Gold Buying Advice
Plain answers to the questions people ask before they sell gold. Read what applies to you, then use the calculator or bring the pieces in.
Britannia Gold Coin GuideThe Britannia is Britain modern bullion coin, struck in 24 carat gold since 2013,…Can I Sell Broken Gold Jewellery?Broken gold is worth the same per gram as perfect gold. Keep the small…Can I Sell Gold Without a Hallmark?Unmarked gold can still be sold. It is assessed by testing rather than by…Can I Sell Jewellery With Stones?Stone set jewellery is assessed as a whole piece, because the stones are not…Can Old Jewellery Be Redesigned?Gold and stones from pieces you no longer wear can be reworked. When remodelling…Gold Carat ExplainedWhat carat means for gold purity, from 9ct to 24ct, and why it is…Gold Spot Price vs Gold Buying PriceWhy the market spot price and what a shop pays you are two different…Guide to Selling Diamond JewelleryDiamond jewellery is valued on the stones, setting and maker, not the gold alone.…How Are Gold Coins Valued?Coins have a known gold content, and some carry a premium for year, mint…How Are Gold Watches Valued?Why a gold watch is not valued by its gross weight, and when it…How Is Scrap Gold Valued?Purity, weight and the buying rate on the day. How Gold Factory works out…How Much Is 18ct Gold Worth?Working out the value of 18ct gold, which is 75% pure, and why stones…How Much Is 22ct Gold Worth?How to value 22ct gold, which is 91.6% pure and standard in Indian and…How Much Is 9ct Gold Worth?How to work out the value of 9ct gold, which is 37.5% pure, using…How To Identify a Gold HallmarkThe three compulsory parts of a British hallmark and where to look for them…How To Sell Gold SafelyPublished prices, a real address, scales you can see, and a written offer. What…How To Weigh Gold JewelleryWeigh in grams, and weigh each carat separately, because different carats are worth different…Krugerrand GuideA one ounce Krugerrand holds a full ounce of pure gold. Why the coin…Should I Sell or Use Buy Back?Selling gives you the full value. A Gold Loan gives you part of it…Sovereign GuideWhat a gold sovereign contains, how half sovereigns compare, and when a year or…What Does 375 Gold Mean?375 means 9 carat gold, 37.5% pure. Where the mark appears and what it…What Does 585 Gold Mean?585 means 14 carat gold, 58.5% pure. Where you find it and how it…What Does 750 Gold Mean?750 means 18 carat gold, 75% pure, and the same mark appears on yellow,…What Does 916 Gold Mean?916 means 22 carat gold, 91.6% pure, the usual standard for Indian and Asian…What Is Gold Melt Value?Melt value is weight times purity times the gold price. It is the floor…What Is Scrap Gold?Scrap gold is gold bought for its metal content. What it is worth, and…What To Check Before Selling GoldSort by carat, separate the pieces worth keeping whole, then get an estimate before…Yellow Gold vs White Gold vs Rose GoldColour comes from the alloy, not the purity. What separates yellow, white and rose…