Live Gold Prices UK
Check today's live gold price before you sell. Gold prices move throughout the day. Use our live gold price page to understand the current market, then request a HighStreetGold postal pack for a clear valuation based on your items' purity, weight, condition and testing outcome.
Indicative Gold Market Prices
Reference values based on the live international gold spot price, converted to GBP per gram and refreshed every 60 seconds. Used by the global precious metals industry as the starting point for any professional gold valuation.
9ct Gold
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14ct Gold
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18ct Gold
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21ct Gold
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22ct Gold
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24ct Gold
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How Professional Gold Valuations Work
Like all professional gold buyers, HighStreetGold members pay a percentage of the live market rate to account for refining, assaying, secure logistics, handling, staffing, operational costs, and ongoing market movement.
Many verified HighStreetGold members consistently offer among the UK’s most competitive payout rates, with final valuations depending on purity, quantity, item type, testing results, and current market conditions.
The Spot Price
The live spot price is the global benchmark for one troy ounce of pure gold. It is the starting reference point used by refineries, bullion dealers, and professional gold buyers across the world.
Globally Traded
Gold is priced continuously across major precious metal exchanges in London, New York, Shanghai and Zurich, with the LBMA gold price recognised as a leading international reference.
Troy Ounces & Grams
Gold is internationally quoted per troy ounce (31.1035g). UK valuations are typically expressed per gram, calculated directly from the live spot rate and the purity of each item.
Why Prices Move
Spot prices fluctuate continuously during market hours, influenced by currency movements, central bank activity, inflation expectations, and global demand for safe-haven assets.
Displayed values are indicative market reference prices designed to help customers understand current live gold market conditions. They are not a guaranteed offer. Final valuations are provided by verified HighStreetGold members based on professional testing, purity, weight, item type, and prevailing market conditions.
Want to estimate a specific item by weight and carat? You can use the GoldPricer calculator for a rough guide before requesting a HighStreetGold pack. GoldPricer gives estimates only — final offers are confirmed after testing, weighing and inspection at our St Helens headquarters.
How gold price affects your valuation
The market gold price is one part of a valuation. A final offer also depends on the purity of the item, the precious metal weight, condition, stones or non-gold parts, testing outcome, refining costs, risk and margin.
Purity
Gold is measured in carats. 9ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct each contain a different percentage of pure gold. Higher purity means more gold content per gram.
Weight
Valuation is based on the precious metal weight, not the total weight of the item. Stones, clasps and non-gold parts are removed from the calculation.
Testing outcome
Professional testing confirms the true purity of each item. XRF analysis and acid testing reveal the actual gold content, which determines the final offer.
Condition
Damaged, worn or broken items are still valued for their gold content. Condition affects resale potential for jewellery, but scrap gold is valued purely on metal content.
Current market price
The live international spot price sets the baseline. Prices move throughout the day based on currency, demand and global market conditions.
Business and refining costs
Like all professional gold buyers, HighStreetGold members account for refining, assaying, secure logistics, handling, staffing and operational costs.
Live gold prices are for guidance only and may move throughout the day. Final valuations are provided by verified HighStreetGold members based on professional testing, purity, weight, item type, and prevailing market conditions.
Ready to get a clear gold valuation?
Request a HighStreetGold postal pack and send your items to our St Helens headquarters for a clear valuation before deciding whether to sell.