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Our gold guides
The resale of gold has become very attractive in recent years, it is a metal that remains a safe bet.
The Osprey Gold Buyback Process
Discover our procedures in the purchase of your gold jewellery. Resell your gold serenely in the Osprey gold redemption shops.
The different colours of gold
Gold has several colours. What is the difference between these different colours? Find all the answers in our guide.
Sell your Louis d’or
The gold Louis is certainly the most famous French coin. It was struck with the effigy of the 4 kings of France: Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. These coins are popular with collectors and investors
Resell gold: How to proceed?
With the current economic climate, more and more people are turning to reselling gold. But before taking the plunge, it is important to find out about the stores that buy gold.
Know the value of gold
Do you want to buy or sell a jewel, coin or other gold object? It is important to inform yourself about the value of your gold.
Jewellery valuation: appraisal service
Have your jewellery appraised by a company specializing in this field: Osprey, obtain an exact estimate thanks to the work of our experts
Invest in gold
For thousands of years, gold has been prized for its unique colour as well as its attributes of inalterability and malleability. Gold will never tarnish,
How to know the carat of your gold jewellery
Discover the different methods to know the carat of your gold jewellery. Find tips and professional resources.
How to distinguish gold jewellery from gold-plated jewellery?
Find in this guide some methods to distinguish a gold jewel from a gold-plated jewel quickly and efficiently.
How to choose a ring
Whatever the event or the person for whom you have decided to buy a ring, you must choose the right model
How to buy a diamond ring
Let Osprey guide you to find the diamond ring of your dreams.
Find a good gold buyback store
How do I find a good gold buyback store? Find some tips to resell your gold at the best price in a reliable gold buyback store.
Buying gold coins
You want to buy gold coins but you need advice to make the right choice.
Bespoke jewellery creation
Osprey creates with you the jewel of your dreams. Engagement ring, pendant, bracelet… We guide you in the design of your jewel.
092. Hercules head hallmark
Hercules head hallmark facing left in an oval frame, with figures for the various assay offices. For large silver objects Departments 1819-1838. This hallmark is
084. Ram’s head hallmark facing left
Ram’s head hallmark to the left surrounded by a listel, for small gold works. Variable shape following the many false hallmark punches of the time.
082. Raphaël’s head hallmark facing left
Raphaël’s head hallmark facing left in an oval frame, number 2 for 2nd title silver (800/000). Paris 1819-1838. The information on Raphael’s head hallmark facing
081. Hallmark of Michelangelo facing right
Hallmark of Michelangelo’s head facing right in an irregular octagonal frame, number 1 for 1st grade silver (950/000). Paris 1819-1838. The information on the
071. Greyhound’s head hallmark to the right in an oval frame
Greyhound’s head hallmark to the right in an oval frame, assay office number below the head. Recall mark of 1819 for large items in gold
066. Hallmark of a man’s head on the left in a round frame
Hallmark of a man’s head to the left in a round frame, assay office mark inscribed in the listel, for large silver guarantee. Departments 1809-1819.
051. Standing rooster hallmark with head turned back
Rooster hallmark standing with the head turned backwards in an irregular octagon with a border, 2 under the wing for 2nd title silver (800). Paris
044. Eye hallmark in profile to the right
Eye hallmark in profile to the right, surrounded by a listel. Census or recall hallmark of small works in gold and silver. Departments, 1809. The
043. Hallmark of head surrounded by the words Garantie National
Hallmark of head surrounded by the words Affinage National, in a round frame. For gold bars, Paris and departments 1798-1809. The information on the head
