in writing. The financial settlement went fine. (At 2 jewellers I had had a gold 10-guilder coin valued. Their price was a good €50 lower. I would get a bit more for it if I bought other jewellery for that amount.) XGoud is truly recommended. Next time I would definitely choose them again. 30/07/20 Arnold, Sliedrecht”
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„Xgoud is the right place for all your gold, jewellery and coins. It is very transparent, and he gives the maximum amount for the gold you offer. The difference between the valuation and reality (without stones, movements etc.) was minimal, and the difference could be discussed. So recommended without reservation. Top.”
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„Good service and honesty. Recommended! I'll keep coming back here!”
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„A fine, reliable company. Gives a fair price for your gold and jewellery.”
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„Pleasant and friendly service. Got a fine price.”
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„I sold my necklace. He came to his shop especially for me when it was closed. I'm very satisfied with him and with the price I got.”
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More about silver jewellery
A message as soon as silver reaches your price
Currently €1.41 per gram. Tell us at which price we may send you a message – we check every minute.
Questions about selling silver jewellery
How much is 925 silver worth per gram?
925 thousandths of the current silver rate per gram, less our margin. The rate of the day is on our silver price page and is exactly the same at the table. Weigh your jewellery and you know the order of magnitude in advance.
Is 835 silver real silver too?
Yes. 835 means 835 thousandths of pure silver, for a long time the usual standard in the Netherlands and Germany. We buy it just as we buy sterling and settle on the fine weight at the rate of the day.
My silver jewellery has turned black, is that a problem?
No, tarnish says nothing about the fineness. It is a surface reaction of silver with sulphur in the air, and the silver underneath is completely intact. So you do not need to polish before you come by. On the contrary: polishing takes a little silver away each time, so do leave it as it is.
How do I see the difference between solid and plated?
Solid silver carries a fineness stamp: 925 for sterling, or 835 and 800 on older work. Plated work carries no fineness, but markings such as EPNS, silverplate, alpaca or a figure like 90 or 100 that refers to the layer thickness. If there is nothing at all, we check it free of charge with an X-ray analysis in front of you.
Are designer pieces worth more than their weight?
Often they are. Signed work by Georg Jensen, for instance, is traded per piece and not per gram. We compare the trade value with the material value and you get the higher of the two, and we tell you which one it was.
Is a handful of silver jewellery worth the trouble?
Silver only adds up in numbers: one ring is a small amount, a boxful is not. So bring everything in one go, including what is broken, because for the material value only the weight counts.
What identification do I need in order to sell?
You need valid photo identification: a passport, identity card or driving licence. We are legally required to record your details when buying precious metal, jewellery and watches. Without valid identification we are not allowed to buy anything.
When do I receive my money after the sale?
You receive your money as soon as you have agreed to the valuation. Smaller amounts are paid in cash; larger amounts reach your account by bank transfer within 24 hours. You sign the purchase receipt first, and payment follows.
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A question about silver jewellery?
Ask it here. You will receive a personal reply by email, usually within one working day – no automated message and no phone call you did not ask for.
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- We keep your question so that you need not repeat anything
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- The Silver InstituteSilver supply, demand and applications
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
- Waarborgwet 2019The law itself: which finenesses exist and what must be hallmarked
Curious what your silver jewellery would fetch?
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