Many people assume that only pristine, high-value jewellery is worth selling. In reality, gold buyers like The Gold Company purchase a huge range of items - and you might be surprised by what's hiding in your home that could be turned into cash. If an item contains gold, silver, platinum, or palladium, it almost certainly has value regardless of its condition or appearance.
Gold jewellery in any condition
This is the most common category and includes rings, chains, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, earrings, pendants, brooches, and cufflinks. It doesn't matter if items are broken, tangled, missing stones, or heavily worn - the gold content is what determines value. Even a single earring or a snapped chain link has scrap value based on its weight and carat.
Gold and silver coins
Coins are another excellent source of hidden value. British Sovereigns, Krugerrands, Britannias, and other gold coins can be worth significant sums. Silver coins - particularly pre-1947 British coins which contain real silver - are also worth selling. Even foreign or obsolete coins with gold or silver content have value that many people overlook.
Dental gold and unusual items
Gold crowns, bridges, and dental fillings are made from high-quality gold alloys and can be surprisingly valuable. Other less obvious items include gold-plated electronics, gold watch cases, gold pen nibs, and even gold thread from vintage textiles. If you're unsure whether an item contains gold, send it in and our specialists will test it for free.
Silver, platinum, and palladium
It's not just gold that has value. Sterling silver jewellery, silverware, and silver cutlery sets can all be sold for cash. Platinum jewellery - often used in engagement rings - commands even higher prices per gram than gold. Palladium items, though less common, are also valuable. If you have a mixed collection of precious metal items, you can send everything together in one pack.
The range of items you can sell is much broader than most people realise. From everyday jewellery to coins, dental gold, and silverware - if it contains precious metal, it has value. Request a free valuation pack and send us anything you think might be worth something. We'll test and value every item at no cost and with no obligation.
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