What types of gold and silver do you buy

Preloved Gold purchases all precious metals, including gold (yellow, white, and rose), silver across most grades, and platinum.

We do not purchase gold-plated or silver-plated items.

We accept all standard gold purities, including 9ct, 10ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct, and 24ct, as well as any intermediate variations.

Understanding gold purity

Precious metal items are often stamped with hallmarks indicating purity, using either the karat system (K) or numeric fineness.

Common examples include:

  • 9ct gold = 9K or 375
  • 14ct gold = 14K or 585
  • 18ct gold = 18K or 750
  • 22ct gold = 22K or 916
  • 24ct gold = 24K or 999 (pure gold)

24ct gold represents pure gold content, while lower carats contain a blend of gold and other alloy metals to improve durability.

For example:

  • 18ct gold is 75% pure gold
  • 14ct gold is 58.5% pure gold
  • 9ct gold is 37.5% pure gold

International items from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East may also display markings such as 20ct, 21ct, or 22ct.

Gold colours explained

Gold naturally appears yellow, but its colour can vary depending on the metals it is alloyed with:

  • Yellow gold is gold combined with alloys such as copper and zinc, which also improve strength.
  • Rose gold is created by increasing the copper content, giving it a pink or reddish hue.
  • White gold is alloyed with white metals such as palladium, nickel, or silver, and is often rhodium-plated to achieve a brighter, silvery-white finish.

Types of items we purchase

We buy a wide range of gold and silver items, including:

  • Fine jewellery
  • Designer jewellery
  • Estate and antique jewellery
  • Gold and silver bars, bullion, and ingots
  • Coins
  • Luxury watches

If you are unsure about your item, our team can assess and identify its precious metal content during appraisal.

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