Sell Scrap Gold — Fair Prices by Weight and Purity
Turn broken chains, single earrings, offcuts and unwanted gold into cash with a clear weight- and purity-based valuation.
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What counts as scrap gold?
Scrap gold is any gold item being valued for its metal content rather than its design — typically broken jewellery, single earrings, tangled chains, bent rings, dental crowns, casting grain and small offcuts from workshops.
We sort items by carat (9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 21ct, 22ct, 24ct), test each group to confirm purity, then weigh accurately on calibrated scales. Your offer is calculated from weight × purity × current market rate, with any handling and refining adjustments shown clearly.
There is no minimum order. Customers send anything from a single broken ring through to several hundred grams of mixed scrap.
Scrap gold valued by a real high street team
Scrap gold deserves the same care as a fine piece — every item is logged and photographed on arrival, and our flagship HQ team is publicly identifiable.
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 buy broken or damaged gold?+
Yes — broken, bent and incomplete items are perfectly fine. We're buying for the metal content.
Will you remove stones from settings?+
Where practical we remove and return stones at no charge. Let us know if anything has sentimental value.
Do you accept gold-plated items?+
Gold-plated items are typically base metal coated with a thin layer of gold and have no scrap value. We'll tell you honestly if items aren't solid gold.
How quickly do I get paid?+
Once you accept the itemised offer, payment is sent the same working day by bank transfer.
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