News•2 November 2020

Where to Sell Silverware in New Zealand

Check Your Kitchen For Sterling Silver Did you know that the Sterling Silverware cutlery sitting in your kitchen draw is a veritable “silver mine”? With the price of silver reaching record levels…

Check Your Kitchen For Sterling Silver

Did you know that the Sterling Silverware cutlery sitting in your kitchen draw is a veritable “silver mine”? With the price of silver reaching record levels more and more people are realising that Nana’s old spoons, forks, knives, serving spoons, dishware, candlesticks, tea-service set, tableware, silver flatware, and so on is worth its weight in silver! Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% of silver and 7.5% of an “alloy metal”, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has been around for a very long time.

Cleaning Silver Cutlery Is Troublesome

Silverware has been the standard for setting a proper table when hosting guests, however, given the rise of sterling silver and other manufacturing methods, it’s become less popular and troublesome to maintain. In the house steads of old, wealthy families would have butlers responsible for maintaining the collection of silver – including cleaning and polishing. In middle-income families, a few items of silver or silverplate may have been displayed on a buffet table, cabinet, or simply locked away for security. If you have silver cutlery yourself you’ll know how time-consuming it can be to store, use, and clean all silverware associated with special functions!

Hallmarks Vs. Makers' Marks

Sterling silver will be appropriately hallmarked with stamps to indicate its authenticity. This could include fine silver of 99.9% silver or better (normally only used in the making of bullion bars), Britannia silver at 95.84% sterling (more pure than sterling), Mexican silver of 95% purity, North American coin silver, German silver of between 80%-90% depending on the manufacturer. Hallmarks on silver are not to be confused with makers’ marks, which alone are not considered “hallmarks”. A hallmark is simply an indication of the metal content, such marks may read: 800, 813H, 925, 925S, 935, 960, sterling, etc. Symbols on the items may include an eagle’s head, boar’s head, triple crown, the lion passant (walking lion), etc.

Turn Silver Into Cold Cash

Perhaps you inherited a silver-set from family and you simply cannot bother with the hassle of cleaning and safety storing it – no matter the reason, your silver flatware can net you a pretty penny! When selling silverware in New Zealand, talk with the silver buying experts at Gold Smart to turn that unwanted dining set into piles of cash!

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The Gold Smart Guarantee

For over 15 years, Gold Smart® has been one of New Zealand’s most trusted gold buyers, helping thousands of Kiwis sell gold, jewellery, silver, coins, and bullion with complete confidence. As a family-owned business based in Auckland, we pride ourselves on transparent valuations, honest advice, and market-leading payouts. Every item is carefully tested and valued by experts who understand both craftsmanship and the true worth of precious metals.

Whether you’re visiting our Auckland gold-buying office or using our free insured nationwide courier pack, you can expect the same integrity, speed, and personal service every time. We make it easy to sell gold safely anywhere in New Zealand - with instant payment, fair prices, and total peace of mind. That’s the Gold Smart Guarantee - trusted by thousands of New Zealanders who choose professionalism, privacy, and value they can count on.

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Selling gold, jewellery, or watches for the first time? We understand that trust matters most. With over 15 years as New Zealand’s trusted gold buyers, Gold Smart® provides a simple, secure, and private way to sell your valuables with confidence. Thousands of Kiwis have already turned unwanted jewellery, gold, and silver into cash quickly and safely with us.

Whether you’re looking to sell gold or silver in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Dunedin, Napier-Hastings, Nelson, Rotorua, New Plymouth, Whangarei, or anywhere in New Zealand, we make it easy. Visit our secure Auckland CBD office or use our free insured courier service for a fast, convenient nationwide experience.

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Your valuables deserve more than just care - they deserve complete protection. At Gold Smart®, security is built into everything we do. From the moment your gold, jewellery, or silver reaches us, every step is verified, insured, and documented. As New Zealand’s trusted gold buyers, our process is transparent, private, and proven safe.

Whether you choose our secure Auckland gold-buying office or our free insured nationwide courier pack, your items remain fully covered and tracked until payment is made. Each piece is tested by professionals using industry-standard technology and assessed at live market rates. That’s The Gold Smart Security - trusted by thousands of Kiwis who value safety, integrity, and peace of mind.

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