British Gold Exchange · Est. 1985 · London

Broken gold · Sell with us

Sell broken gold jewellery for its full gold value

A snapped chain has the same gold content as an intact one, so condition does not affect what we pay. We test precisely and pay up to 99% of spot.

0800 014 8323

Up to 99%

of spot price paid

Any condition

broken, bent, tangled

XRF assay

precise gold content

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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Weight15g
Purity9ct · 37.5%

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

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A broken clasp or a snapped chain doesn't reduce the amount of gold in a piece. It simply means the jewellery can't be worn, and the gold keeps its full market value. We accept everything regardless of condition, test the actual gold content with XRF assay and pay up to 99% of the live spot price, with no deductions for damage.

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: broken pieces, single items, tangled chains. No preparation is needed.

02

Send everything

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

What we buy

✓Snapped necklaces & chains
✓Broken clasps & findings
✓Bent or crushed rings
✓Damaged bracelets
✓Cracked pendants
✓Broken earring fittings
✓Damaged bangles
✓Any broken gold items
ⓘCondition has no effect on our offer. Only weight and purity matter.
ⓘWe do not buy gold-plated items, as they carry only a very thin layer of gold.

Common questions

Does it matter that my jewellery is broken?

Not at all. A snapped chain contains exactly the same gold as an intact chain of the same length and carat. Condition has no bearing on the metal value; only the weight and purity matter.

What if I have a mix of broken and intact pieces?

Send everything together. We sort, test and make an offer on each item individually, and you receive a clear breakdown by piece.

My chain is tangled with another piece. Should I try to separate them?

No, please leave them as they are. Forcing tangled jewellery apart can damage both pieces further, and we are experienced at handling mixed and tangled items.

What if I don't know what carat the broken pieces are?

We test every item with XRF assay regardless. You don't need to know the carat in advance: we measure it precisely and tell you before making any offer.

Ready to sell?

Get paid for your broken gold

Free pack. No sorting required. Accurate assay. Same-day payment on acceptance.