Precious metals
Silver
Silver (Silver) – A more accessible precious metal than gold, valued for its high electrical conductivity, malleability, and versatility. It is used in jewelry, numismatics, silverware, as well as in numerous industrial and technological sectors.
Platinum
Platinum (Platinum) – A rare and dense precious metal, known for its exceptional resistance to wear, corrosion, and high temperatures. It is commonly used in high-end jewelry, luxury watchmaking, and specialized industrial applications.
White gold
White gold (White gold) – An alloy of gold mixed with light metals such as palladium or nickel to achieve a silvery tone. Widely used in modern jewelry, it combines visual elegance with the intrinsic value of gold.
Yellow gold
Yellow gold (Yellow gold) – The traditional form of gold, created through a balanced alloy with silver and copper. Appreciated for its warm and timeless color, it remains a classic reference in jewelry and investment.
Rose gold
Rose gold (Rose gold) – A gold alloy containing a higher proportion of copper, giving it a distinctive pink hue. It is particularly popular in contemporary jewelry and unique design pieces.
Forms of physical gold
Gold bar
Gold bar (Gold bar) – A standardized gold bar meeting precise criteria of weight and purity. Gold bars are intended for holding physical gold and are produced according to strict international standards.
Gold coin
Gold coin (Gold coin) – A minted coin containing a defined amount of fine gold. It may have numismatic value in addition to the value of the precious metal it contains.
Gold ingot (small bar)
Gold ingot (small bar) – A small gold bar of low weight, often chosen for its ease of storage and flexibility. It allows for fractional ownership of physical gold.
Jewelry and valuable objects
Gold jewelry
Gold jewelry (Gold jewelry) – An adornment made from a gold alloy, expressed in carats. Its value depends on weight, gold purity, and sometimes its design or age.
Jewelry (fine jewelry)
Jewelry (fine jewelry) – A collection of creations made from precious metals and sometimes gemstones. It combines craftsmanship with material value.
Luxury watch
Luxury watch (Luxury watch) – A timepiece from recognized manufacturers, often made with noble materials such as gold or platinum. Its value depends on horological quality, condition, and component consistency.
Precious stones
Diamond
Diamond (Diamond) – A gemstone of extreme hardness, evaluated according to four main criteria: carat, color, clarity, and cut. It is used in jewelry for its durability and unique brilliance.
Precious stone
Precious stone (Precious stone) – A rare and durable mineral used in jewelry, appreciated for its beauty, resistance, and symbolic or material value.
Antiques and historical objects
Antique
Antique (Antique) – An old object with historical, artistic, or cultural value. When it contains precious metals, its valuation considers both the material and the historical context.
Old object
Old object (Old object) – An item from a past era, sometimes composed of precious metals or specific alloys requiring in-depth expertise.
Expertise and valuation
Expert appraisal
Expert appraisal (Expert appraisal) – The process of analyzing an object to identify, verify, and characterize it according to recognized technical criteria. It is an essential step before any valuation.
Valuation
Valuation (Valuation) – The estimation of an asset’s value at a given time, based on objective data such as weight, purity, condition, and market conditions.
Fineness
Fineness (Fineness) – The indication of the proportion of pure precious metal contained in an alloy. It is generally expressed in carats for gold or in thousandths for silver and platinum.
Buying, selling and services
Gold purchase
Gold purchase (Gold purchase) – The act of acquiring physical gold in the form of jewelry, coins, or bars, within a regulated and transparent framework.
Gold buyback
Gold buyback (Gold buyback) – The acquisition of gold items from individuals, based on their real value and after verification of authenticity.
Gold sale
Gold sale (Gold sale) – The act of selling gold objects or metals in exchange for financial compensation, following expertise and valuation.
Precious metals
Precious metals (Precious metals) – A category including gold, silver, platinum, and other rare metals, valued for their economic worth and durability.
Logistics and procedures
Secure postal shipping
Secure postal shipping (Secure postal shipping) – A method of sending valuable items by post, including protection, tracking, and insurance measures.
Remote expertise
Remote expertise (Remote expertise) – A procedure allowing the analysis of valuable objects without physical presence, via a structured postal process.
Investment and general concepts
Investment in precious metals
Investment in precious metals (Investment in precious metals) – Holding physical metals such as gold or silver as a store of value strategy, without guaranteed returns.
Intrinsic value
Intrinsic value (Intrinsic value) – Value directly linked to the material itself, independent of its use or form.
Gold price
Gold price (Gold price) – The reference price of gold on international markets, used as the basis for valuation and transactions.
