Value guides
Use these pages to understand why one item gets a different offer to another.
How selling gold works
You do not need to overcomplicate it. The process is simple when the buyer is clear, the delivery is insured and the offer process is easy to understand.
1
Request your free gold selling pack
Start by ordering your pack so you can send your gold, platinum or palladium securely.
2
Send your items
Use free, secure and insured Royal Mail delivery. This is the part many people worry about, which is exactly why the process needs spelling out clearly.
3
Your items are checked and valued
Weight, purity and current market conditions all matter. Style matters far less than most people think.
4
You receive an offer
The offer reflects the precious metal value in your items. If you accept, payment follows fast.
5
You get paid
Once accepted, payment is sent by 1 hour bank transfer.
What affects the value of your gold
The biggest drivers are usually weight, purity and the live gold price. That is the boring answer, but it is the correct one.
Purity
9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct gold all contain different amounts of pure gold, so they are worth different amounts.
Weight
Heavier items usually contain more precious metal, which can increase the offer.
Live market price
The gold price changes. Timing matters, especially for larger quantities or bullion.
Useful next questions
These pages help people who are still working out whether their jewellery is worth sending.
Where to sell gold in the UK
People usually compare postal gold buyers, jewellers, pawnbrokers and high street buyers. The right option depends on convenience, trust, speed and how clearly the process is explained.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Postal gold buyer | Convenience, clear process, sending from home. | Users need trust signals and a clear explanation of insurance and handling. |
| High street buyer | Face-to-face convenience. | Offers and expertise can vary a lot. |
| Jeweller | Local selling for simple jewellery pieces. | Not every jeweller is focused on buying scrap or mixed precious metals. |
| Pawnbroker | Fast local options. | The model is not always best if the goal is simply selling for value. |
Comparison pages
Trust and process pages
What you can sell
This is where a real pillar page needs breadth. Not everyone is selling the same thing, so the hub should point them to the right path quickly.
Jewellery pages
Scrap, coins and bullion
Related guides from our site
This is the bit the original page was missing. A hub needs obvious routes to related answers, not just a polite wave at the end.
Learn the process
Understand valuation
Compare your options
Find your item type
FAQs about selling gold in the UK
What is the easiest way to sell gold in the UK?
For many people, the easiest route is to use a postal gold buying service that explains the process clearly and includes insured delivery.
Can I sell broken gold jewellery?
Yes. Broken jewellery still has value if it contains gold, platinum or palladium.
Do hallmarks matter when selling gold?
They help identify purity, which is one of the main drivers of value.
Can I sell coins and bullion too?
Yes. Coins and bars are a separate intent cluster, so this page links you to the right next pages rather than pretending everything is the same.
