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Gold · Silver · Platinum
Sell your gold, silver or platinum.
See how your offer is calculated before you meet. We publish the share of spot value we pay for each metal and show how purity and weight affect your estimate.
In-person assessments in the Brantford–Niagara corridor.
Mail in your jewellery
Start with a photo and see what happens before you send your piece.
See how mail-in works
What we accept
We buy gold, silver, and platinum in these forms. Copper is not accepted, since it isn’t a precious metal.
Help me identify my piece
Coins
Recognized bullion coins, such as Maple Leafs and Eagles, and commemoratives in gold, silver or platinum. Coins are valued on their metal content, not collector value.
Selling silver:Sterling vs. Plated
Sterling silver is the complete alloy: 92.5% fine silver and 7.5% copper. The name comes from the old English pound sterling.
Plated items have a thin layer of silver over a base metal, such as copper or brass. Plated items are not accepted.
We check sterling vs. plated with you in person, at a public spot in our service area. Checking whether an item is plated can leave a mark on it.
Accepted purities, minimums and exclusions
| Metal | Accepted purities | Minimum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Accepted purities24k / .999 · 22k (~.917) · 18k (.750) · 14k (.585) | Minimum weightNo minimum |
| Silver | Accepted purities.999 fine · .925 sterling · .900 | Minimum weight250 g fine (.999 equivalent)
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| Platinum | Accepted purities.999 · .950 · .900 | Minimum weightNo minimum |
| Not accepted: Copper | Not a precious metal. | |
| Not accepted: Plated items | A thin precious-metal layer over base metal (e.g. silver-plated brass). Verified in person. | |
Silver minimums scale with purity: 250 g ÷ purity. Gold and platinum have no minimum. Exclusions are verified in person at the meetup.
Purity stamps: items should carry a clear purity stamp. Unmarked, worn or reshaped pieces may need extra testing, or may be declined.
Purity → what you'd receive
Choose a metal and purity to see your preliminary rates per gram and per troy ounce in Canadian dollars.
What you'd receive
Gold · 24k / .999 · 80% of fine metal spot value
- Per gram
- CA$141.03
- Per troy ounce
- CA$4,386.43
Quote time: 10:24 a.m. ET
Preliminary. Final offer after we verify in person.
How we calculate your rates
Spot price × purity gives the melt value. Your rate is 80% of that value.
- Lowest observed today (CA$)
- CA$5,488.52 / troy oz fine
- Purity fraction
- 0.999 (24k / .999)
- Melt / troy oz of material
- CA$5,483.03
- fine spot × purity
- Melt / gram of material
- CA$176.28
- ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz
Purity → what you'd receive
Pick a metal and purity to see what you'd receive per troy ounce and per gram, using the lowest quote observed today in Canadian dollars (CA$).
What you'd receive
You receive 80% of spot for gold at 24k / .999
CA$4,386.43 / troy ozCA$141.03 / g
Quote time: 10:24 a.m. ET
Preliminary. Final offer after we verify in person.
How we got this number
- Lowest observed today (CA$)
- CA$5,488.52 / troy oz fine
- Purity fraction
- 0.999 (24k / .999)
- Melt / troy oz of material
- CA$5,483.03
- fine spot × purity
- Melt / gram of material
- CA$176.28
- ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz
What you'd receive = melt × 80%.
Why we started
A clear offer and a second use for the metal
We started A Troy Ounce so sellers could understand their offer and feel good about their decision. Our aim is to keep usable precious metal out of the waste stream by putting it back to use in new jewellery.
How a meetup works
Four steps from first contact to an in-person meetup. Any estimate before we meet is preliminary. The final number comes after we verify what you bring.
01Tell us what you have
Reach us by email or phone with a few details: what metal you have, roughly how much, and roughly what condition it’s in.
02Get a preliminary estimate
Use the estimator to see what your metal may be worth based on its purity and weight.
03Arrange a meetup
Choose a city in our service area and we’ll agree on a time and public meeting place.
04Review your offer
We check the metal, purity and weight with you at the meetup, then explain the final offer. You decide whether to accept.
Ready to plan a meetup? Choose a city from Location in the top menu.
From intake to meetup
Here’s what to have ready and what we’ll check together at your meetup.
Example assessment
What a 14K stamp tells us
A 10 g ring marked 14K gives us a starting point of about 5.85 g of fine gold. At the meetup we verify the metal, purity and weight with you.
What to have ready for your meetup
- The metal: gold, silver, or platinum
- An approximate weight
- Purity marks (e.g. 14k, .925) or photos, if you have any
- Your chosen meetup city
- A way to reach you: email or phone
We confirm timing with you directly; no fixed turnaround is promised.
Why trust us
See how we price your metal and what you can expect at an in-person assessment.
Published payout rates
We publish the share of spot value we pay for each metal. For gold, you receive 80% of fine-gold spot.
See the published ratesAn assessment you can follow
At your meetup, we check the metal, purity and weight with you and explain how those findings affect your offer.
Your choice to sell
Review the final offer and payment details before you decide. If you decline, you leave with your piece.
Questions about selling with A Troy Ounce
Can I estimate white or rose gold?
Yes. Select Gold and the karat marked on your piece. The estimator uses gold purity and weight, so the same inputs produce the same estimate for white, yellow or rose gold.
What if my piece has different metals joined together?
Mention the different components and any stamps in your meetup request. We assess the piece together. An estimate for the whole piece requires knowing how much of each metal it contains.
Can I sell broken or unmarked jewellery?
Yes, we can assess broken or unmarked jewellery. A missing stamp leaves the purity uncertain, so we check the metal before making an offer.
How can I tell if my silver is sterling or plated?
A .925 mark usually indicates sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver. Plated pieces have a thin silver layer over another metal. We verify what you have at the meetup. Plated pieces are excluded.
Compare sterling and plated silverWhy might my final offer differ from my online estimate?
The estimate uses the purity and weight you enter. At the meetup, we verify the metal, purity and weight, so the final offer can change if we find a difference.
Do I have to know the weight or purity before requesting a meetup?
You can request a meetup with whatever details you have. If the weight or purity is unclear, say so in your request and bring the piece for assessment.
Request a meetup
Share your piece and contact details. We’ll follow up by email to arrange a time and place.
Have a question first?Email usCall 289-204-4818
Transparent pricing
You receive a published share of the spot value of the fine metal: spot × fine weight × your share. It is math you can check yourself.
Preliminary. Final offer after we verify in person.
Market details · CAD and USD spot prices
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Spot reference
Spot quotes per troy ounce of fine metal in Canadian dollars.
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US$ figures are provided for reference. Calculations use Canadian dollars and 31.1035 g per troy ounce.
About estimates on this page
- Preliminary only. Figures on this page are preliminary estimates, not a final or live offer.
- In person can change the number. Plated and misidentified pieces only surface when we meet, so the table number can change.
- Final offer after verify. A final offer comes only after we weigh and confirm metal, purity, and weight together in person.
- Your call. Accept or decline is yours, with no obligation.
- Estimates use the reference price shown in your calculation. The market strip shows the latest available spot quote.