Yes. We purchase broken, damaged, incomplete and unwanted gold and silver jewellery. Items such as snapped chains, single earrings, damaged rings and pieces with missing stones may still have value based on their precious-metal content. Bring your items to our Kitchener location for an in-person assessment.
Sell Gold, Silver and Antique Jewellery in Kitchener
Sell gold, silver, antique and estate jewellery at Colonial Acres in Kitchener. Our experienced appraisers assess each piece in person based on its purity (Karat), weight, condition, gemstones and current market factors. Appraisals are free, no appointment is needed during regular appraisal hours, and valid government-issued photo identification is required.
Selling Jewellery at Colonial Acres
- Appointment: Not required during regular appraisal hours
- Appraisal fee: Free and without obligation
- Appraisal hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Identification: Valid government-issued photo ID required
- Items accepted: Gold, silver, antique, estate and diamond jewellery
- Valuations: Completed in person only
Our store in Kitchener is open Monday to Friday 9:30 to 4:30pm.
We have 6 buying stations and 8 appraisers on staff each day. No appointment is necessary to sell your collection, just come by and an appraiser will sit with you and go through the collection.
If you are travelling from out of town, please call ahead to confirm that we will be open on the day of your visit.
Ready to sell your jewellery? Need some cash? It's easy! Simply bring all your Gold or Silver jewellery in to our store in Kitchener and we will assess your jewellery based on the Purity (Karat) and Pay you Top Dollar on the Spot, if you decide to sell. Valid government issued ID is required.
Jewellery We Buy:
- Antique and estate jewellery
- Gold and silver jewellery
- Diamond jewellery
- Watches
- Broken jewellery
- Rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings
Other Collectibles and Precious Metals We Purchase
In addition to gold, silver, antique and estate jewellery, Colonial Acres purchases a wide variety of collectables and precious-metal items. We also buy Canadian and international coins, gold and silver bullion, paper money, medals, tokens, sterling silverware and other valuable collections.
Visit our dedicated buying pages to learn more about the items we purchase, how our appraisal process works and what to bring when visiting our Kitchener store.
Get a Free Jewellery Appraisal in Kitchener
We have knowledgeable experienced appraisers here for you. Simply come by the store in Kitchener and we will sit down with you and assess your collectables (Open Monday to Friday 9:30 to 4:30pm).
If you have questions before you come to our store, please call us toll free 1-888-255-4565, email us at info@colonialacres.com or simply stop by our store for a free quote.
How Our Three-Step Appraisal Process Works:
- Bring in your jewellery: No appointment is needed during regular appraisal hours.
- Receive an expert assessment: The team examines purity, weight, gemstones, condition, maker and collectable value where applicable.
- Review the offer: The customer receives a no-obligation offer and can choose whether to sell.
For Estates and Larger Collections: No appointment is necessary, we always have appraisers on staff each day. If you are driving from out of town, please call if you would like to ensure that we are open the day you are thinking of driving to see us in Kitchener.
Quick Tips for an Easy Transaction:
- What to Bring When Selling Jewellery
- Remove all costume Jewellery as we cannot offer anything for these items (if you are not sure bring it along and we will take a look at it for you)
- One quick and easy way to check to see if something is gold or silver is to run a strong magnet over the piece. If it sticks to the magnet, it is definitely not gold or silver. Remember that not all metals are magnetic, so even if your piece does not stick to the magnet, that does not necessarily mean that it is gold or silver.
- Understanding Gold and Silver Purity Marks
- Gold Jewellery should be marked as 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K (international you may see a Numeric Stamp .417, .585, .750, .916)
- Silver Jewellery should be stamped with .925, .800, or Sterling (international silver may have image stamps)
- Note: Pieces which state “plate“, “electroplate”, “EPNS” or “filled” will not be pure. These terms mean that there is a coating of gold or silver over top of a base metal. Unfortunately, we do not purchase plated or filled items.
- Selling Diamond Jewellery
- We do buy diamonds! In some cases, we may be able to offer more for your piece if the diamond(s) are larger than .10 ct. Small diamonds, such as chip size or up to .10 ct, we are unable to offer any added value for, though sometimes we will offer the diamond or diamonds’ weight in gold. You are always welcome to keep the diamond if it is removable.
- Weight must be deducted from your items if Precious Stones are present (if necessary)
- Larger stones may need to be removed from the piece in order to get an accurate weight
- We do buy Dental Gold
- Please remove all impurities from dental gold prior to bringing them to the store. Impurities are easily removed with a hammer or pliers.
Thank you for Helping us Serve You Better, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Jewellery Selling FAQs
Do you buy broken gold and silver jewellery?
Do I need an appointment to sell jewellery?
No appointment is required. You can bring your jewellery to our Kitchener store during regular buying hours for a free, no-obligation assessment. Because jewellery must be examined in person, we cannot provide accurate valuations over the phone or by email.
What identification is required?
Please bring valid government-issued photo identification when selling jewellery. Identification requirements help us complete transactions responsibly and comply with applicable regulations. Contact the store before visiting if you are unsure whether your form of identification will be accepted.
How will I be paid?
Once your jewellery has been assessed, you will receive an offer based on its condition, precious-metal content and any additional antique or collectable value. There is no obligation to accept. If you choose to sell, payment will be arranged according to the store’s current payment procedures.
