What is the easiest way to sell gold in Woking?
It depends what you have. For plain gold, such as chains, rings and broken pieces, put the carat and weight into our gold calculator and you will have a guide figure in a minute; if you like it, book an appointment. For anything with stones, a maker's name or some age, send photographs through the valuation form first and a specialist replies within one working day. Either way the final figure is given in person, at our Ascot office or at your home, with no fee and no obligation to sell.
Do you buy 22ct Indian and Asian gold in Woking?
Yes, regularly: bridal sets, bangles, chains and guinea coins. A 916 stamp, or no stamp at all, makes no difference, because every piece is tested for its real purity in front of you at no charge and paid at our rate for that carat. Stone-set pieces are weighed with the stones allowed for honestly, and a piece worth more as jewellery than as metal is priced that way.
How much do you pay per gram for 9ct and 18ct gold?
The figures we pay today for 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct are on our gold calculator. They move with the gold market through the day, which is why they are not printed here. As a guide to the difference, 18ct holds twice the gold of 9ct gram for gram, and 22ct more again, and each is priced accordingly. The rate you see on the calculator is the rate we work from at the table.
Can I sell scrap gold in Woking: broken chains, odd earrings, dental gold?
Yes. Scrap simply means gold bought for its metal rather than its looks: snapped chains, odd earrings, dented rings, dental gold. Condition makes no difference, because a broken 9ct chain is worth exactly the same per gram as a perfect one. Bring the whole tin if you like: we will pick out what carries value, tell you what does not, and there is no charge for looking.
Do you buy gold coins and bullion bars?
Yes. Sovereigns and half sovereigns are the coins we see most, followed by Krugerrands and Britannias, and bars turn up more often than you might think, usually bought when gold was last in the news. Bullion is priced on its fine gold content at the rate we pay that day, so bring the certificate or packaging if you still have it. A sovereign with a scarce date or mintmark is priced as a coin rather than by weight, which is why we ask people not to clean them.
I am upgrading my engagement ring. Can I sell the old one?
Yes, it is a common reason to come to us. The diamond is priced on its size and quality and the mount on its gold or platinum, so bring the certificate or the original receipt if you have them. There is no part-exchange involved: you are paid the money and can put it towards the new ring wherever you are buying it.
Can I have a jewellery valuation without committing to sell?
Of course, and it is free. You leave with a written figure for each piece, valid for 24 hours, and if you come back months later we simply price it again at the rate for that day. One thing to know: ours is a selling figure, meaning what we would actually pay you, which is a different and lower number than the replacement value on an insurance valuation.
Do gold buyers still pay cash for gold, or is it all bank transfer now?
Both, with us. Smaller amounts can be paid in cash at the appointment. Larger sums go by instant bank transfer, sent the same day you accept and usually in your account within seconds, partly for your safety on the way home and partly because it leaves both of us with a record. No cheques, and nothing held back until a later date.
Do I need ID to sell gold?
Yes: photo identification, a passport or driving licence, and for larger sales a recent proof of address. We buy under the UK anti-money-laundering rules, and the same rules are the reason stolen jewellery is hard to sell to a proper buyer, so they protect you as much as us. You receive a purchase document listing what was sold and the price paid.
Can someone come to my home in Hook Heath, Knaphill or West Byfleet?
Yes. Home visits across GU21 to GU24 and KT14 are by appointment, usually within the week. They suit collections, higher-value single pieces, or anyone who would rather not carry jewellery through town. Identification on arrival, everything tested and weighed at your table, and written acknowledgement for anything that leaves your hand.
What should I bring with a watch?
The watch, plus anything that came with it - box, papers, warranty card, service receipts, spare links. Full sets price meaningfully higher for modern pieces. If the paperwork is long gone, bring the watch anyway; a genuine piece stands on its own.
