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” describes condition, not value
Typical scrap gold we value
Broken chains & snapped clasps
Single earrings & odd cufflinks
Bent, damaged or worn rings
Mismatched & tangled jewellery
Unhallmarked items
We test electronically before valuing
Mixed-carat collections
Old workshop offcuts & casting grain
Gold removed from watches or settings
Plated items
Honestly identified — usually nominal value
How a scrap valuation works
Sorted, tested, weighed, then offered
Sorted by carat
9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 21ct, 22ct and 24ct are separated so each group is paid at the correct purity.
Tested by group
Hallmarks verified; unmarked items tested electronically or with acid before joining the right group.
Weighed individually
Calibrated scales — the weight of every piece is recorded and shown in the offer.
Itemised per carat
You see a per-carat figure rather than a single rounded number.
UK carat & purity reference
Each carat carries a fixed purity. Per-gram value is weight × purity × the current gold market rate, before refining and handling adjustments.
Multipliers shown are nominal purities. Indicative per-gram values follow the same multipliers when applied to the live 24ct market rate.
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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