The Measurement Canada certified scale in Rosemont
At La Puce d’or, every piece of jewellery brought in for gold buying is weighed on a Measurement Canada-certified scale, approved for trade in precious metals. Before weighing, each piece is first analyzed and sorted by karat. Here is how this process unfolds in our workshop in the Rosemont neighbourhood.
Key takeaways
- Our scale, an A&D FX-300iNC model, is approved by Measurement Canada in the Class II category, specifically designed for weighing precious metals.
- Each piece of jewellery is first analyzed and tested and then sorted by karat (10K, 14K, 18K) before being placed on the scale.
- The device is subject to the inspections provided for under the Weights and
- Measures Act, which may take place at random.
- The evaluation takes place in the store, in Rosemont.
- La Puce d’or buys gold, silver, diamonds, watches, bullion, and coins on this same scale.
Why weighing gold requires special control
Gold buying rests on a simple principle: weight directly determines the value offered for a piece of jewellery. A minimal variation on the scale can mean a difference of several dollars in the final offer. That is why a certified scale is essential and should not be considered just one of several options.
Weight, the direct basis of your jewellery’s value
Unlike an item sold by the unit, gold is valued by weight and purity. A jewellery store that uses a noncompliant or poorly calibrated device exposes its customers to a skewed evaluation, sometimes without even knowing it.
An ordinary commercial scale is not enough
Scales sold to the general public are not designed for this type of transaction. For buying precious metals, the device must be specifically intended for that use and meet precision requirements specific to the sector.
Before weighing: analysis and sorting by karat
Weighing a piece of jewellery is never the first step in the process at La Puce d’or. Each piece is first examined individually to determine its exact composition. This step directly determines the accuracy of the evaluation that follows.
Identifying the composition of each piece of jewellery
Our jewellers examine each piece to determine its metal and actual purity. This analysis makes it possible to set aside gold-plated jewellery, which has only a thin layer of precious metal and is clearly distinct from solid gold.
Separating pieces by karat
10K, 14K, and 18K gold do not have the same value by weight. Before weighing, each piece is placed in the correct karat group. Mixing pieces of different karats would skew the final calculation.
A step that takes time but protects your evaluation
When a customer brings in several pieces, this piece-by-piece analysis can take longer than a single overall weighing. This time invested, however, ensures an evaluation that faithfully reflects what you actually bring in.
A Measurement Canada-approved model
Once the jewellery has been sorted by karat, weighing is done on a device designed and approved specifically for trading in precious metals.
The A&D FX-300iNC model, Class II category
Our scale is an A&D FX-300iNC model, approved by Measurement Canada in the Class II category. Unlike a general commercial scale, this model is specifically approved for weighing gold, silver, and other precious metals, in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act.
Inspections that may take place without notice
Competent authorities conduct random inspections of devices used in the precious metals trade. A jewellery store must keep its equipment compliant at all times.
A transparent evaluation, carried out in front of you in Rosemont
The certification of the device only matters if the process around it remains transparent. At La Puce d’or, analysis and weighing take place in the store, before your eyes.
Dual jeweller and watchmaker expertise for 35 years
Our workshop has brought together a jeweller and a watchmaker on-site for over 35 years, in the heart of the Rosemont neighbourhood. This continuity allows us to evaluate jewellery and watches brought in for purchase.
Selling your gold to La Puce d’or
We buy gold (10K, 14K, 18K), 925 silver, diamonds, watches, bullion, and coins, always on the same certified scale. No appointment is needed for an evaluation.
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Frequently asked questions
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What is a Measurement Canada-certified scale?
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It is a weighing device whose model has been approved by Measurement Canada for trade in precious metals, distinct from ordinary commercial scales.
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Which scale model does La Puce d’Or use?
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An A&D FX-300iNC model, approved by Measurement Canada in the Class II category, specifically designed for weighing precious metals.
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Why does La Puce d’or sort jewellery by karat before weighing it?
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Because 10K, 14K, and 18K gold do not have the same value by weight. Sorting the pieces before weighing ensures an accurate evaluation of each piece of jewellery.
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Is La Puce d’or’s scale inspected regularly?
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Yes. Our scale is subject to the inspections provided for under the Weights and Measures Act, which may take place at random.
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Which metals and items can be weighed on this scale?
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Gold, 925 silver, diamonds, watches, bullion, and coins.
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Can I watch my jewellery being weighed?
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Yes. The analysis, sorting, and weighing take place in the store, in your presence.
