How to Sell Gold, Silver & Luxury Watches in Calgary

Selling gold, silver, or a luxury watch for the first time can feel intimidating. This guide explains how professional precious-metal buying works in Calgary, what determines the value of your items, and how to make sure you receive a fair, transparent offer.

What determines the value of your gold?

Gold is priced by purity and weight against the live market (spot) price. Purity is measured in karats — 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K are the most common in Canada. A 14K ring, for example, contains 58.5% pure gold. At Blancoro we verify purity using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and acid testing, then weigh your items on a calibrated scale in front of you. Your offer is calculated directly from those two numbers and the current market price, so you can see exactly how we arrived at it.

What we buy

We purchase gold, silver, platinum, palladium, and rhodium in any form — jewelry, coins, bullion bars, and scrap. We also buy high-end watches from Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Vacheron Constantin, and other prestige brands, as well as diamonds and diamond jewelry. Broken chains, single earrings, and dental gold are all welcome; condition rarely matters for melt-value items.

How the process works

Send us a photo of your item by WhatsApp with the karat or reference number and weight if you know them, and we will give you a same-day estimate at no cost. If you like the number, we meet by appointment anywhere in the Calgary area, test and appraise everything in front of you, and pay on the spot. There is never any pressure to sell — a free appraisal is exactly that.

Tips for getting the best price

Compare offers, ask how the buyer tests purity, and insist on seeing the scale. For watches, bring the box and papers if you have them — original documentation can add significant value. Above all, work with a buyer who explains the math behind the offer instead of quoting a mystery number.

Ready for a free quote? Reach Alejandro Blanco at (587) 889-6418 or send photos on WhatsApp.