Selling Gold in Quebec: Compare Offers and Plan Your Visit
Thinking of selling gold jewellery from elsewhere in Quebec? Start with an estimate suited to your items, then check the final payment and the buyer’s conditions. Le Lion d’Or welcomes customers at 5840 Boulevard Décarie in Montréal. Contact us before travelling from another region so we can help you prepare.
1. Start with the buying rate, karat and net weight
The market price of pure gold and the buying price for a piece of jewellery are different. A useful comparison uses Canadian dollars per gram at the item’s karat, applied to the payable alloy weight. Stones and non-precious components should not be counted as gold.
Separate the known weights of your 10K, 14K and 18K jewellery. Enter each weight in the matching karat row. That row’s buying rate already accounts for purity, so do not reduce the weight by the gold percentage a second time. If you do not know the karat, have it checked in store instead of guessing.
2. Check the 500 g threshold for a mixed collection
Our calculator adds the entered weights to determine the applicable tier. For example, 300 g of 10K plus 200 g of 14K totals 500 g; each category keeps its own rate per gram. Use the “500 g and over” column when the threshold is reached. Payable weight and purity still need to be confirmed when the items are assessed.
Check the update time displayed with the rates. An earlier online estimate is not a guaranteed offer at your visit: market movements, assessment findings and payable weight can change the amount.
3. Compare the payments you will actually receive
Ask for a written offer showing the items, assessed karat, payable weight, rate per gram, any deductions and the total payment. Check how long the offer remains valid, the payment method and when payment is made. Compare offers made close together in time for the same items.
When deciding whether a trip is worthwhile, also consider transport costs and your time. An advertised rate without its conditions is not enough to establish which buyer will pay the most for your collection.
4. Bring the written offer for your gold jewellery
Le Lion d’Or will match any written offer for your gold jewellery. This commitment applies to gold jewellery only; it does not extend to watches, diamonds, bullion or coins. Bring the offer and the relevant items so we can review them together.
5. Prepare for your visit to Montréal
Before travelling from Quebec City, Lévis or another region, call our team at 514-814-8915. Tell us your city, the type of items, any known karats and weights, and when you hope to visit. A few photographs can help prepare the discussion, but they do not replace an in-store assessment.
Our boutique is in Montréal. This process does not advertise a branch in your city or a mail-in service. Confirm arrangements directly with us before planning a trip or sending any items.
Bring photo identification, any offers you want to compare and useful documents about your items. Leave stones in place and avoid dismantling jewellery. For an inherited collection, first identify which pieces you want to keep and which you are considering selling.
6. Assess a Rolex or bullion separately
A luxury watch is assessed as a complete timepiece. Its reference, authenticity, condition, original components, service history and available accessories can affect the offer. If the box or papers are missing, mention that when you contact us; a photograph alone cannot establish authenticity or a final price.
Bullion, coins, signed jewellery and stones may require a separate assessment. Do not automatically apply jewellery buying rates to these items.
Your next step
Review the rates, gather the information you have and contact us before travelling. We explain the in-store assessment, and you remain free to accept the offer or keep your items.
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