Sell Gold Earrings

Sell Gold Earrings for Cash

Sell gold earrings with Moonstone Gold through our UK postal valuation service. We assess pairs, single earrings and broken pieces, so a missing partner does not stop you from requesting an offer. Once you accept our valuation, we pay you immediately by bank transfer.

First, choose the items you want assessed. Then, complete the form below to request your free insured pack. You can review the offer before deciding whether to proceed, and we return your items free of charge if you decline.

Which Types of Earrings Can Be Assessed?

Gold earrings come in many shapes and constructions. For example, a small stud may contain a different amount of gold from a large hollow hoop. Therefore, the size of an earring alone cannot establish its metal value.

• Gold studs, hoops, drops and other earring styles.
• Single earrings and mismatched pairs.
• Broken earrings or pieces with damaged posts.
• Yellow, white and rose gold earrings.
• Gold earring backs and loose components that need assessment.

However, a gold colour does not confirm the material. Plated earrings and gold alloy earrings have different compositions. If you are unsure what you have, ask our team about your items before posting them.

How to Sell Gold Earrings by Post

1. Request your pack: complete the form with your contact details and a description of the earrings you want assessed.
2. Pack your items: follow the supplied instructions and secure small pieces so they cannot move freely inside the packaging.
3. Review your offer: after your items arrive, we assess them and aim to contact you with a valuation within 24 hours.
4. Choose whether to sell: accept for immediate payment by bank transfer, or decline for a free return.

Also, check that your contact details are correct so we can discuss the valuation with you. Requesting a pack does not commit you to accepting an offer.

What Are Your Gold Earrings Worth?

When you sell gold earrings, the metal valuation depends on their assessed gold alloy weight, purity and the buying rate applied. A matching pair is not necessary for a gold-content assessment. However, the total weight of a stone-set earring may include materials that do not contribute to its gold value.

Use our gold price calculator for an indicative estimate. Enter the weight in grams and the correct carat if you know it. If you have items of different purities, calculate them separately rather than applying one rate to the combined weight.

For example, a hypothetical buying rate of £40 per gram would give £120 for 3 grams of eligible gold alloy at the matching purity. This illustrates the calculation only; it is not today’s price or a guaranteed offer. The final valuation follows assessment of the actual items.

Sell Gold Earrings with Missing Backs or Damaged Posts

A missing back, bent post or broken fastening does not remove the gold content from the rest of an earring. Consequently, pieces you can no longer wear may still have recoverable metal value. You do not need to repair them before requesting an assessment.

However, replacement backs and fittings may differ from the main earring. A back purchased separately could have a different purity or contain another material. Therefore, avoid assuming that every component matches the mark on the earring itself.

Include the loose parts you want assessed and describe them in your inventory. Also, tell us if you know that a fitting was replaced. This information helps explain why different components may require separate checks.

Understanding Marks, Purity and Testing

First, look for marks on the post, fastening or back of the decorative section. Small earrings can have tiny or worn markings, so you may find them difficult to read. If the purity is uncertain, leave it for assessment rather than choosing a carat based on colour.

Read the UK government’s hallmarking guidance for an introduction to recognised marks. A fineness number can help identify likely gold content, but a number alone is not a complete UK hallmark.

Our gold testing service explains more about assessment. Testing helps establish the composition of items with unclear marks. Afterwards, you can ask how the assessed purity and weight contributed to your offer.

Gemstones and Collectable Jewellery

Before sending diamond, pearl or other gemstone earrings, contact us to discuss how the stones will be handled and whether they contribute to the offer. A gold calculator does not provide a separate gemstone valuation, so its result cannot establish the complete jewellery value.

Similarly, designer or antique earrings may have value beyond their recoverable gold. Consider a specialist jewellery appraisal before deciding how to sell them. This can give you another basis for comparison, particularly when you have a complete pair with original documentation.

Preparing to Sell Gold Earrings Safely

Small earrings and loose backs are easy to misplace. Therefore, make an inventory and photograph the items before packing. Follow the supplied instructions, keep pairs and loose parts together, and retain your postal receipt and tracking reference.

Also, tell us the estimated total value when requesting your pack so appropriate postal cover can be arranged. If you include other jewellery, consider the whole parcel. Our guides to gold rings and gold bracelets explain considerations for those pieces.

Immediate Payment After Acceptance

Review the offer and ask any questions before deciding. Once you accept, we pay you immediately by bank transfer. If you decide not to sell gold earrings at the quoted amount, we return your items free of charge.

For a broader overview of eligible pieces, visit our jewellery selling guide. Alternatively, use the form below to begin with the earrings you have already chosen.

Request Your Free Gold Earrings Pack

Complete the form below to receive your prepaid, tracked and insured pack. If you do not know the weight or purity, provide the details you have so we can help with the next steps.