British Gold Exchange · Est. 1985 · London

Scrap gold · Sell with us

Sell your scrap gold. It still has its full gold value.

Broken chains, bent rings, odd earrings: all conditions accepted. We assay precisely and pay up to 99% of spot, with no deductions for condition.

0800 014 8323

Up to 99%

of spot price paid

All conditions

broken, bent, tangled

XRF assay

accurate purity test

Free

returns if you decline

Live gold price

—/g

per troy oz

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0g200g

Carat

Spot value estimate

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Weight20g
Purity9ct · 37.5%

Most UK jewellery is 9ct. If you are unsure, use 9ct for a conservative estimate.

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Gold keeps its value when it breaks. A snapped chain, a bent ring or a single earring still contains exactly as much gold as it always did. We accept everything from single earrings to mixed bags of unidentified pieces, test each item precisely with XRF and pay up to 99% of the live spot price, with no hidden deductions.

How it works

01

Request a free pack

We send you a free pack with a prepaid Royal Mail Special Delivery label the next working day. Put everything in together; there is no need to sort or clean anything.

02

Send everything

Package all your scrap pieces, whether broken, tangled or mixed, and hand the pack in at a Post Office. It is insured up to £2,500 from then until it reaches us; for items worth more, please contact us first.

03

Accept or decline

XRF assay confirms the gold content of every item, and you receive a firm, itemised offer within 24 hours of receiving your items. Accept before 3pm for same-day payment, or decline for a free return.

What we buy

✓Broken chains & necklaces
✓Bent or damaged rings
✓Odd & single earrings
✓Broken clasps & findings
✓Unmarked gold items
✓Gold watch cases & parts
✓Dental gold
✓Any gold 9ct to 24ct
ⓘGold-plated items: we do not buy these, as they carry only a very thin layer of gold.
ⓘGold-filled items: these contain a thin layer of gold and are priced accordingly.
ⓘRose gold and white gold: bought at the equivalent carat gold value.

Common questions

How do you value gold without hallmarks?

We use XRF (X-ray fluorescence) assay to test the exact gold content of every item, whether or not it carries a hallmark. The test is non-destructive, so your items are not damaged.

What if I mix gold of different carats in one parcel?

That is fine. We sort and test each item individually and give you a clear breakdown by carat. You can accept the offer for all items or for individual groups.

Do you buy rose gold and white gold?

Yes. Rose gold (alloyed with copper) and white gold (alloyed with palladium or nickel) are both bought at their equivalent carat gold value. The alloy metals do not reduce your offer.

What about gold-plated items?

Gold plating is a very thin layer of gold over a base metal. The gold content is minimal, so we do not buy gold-plated items. If you are unsure whether a piece is plated, include it: we test everything and tell you clearly before making any offer.

Ready to sell?

Sell your scrap gold today

Free postage pack. Accurate XRF assay. Same-day payment. Free return if you change your mind.

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