Selling Gold in Burnaby: A Guide for Heirlooms, Jewellery, and Silver

Burnaby is one of the most populous cities in BC, and its jewellery boxes reflect that. From Metrotown to Brentwood, homes hold gold from all over the world: pieces bought locally, wedding gifts brought from Korea, China, the Philippines, or India, antique European jewellery, and everyday modern rings and chains.

That variety is a strength, but it also means the value of your gold isn't always obvious. This guide explains how different kinds of gold are evaluated and what to expect when you decide to sell. If you're looking for a gold buyer in Burnaby area you can trust, a few basics will help you feel confident going in.

Different Gold, Different Standards

Not all gold is the same. Purity varies a lot depending on where and when a piece was made:

• High-karat Asian and international gold is often 22K or 24K, and is valued for its purity.
• Antique European jewellery is often lower in karat and may have unusual stamps or none at all.
• Modern North American pieces are typically 10K, 14K, or 18K.

A knowledgeable buyer understands these differences and prices each piece by its karat and weight, not by a one-size-fits-all guess. Five Star Gold Exchange has extensive experience appraising gold from many traditions and origins.

What You Can Sell

Bring everything you're considering, whether or not you know what it is. The team buys:

• Gold jewellery in all karats: 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K
• Asian and international high-karat gold
• Designer and branded gold jewellery
• Gold watches in any condition
• Sterling silver flatware and serving pieces
• Canadian pre-1968 silver coins
• US pre-1965 silver coins
• Scrap, broken, and damaged gold jewellery

That includes chains, bracelets, rings, earrings, pendants, and sets. Condition doesn't matter, because you're paid for the metal value.

What If There Are No Markings?

Many older or imported pieces have no karat stamp, or the stamp has worn away. That's not a problem. Unmarked gold is evaluated with acid testing and a precision scale, and you won't be penalized for missing stamps.

See Every Step of the Process

Transparency is what separates a good buyer from a risky one. Before you visit, you can check Five Star Gold Exchange's live buying rates online. When you arrive, you're shown every step: the karat identification, the weight measurement, and the price calculation. You can ask questions at any point, and there's never any pressure to accept the offer.

The office is owner-operated by Laszlo and Colton, a father-and-son team with more than two decades in precious metals. They started as collectors, built a retail jewellery exchange in the BC Interior, and moved to a professional buying office in the Tri-Cities. Five Star Gold Exchange is BBB-accredited.

Getting Here From Burnaby

The office is at #230 – 1140 Austin Ave in Coquitlam. From central Burnaby, it's about a 10 to 15 minute drive via the Lougheed Highway. If you'd rather not drive, the Millennium Line SkyTrain connects Burnaby directly to the area.

Bring valid government-issued photo ID, since all sellers must be 18 or older. If you accept the offer, payment is made on the same day, with no obligation if you decide not to sell.

Ready to Find Out What Your Gold Is Worth?

Whether you have a single heirloom or a drawer full of mismatched pieces, an evaluation is the simplest way to find out where you stand. To work with a gold buyer in Burnaby area that explains every step, call Five Star Gold Exchange at 604-779-2755 to book your appointment.

Five Star Gold Exchange, #230 – 1140 Austin Ave, Coquitlam, BC. Serving Burnaby and the Lower Mainland.