How Much Gold Is In A Krugerrand
Key takeaway: A standard one ounce Krugerrand contains exactly one troy ounce, or 31.103 grams, of pure gold. The coin itself weighs more, around 33.93 grams, because it is 22 carat gold alloyed with copper. The extra metal does not change the actual gold inside. It is one of the most common questions we field at […]
The South African Gold Krugerrand: History, Types and Value
Key takeaway: The South African gold Krugerrand is a 22 carat bullion coin first minted in 1967 by the South African Mint. The standard coin holds one troy ounce of fine gold, and its market value tracks the live gold price, the coin type and its condition when sold. Few coins are as instantly recognisable to […]
Get Cash for Gold in Johannesburg: How to Sell Safely and Fairly
Key takeaway: To get cash for gold in Johannesburg, bring your Krugerrands, coins or jewellery to a reputable buyer like The Gold Avenue in Illovo, Sandton. Your gold is weighed and tested, priced against the live gold spot price, and paid out the same day by cash or EFT. Selling gold for cash should be simple, […]
Effective Strategies For Selling Gold Jewellery
Key takeaway: To sell gold jewellery well, know the carat and weight of your pieces, understand that scrap value tracks the live gold price, get more than one valuation, and deal with a transparent buyer who weighs and tests in front of you. In Johannesburg, The Gold Avenue does exactly that. Selling gold jewellery is rarely […]
What to Know About Evaluating Your Valuables Before You Sell
Key takeaway: Before you sell, know what you own, how it is priced and who is doing the pricing. Gold and Krugerrands are valued on weight, purity and the live gold price. Diamonds and watches turn on quality, brand and condition. A transparent buyer weighs and tests everything in front of you. Most people in Johannesburg […]
Tips To Avoid Scams When Selling Gold Jewellery In South Africa
Key takeaway: To avoid scams when selling gold jewellery in South Africa, know your gold’s weight and purity, deal only with registered second-hand goods dealers, get the metal weighed and tested in front of you, refuse pressure and door-to-door offers, and insist on a written breakdown before any payment. Selling gold jewellery should be straightforward, but […]
Sell Gold Jewellery
Key takeaway: If you want to sell gold jewellery in Johannesburg, The Gold Avenue in Illovo, Sandton weighs and tests every piece in front of you, prices it against the live gold market, and pays out the same day by cash or EFT, with no obligation to accept the offer. Old gold rarely earns its keep […]
A Guide To Understanding The Different Diamond Cuts
Key takeaway: The word cut describes two things, the shape of a diamond and how skilfully it has been faceted, and it is the factor that most affects sparkle and value. At The Gold Avenue in Illovo, Sandton, we grade every diamond against the four Cs and make a transparent same-day offer. Few words in the […]
How Are Diamonds Made?
Key takeaway: Natural diamonds form deep inside the earth under intense heat and pressure over very long timescales, then get carried towards the surface by volcanic activity. Lab-grown diamonds are chemically identical to natural ones but are created in a controlled setting and usually sell for less. If you want to know what your stone is […]
How to Sell Gold for Cash in South Africa: Tips for Finding Reputable Buyers
Key takeaway: Selling gold for cash means making an outright sale, not taking a loan or pawning. A reputable buyer prices against the live gold market, weighs and tests your gold in front of you, works from a fixed and verifiable premises, has real reviews, and never pressures you. The Gold Avenue in Illovo, Sandton, was […]