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Sale of gold and precious metals

How we test your precious metals/jewelry

The best way to accurately evaluate your valuables is to bring them into our location so that we may test each item. This process will give you the knowledge you need to ensure that you are selling your metal/items for the right price. SDE has over 40 years of experience in the jewelry manufacturing industry and is a 2nd generation master jeweler.

We can also appraise all items such as Diamond/Gemstone Jewelry, Watches, Coins and Silverware.

What to expect when you come into our store

All items will be checked with a loupe to verify markings or stamps used to indicate the karat or purity percentage on the items. SDE use acid-testers and digital electronic technology, which allows us to determine all gold/metal purity content up to 24 karats in Yellow, White, Rose and Pure Gold.

Items are then divided by karat normally from 9K to 24K. In some situations when heavy gold plating is present on your item, we will need to slightly file some of the metal to get to the core. We may also need to do further tests to ensure we have the proper karat reading. .

To evaluate or sell Gold to SDE you must be 18 Years of age or older. Once you accept our offer you are required by law to present proper ID and bank account number and so we may prepare the paperwork and transfer the money to your account.

We make the process of liquidating and selling your items easy, convenient, and educational. Most important our location is safe, secure, and central in the heart of Oslo.

If you do not have the opportunity to visit our store, your item(s) can also be sent to us with the ‘Norway-Package’, see https://www.posten.no/sende/pakke from NOK 149, - with tracking and insurance.

After we receive the item(s) by post we will contact you with our quotation. If the sale is finalized, the agreed balance will be transferred to your account on the same day. Again, you must present a valid ID before payment is released.

If you wish to cancel, the items will be returned against shipping and handling fee according to our policy, NOK 349, - including handling fee/repacking.

The item (s) can be shipped to:

SDE Vora & Co.

Dronningens gate 27

N-0154 Oslo, Norway

Please use number +(47)901 04 512 for SMS notification services when registering the shipment. This will ensure we get quick notification as soon as the shipment has arrived at the pick-up point in Oslo. 

All prices are based on daily indexes and international pricelists.

Feel free to call or email us if you have other questions or inquires.