Sell 9ct Gold — Transparent Per-Gram Valuations
9ct is the most common gold standard in the UK. Send us your 9ct jewellery, chains or scrap and we'll value every gram clearly.
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How 9ct gold is valued
9ct gold is 37.5% pure gold (375 parts per thousand) alloyed with metals such as copper, silver and zinc. Because it is the most common UK standard, you will often see a small "375" hallmark stamped inside rings, on chain clasps or on the reverse of pendants.
We weigh each 9ct piece individually, confirm the hallmark or test unmarked items, and apply the current gold spot price to its 37.5% gold content. The result is a per-gram figure that you can compare against any other quote.
There is no minimum weight. A single 9ct ring is just as welcome as a kilo of mixed scrap.
9ct gold valued in a real UK shop
Because 9ct is so common, it's also the carat where lazy buyers most often underweight or under-test. Our flagship team weighs and tests every piece in front of a calibrated, traceable process.
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
Why is 9ct gold worth less per gram than 18ct?+
9ct contains less than half the pure gold of 18ct (37.5% vs 75%), so the metal value per gram is proportionally lower.
Will you accept 9ct items without a hallmark?+
Yes — we'll test them with acid or electronic testing to confirm purity before valuing.
Do you buy 9ct rose and white gold?+
Yes, all colours of 9ct gold are valued the same way as the underlying gold content is identical.
What about 9ct gold-filled or rolled gold?+
Rolled gold and gold-filled items are not solid 9ct and carry only nominal value. We'll always tell you honestly.
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