Gold Price per Gram — How Your Offer Is Calculated
Per-gram gold prices change throughout the day. Here's how we link your offer to the live market across every common UK carat.
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The formula behind every per-gram offer
Every gold offer we make uses the same underlying calculation: weight in grams × purity (as a decimal) × current gold market rate per gram. The market rate moves through the trading day, so the figure quoted at 9am and 4pm can differ.
From that gross figure we apply the small adjustments needed to cover refining, processing, handling and market movement during settlement. We don't hide these — they're written into the itemised offer you see before accepting.
Because every carat has a different purity, the per-gram payout naturally varies: 9ct (0.375), 14ct (0.585), 18ct (0.75), 21ct (0.875), 22ct (0.916) and 24ct (0.999).
Per-gram pricing you can verify
Honest per-gram pricing is the foundation of trust in this industry. We publish the formula, name the adjustments and offer competitive market-based prices — no spin.
HighStreetGold operates from its headquarters above the flagship Cash Generator store in St Helens town centre — a real, identifiable UK business with genuine premises, real staff and a public local reputation. You always know who is behind your valuation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pay full spot price per gram?+
No reputable buyer pays the exact spot price — there are real refining and handling costs. We offer competitive market-based prices and show every figure clearly.
How often does the per-gram price change?+
The underlying gold market moves continuously during trading hours. We quote against the rate at the time of valuation.
Why are quotes from different buyers so different?+
Different buyers apply different handling margins and some quote a deliberately attractive headline figure they then reduce on arrival. We quote and pay the same number.
How do I check your per-gram offer?+
Take the weight, multiply by the purity decimal for your carat, then by the current gold spot rate per gram. Compare that with the itemised figure in your offer.
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