> Dental gold does have resale value, but its purity is usually far lower than solid jewellery, so payment depends on the real gold content, the net metal we *Source : https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/selling-dental-gold-france/* --- ● Guide # Selling Dental Gold in France: Value, Rules and How to Get Paid Fairly Published on **21/12/2025** · By **Sébastien Joumel** In brief **Dental gold does have resale value, but its purity is usually far lower than solid jewellery, so payment depends on the real gold content, the net metal weight and the day's spot price.** In France the sale is regulated: ID and a police register are mandatory, and you must be paid by bank transfer or cheque, never cash. ## What makes dental gold worth anything? **Dental gold has real resale value, but almost never the karat purity people assume.** Crowns, bridges and inlays are made from dental alloys that blend gold with palladium, platinum, silver and base metals for strength. Typical dental gold sits between 10k and 22k, so the actual gold content is often well below the visible bulk of the piece. What drives the payout is the **fineness (real gold percentage), the net weight of precious metal once other alloys and any porcelain or tooth material are excluded, and the live spot price on the day you sell**. A crown fused to ceramic weighs more than the metal it contains, and only the metal counts. Because dental alloys are irregular, a buyer usually assays or melts before giving a firm figure. ## How is dental gold valued and taxed in France? **The public spot price is the same for everyone; what changes between buyers is the buyback rate they pay as a percentage of that spot.** A refiner needs to separate gold from palladium, silver and base metals, so dental scrap is typically bought at a lower rate than clean investment gold. Ask each buyer what percentage of spot they apply and whether they charge assay or refining fees. In France the sale is regulated: the buyer must record your **ID in a police register**, and payment must be **traceable by bank transfer or cheque, never cash**. Tax applies either as the flat tax on precious metals or, with proof of purchase, under the capital-gains regime. You can [compare gold buyers in your city](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/) to see who is transparent about their rate. ## How do you sell dental gold without being underpaid? **Weigh it, separate it and get more than one quote before you accept anything.** Remove any tooth fragments or porcelain where you can, and keep pieces of obviously different colour apart, as they may be different alloys. Do not clean with harsh chemicals. Ask each buyer three questions: what percentage of spot do you pay, do you assay or estimate, and are there refining or handling fees deducted. A transparent buyer will explain how they reach the figure; an opaque one quotes a single number with no breakdown. Because dental gold is low volume and mixed, small differences in rate matter. Get the valuation in writing, confirm the payment method is a transfer or cheque, and never feel obliged to sell on the spot. ## Frequently asked questions Can I sell dental gold that is still attached to a tooth or porcelain? Yes, but only the metal is paid for. A buyer will exclude tooth material and porcelain from the weight, and usually assays or melts the piece to establish the true gold content before giving a firm figure. Why is dental gold paid less than jewellery? Dental alloys mix gold with palladium, platinum, silver and base metals, so the real gold percentage is lower and the refiner has extra separation work. That refining cost is reflected in a lower buyback rate as a percentage of spot. Is cash payment for dental gold legal in France? No. Precious-metal sales must be traceable, so payment is by bank transfer or cheque only. The buyer must also record your ID in a police register. A buyer offering cash is not operating within the rules. ## Read also [ Guide 18k, 22k or 24k Gold: How Much Does the Difference Really Change Its Value? ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/18k-22k-24k-gold-value-difference/)[ Guide 18k Gold Price Per Gram: How Buyback Rates Really Work in France ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/18k-gold-price-per-gram/)[ Guide Diamond Buyback in France: the 4Cs and What a Fair Price Really Means ](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/guides/diamond-buyback-4c-fair-price/) ## Sell at the best price near you Compare the gold buyers in your city. [See the rankings](https://meilleur-rachat-or.fr/en/gold-buyback/)