Value your jewellery
Sell gold in Switzerland
Gold jewellery is often worth more than its weight in gold. Check the current gold price, get a free valuation and sell your piece safely to buyers.
Current gold price per gram
Guide values for the pure material value, based on the daily price of fine gold.
| Fineness | CHF per gram |
|---|---|
| 999 fine gold (24 carat) | 109.70 |
| 750 gold (18 carat) | 82.36 |
| 585 gold (14 carat) | 64.24 |
| 375 gold (9 carat) | 41.18 |
As of 20 Oct 2026
Material value is weight times fineness times the gold price. It is not a purchase offer. Branded and designer jewellery often sells for considerably more.
Two ways to sell your gold jewellery
Sell it as a piece of jewellery
Branded, designer and vintage jewellery usually fetches more as a whole than when melted down. On VaultBase you list for free, the buyer’s payment is secured, and your piece can be professionally authenticated on request.
List your goldKnow the value first
Not sure what your piece is worth? Our free online tool estimates its value in a few minutes, based on metal, fineness, weight and stones.
Get a valuationReading the gold content: fineness hallmarks
The fineness is usually stamped into the piece as a number, often inside a ring or on the clasp of a necklace. It shows how many thousandths are pure gold.
- 999
- Fine gold, practically pure. Rare in jewellery because it is very soft.
- 750
- 18 carat. The usual standard for fine jewellery in Switzerland.
- 585
- 14 carat. Common in Germany and in everyday jewellery.
- 375
- 9 carat. Common in jewellery from the United Kingdom.
- 333
- 8 carat. The lowest gold alloy commonly used in Germany.
Marks such as GP, GF or RGP mean gold-plated. Such pieces only carry a thin layer of gold and have no meaningful gold value.
Frequently asked questions about selling gold
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