Sell Scrap Gold for Cash
Sell scrap gold with Moonstone Gold through our UK postal service. Turn unwanted or broken gold into cash with a free insured pack, a no-obligation valuation and immediate payment by bank transfer after acceptance.
You do not need to repair damaged jewellery before sending it. Instead, we assess the gold content and explain our offer. You can then decide whether to proceed. If you decline, we return your items free of charge through our insured delivery service.
What Can You Sell as Scrap Gold?
Scrap gold means gold items offered for their recoverable metal value. For example, you may have a snapped necklace, a bent ring or a single earring. Damage does not remove the gold from the remaining material.
- Broken chains, bracelets and clasps
- Unwanted rings and incomplete jewellery
- Single earrings and damaged pendants
- Suitable gold watch parts and other gold components
Also, keep pieces with missing stones or worn settings for assessment. If you have old crowns or bridges, our dental gold service explains the relevant process. Contact us if you are unsure whether an item is suitable.
How to Sell Scrap Gold Online
- Request your pack: complete the form below with your contact and delivery details.
- Send your items: follow the pack instructions and use the prepaid, tracked and insured Royal Mail service.
- Review your offer: we assess the items and explain the valuation. Once you accept, we make an immediate bank transfer.
Before posting, check the insurance limit and the conditions that apply. If your collection exceeds the stated cover, contact us first to discuss suitable arrangements. Finally, keep your proof of posting and tracking details until the process finishes.
What Affects the Value When You Sell Scrap Gold?
Your offer depends on the assessed gold weight, purity and applicable buying rate. For example, equal weights of 9ct and 18ct gold contain different amounts of pure gold. Therefore, they need different rates in a valuation.
Use our gold price calculator for an initial estimate. Enter the weight in grams and select the relevant purity. However, a calculator cannot confirm the composition or payable weight of an item remotely.
Also, remember that market prices can change between your estimate and the assessment. Ask us to explain the weight and rate behind the offer. This helps you compare the final payment with your original figures.
Hallmarks, Purity and Mixed Carats
Before you sell scrap gold, look for readable marks inside rings, near clasps or on pendant backs. Common fineness marks include 375 for 9ct and 750 for 18ct. These describe the proportion of gold in the alloy.
For background, read the British Hallmarking Council’s consumer guide. However, do not guess purity from colour alone. Yellow, white and rose gold can each contain different proportions of gold.
Next, keep different carats separate if you can identify them. If a mark is missing or unclear, leave the item for professional assessment. You do not need to scratch, file or test it with chemicals at home.
Sell Scrap Gold with Stones or Other Components
The total weight of an item may include materials other than gold alloy. For example, a stone-set ring includes its stones, while a watch may contain a movement and non-gold fittings. These components do not receive the gold rate.
Therefore, the payable gold weight may be lower than the weight shown on your home scales. Ask which components the buyer includes in the valuation. Also, ask about stone handling before sending jewellery you want to preserve.
Do not dismantle items or remove stones simply to obtain a weight. Instead, send the relevant details and let us explain the assessment. Our jewellery selling guide provides more information about wearable and damaged pieces.
When to Consider a Specialist Valuation
Before you sell scrap gold, consider whether an item could have value beyond its metal content. Antique jewellery, designer pieces and collectable coins may appeal to specialist buyers. Their condition, maker and history can matter.
For example, an intact signed piece may deserve a separate jewellery valuation. Similarly, a rare coin may have collector value that a basic gold calculation does not capture. Keep any original boxes, receipts and certificates.
If you suspect additional value, compare a specialist assessment with the metal-based offer before deciding. Our coin selling information explains considerations for bullion and collector pieces. Avoid cleaning or altering items while you review your options.
How We Assess Your Items
When you sell scrap gold to us, we examine the items and assess their weight and precious-metal content. We also consider the information you provide about marks or previous valuations. Then, we explain the proposed payment.
Our gold testing information describes assessment methods. The appropriate checks depend on the item and its construction. Therefore, ask what the process involves if you have concerns about preserving a piece.
If the result differs from your expectations, request an explanation before accepting. You can ask about purity, weight and any excluded components. A clear breakdown helps you understand the offer and compare it with other quotes.
Preparing to Sell Scrap Gold by Post
First, make a list of the items you intend to send. Then, photograph the collection for your records and set aside anything you would prefer to keep. Include loose gold pieces that belong to broken jewellery.
Next, follow the pack instructions and protect items from moving against one another. Keep different carats together in identifiable groups where practical. Also, include the requested contact details so we can match the parcel to your enquiry.
Finally, check the contents and the agreed insurance cover before posting. If you need help with packaging, contact our team. We can discuss the next steps before you send your items.
Immediate Payment After You Sell Scrap Gold
Once you accept our offer, we make an immediate payment by bank transfer. First, confirm the bank details needed to send your money to the correct account. You can ask any valuation questions before agreeing to the sale.
Alternatively, if you decline the offer, we return your gold free of charge using our insured delivery service. Requesting a pack does not oblige you to sell. You remain free to consider the valuation before making your decision.
Request Your Free Scrap Gold Pack
Ready to sell scrap gold? Complete the form below to request your free insured pack. Then, follow the supplied instructions to send your items for assessment. We will contact you with an offer for you to review.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Broken clasps, missing links and incomplete pairs can still contain valuable gold. Therefore, you do not need to repair an item before requesting a valuation.
Yes. If you know the carats, group them separately and include a simple list. However, do not guess at unclear marks; we can assess the items when they arrive.
Contact us with the details you have. A missing or worn mark does not by itself establish the metal content, so professional assessment can help identify the material.
No. Stones and non-gold components do not have a gold weight value. Consequently, the weight used in the offer may differ from the total weight on your scales.
No. You can send jewellery in its existing condition. Instead, follow the packing instructions and avoid polishing, filing or removing components before assessment.
We make an immediate bank transfer after you accept our offer. Before payment, confirm your bank details so we can send the money to the correct account.
We return your gold free of charge through our insured delivery service. Therefore, requesting a pack and receiving a valuation do not oblige you to sell.
