What it's worth · Gold
How much is a dental gold crown worth in Canada?
Dental alloys are not stamped and vary a lot. Many hold 40% to 85% gold, plus palladium, platinum or silver. A buyer has to test it to know. A single gold crown often holds 1 to 4 grams of alloy. A bridge holds more.
| Weight | About 40% gold | About 60% gold | About 75% gold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 g | — | — | — |
| 4 g | — | — | — |
| 8 g | — | — | — |
Melt value of the gold only. Buyers usually pay 60% to 85% of it. Connecting to price feed…
What a buyer takes off
- Tooth, porcelain and cement. Most buyers weigh it as-is and estimate, so clean pieces get a better offer.
Can it be worth more than its gold?
No, but the palladium or platinum in some alloys is worth extra. Ask whether the buyer pays for them.
Before you sell
- Refiners that test dental gold pay more than shops that guess.
- Use the "About 40% gold" column as a cautious first estimate.
The weights above are typical, not yours: weigh your own piece in grams. A kitchen scale that reads to 0.1 g is close enough for a first estimate. Then compare two or three written offers as a percent of melt. Seewhat a fair price is.
Other items
- How much is a gold class ring worth? →Women’s class rings often weigh 5 to 10 grams and men’s 10 to 25 grams.
- How much is a gold wedding band worth? →A thin band often weighs 2 to 4 grams and a wide or heavy one 6 to 15 grams.
- How much is a gold engagement ring worth? →The gold in an engagement ring setting is usually 2 to 6 grams.
- How much is a gold chain worth? →A light 18-inch chain often weighs 3 to 10 grams. Rope and Cuban link chains often weigh 20 to 100 grams or more.