A broken chain contains exactly the same gold as a new one. Yet damaged jewelry sits forgotten in drawers across Dakar because people assume it's worthless. Here's what your broken gold is really worth — and how to sell it.

Gold scams in Dakar don't look like a robbery: they look like a normal transaction, just a little rushed. Here are the 5 warning signs, how to check out a buyer, and your rights as a seller.

A gold chain is often the heaviest piece of jewelry you own — and therefore one of the most rewarding to sell. Weight, carats, clasp, solder joints: here is how it is actually valued in Dakar.

Engagement ring, wedding band, signet ring: every gold ring hides its purity inside the band, and sometimes a stone valued separately. Here is how your ring is really assessed in Dakar, and how to sell it at the fair price.

Chain bracelets, bangles, semainiers: bracelets are among the heaviest gold pieces there are — and therefore the best paid at resale. Scratches and dents change nothing. Here is how your bracelet is valued in Dakar.

A gold watch is first and foremost a case and a bracelet weighed by the gram, like any piece of jewelry. But the movement, the brand and gold plating follow other rules. Here, plainly, is how your watch is valued in Dakar.

Selling a loved one's jewelry is never a simple transaction. Between grief, the estate, and decisions to make as a family, here is how to move forward with respect, discretion — and without ever being pressured to sell.

No, we don't buy gold-plated jewelry — and we'd rather tell you plainly than waste your time. Here's what gold plating really is, how to recognize it, and what does get bought instead.

Before entrusting your gold jewelry, you should know exactly how gold safekeeping works: what is agreed in advance, how your jewelry is protected, and what happens in every scenario. Clear answers.

An unexpected expense, Tabaski, back-to-school season... and an urgent need for cash. Good news: your gold jewelry can advance you that money today, without you having to sell it.

Gold buyback in Dakar rests on a simple, verifiable calculation: weight × purity × the day's rate. Here's exactly how buyback works, and how to know the value of your gold down to the gram.

Selling your gold at the best price is not down to luck, but to preparation: knowing the karat, weighing it, checking the day's rate, and comparing. Here is the complete method so you never sell below its value.

Not all gold buyers are equal. Transparency on the rate, testing and weighing in front of you, ID verification, clear cash payment: here are the criteria and the questions to ask to choose a trustworthy dealer in Dakar.

24-karat gold is the purest gold there is — 99.9% gold. In Senegal, its price per gram follows the world rate, to the minute. Here's how this value is calculated and how to check it before selling.

21-karat gold is the most common in West African jewelry: it contains 87.5% gold. In Dakar, its price per gram follows the world rate of the day. Here's how to estimate its real value.

The gold price per gram in Dakar depends on two things: the karat of your jewelry and the day's world market rate. Here is the complete guide to understanding the value of your gold, karat by karat.

How much is 1 gram of gold worth in CFA today? The exact figure depends on the karat and the day's global gold price. Here's how to understand it, calculate it, and check it before you sell.

Many people look for the price of a kilo of gold in FCFA hoping for a fixed figure. The truth is simpler — and more useful: here's how the value of a bar is actually calculated.

Investing in gold in Senegal is attracting more and more people. Before buying a bar or coins, here are the best practices, the pitfalls to avoid, and the honest questions to ask yourself.

Why does the gold price rise at some times and fall at others? The gold price in Senegal follows the global market converted into FCFA. Here are the real factors that move it.

Many people think white gold is worth more than yellow gold, or the other way around. It's false: at equal karat, they contain the same gold and are worth the same on resale. Here is why, and how to tell them apart.

Your silver jewelry has real value, but far more modest than gold per gram. Here is how it is calculated based on weight and fineness (925 or 800), and how to sell it in Dakar.

An 18-karat piece and a 14-karat piece of the same weight aren't worth the same: the karat sets the actual amount of gold. Here's how the buyback of 18-karat and 14-karat gold is calculated in Dakar.

The gold rate in Senegal today is not an invented figure: it follows directly from the world rate, converted into FCFA per gram and adjusted by karat. Here is how to read it and use it.

Most gold jewelry in Senegal is 18 karat — that is, 75% pure gold. Knowing the price per gram of 18-karat gold in Senegal lets you estimate your jewelry in FCFA before you even sell it.

How much is my gold worth? Many people have no idea and accept the first offer. Yet the value of your jewelry can be calculated down to the gram, with a simple formula. Here it is.

What is an 18-karat gold ring worth in Dakar? The resale price of an 18-karat gold ring is not the jewelry-store price. Here is how it is calculated, to the gram.

Not all jewelry shops in Dakar do the same job. Whether you want to create, repair, sell, or store your gold, the right contact changes. Here is how to find your way.

Entrusting your gold to a jeweler in Dakar is a matter of trust. Here are the concrete criteria for recognizing a serious professional, the warning signs, and the right questions to ask.

The gold price in Senegal changes every day with the world market. Here is how that rate translates into FCFA per gram by karat, and how to sell gold in Dakar at the right price.

Two pieces of jewelry that look identical can be worth three times as much one as the other. The whole difference lies in the appraisal: the metal, the purity, the weight and the stones. Here is how a real expert works.

The product that dulls gold the most isn't dirt: it's often the one used to clean it. Here's the gentle method that really works, and the list of what you should never do.

In Senegal and West Africa, gold is more than adornment. It marks weddings, seals status, and passes through generations. Here is the deep place it holds in our cultures.

From the timeless solitaire to contemporary creations and traditional sets, gold comes in a thousand styles. An overview to help you choose better and value your jewelry better.

Gold is one of the first metals worked by humankind. From the royal tombs of Egypt to today's heirloom jewelry, its history explains why it keeps, again and again, its value.

Most jewelry thefts are not dramatic break-ins: they are easy opportunities, in the home or on the move. Here is how to reduce the risk, and the safest option for gold you never wear.

A broken piece of jewelry is almost never fit for the bin. But a bad home repair can cost you more than the original damage. Here is the line you should not cross between DIY and the jeweler.

A gorgeous piece in the window may not suit you at all. The secret isn't the price: it's the harmony between the piece, your skin tone, your face and the occasion. Here's how to never get it wrong again.

Need cash without parting permanently with your jewelry? Réméré gives you money now, while keeping the right to buy your jewelry back later. Here is how it works in Dakar.

You have decided to sell your gold jewelry in Dakar, but you don't know where to start? Even before you head out, a few simple habits change everything about the amount you walk away with.