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Gold jewellery: valuation guide and what we buy
What makes gold jewellery valuable, how to read a hallmark and what to expect when you sell. A clear guide from our specialists.
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What is gold jewellery actually worth?
The value of gold jewellery is determined almost entirely by two things: weight and purity. Unlike antiques or designer pieces, the brand name on a gold ring rarely adds meaningful value. What matters is how many grams of pure gold the piece contains.
This is good news for sellers. A plain 18ct gold ring is worth exactly the same as an ornate 18ct gold ring of the same weight. Condition matters very little: broken clasps, bent settings and scratched surfaces don't change the underlying gold content.
Carats explained
Reading a gold hallmark
In the UK, gold purity is expressed in carats, a measure of the proportion of pure gold in the alloy. 24 carat is pure gold; lower carats contain a mix of gold and other metals such as copper, silver or palladium.
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