Canberra Gold Guide
How to Get the Most When You Sell Gold JewellerySeven Ways to Walk Away With a Fair Price
You want a fair price for your gold. You don’t want to find out later that you sold for too little, or that a stone went for nothing. These seven simple steps help you sell gold jewellery for the best price, with confidence.
Seven Ways to Get a Fair Price
Know the Day’s Gold Price
Gold moves every day, so look up the price before you go. It’s the price of pure bullion, and jewellery has to be refined first, so a fair offer sits below it.
Sort by Karat
Group your 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct pieces. Each karat is priced on its own, so sorting shows you where the value is.
Don’t Let Stones Go for Free
Diamonds and gemstones can be worth more than the gold around them. Choose a buyer who checks every stone. You can sell them, or keep them.
Look for Designer Marks
A designer piece can be worth more than its gold. Check inside bands and on clasps for a maker’s name.
Tip 5
Ask to See the Numbers
Every piece should be tested and weighed in front of you. At Vivid Jewels, the weight, karat and day’s gold price go into a spreadsheet you can see, line by line.
You can take the spreadsheet home. Nothing is hidden, so you can decide with confidence.
Tip 6
Keep Good Pieces Whole
A ring in good condition or a chain with no damage may be cleaned up and sold again, so it can be worth a little more than its gold.
Don’t cut, bend or break pieces before you sell. Bring them in as they are.
Tip 7
Take Your Time
A good buyer never rushes you. Sit down, take your time and ask every question you have.
Want to think it over? Come back later. The price is set by the gold price on the day you sell, and the whole list updates.
Three Mistakes to Avoid
Selling Without Seeing the Numbers
If you can’t see the weight, karat and price of each piece, you can’t know if the offer is fair.
Letting Stones Go for Free
A buyer who only pays for gold may take your Diamonds and gemstones for nothing.
Feeling Rushed
A fair buyer is happy for you to take your time, and to come back later.
Sell Your Gold in Three Simple Steps
- 1Book a Free QuoteCall or send the form. It’s free, private and there’s no obligation.
- 2Watch It TestedEvery piece is tested and weighed in front of you, and the numbers go into a spreadsheet you can take home.
- 3You DecideLike the price? You’re paid on the spot. Want to think it over? Come back any time at that day’s gold price.
Your Canberra Gold Buyer
A Jeweller Who Looks Closer
You deserve to know exactly what you’re selling. At Vivid Jewels, a jeweller and gemstone expert checks every stamp, every stone and every maker’s mark, so nothing of value slips through. Every piece is tested and weighed in front of you, and you see how the offer is worked out.
We pay extra for the gems most gold buyers ignore.
Vivid Jewels also sources rare gemstones and makes custom jewellery. See how it works.
Keep Reading
What Is My Gold Worth?
Why jewellery sells below the bullion price, and what makes a piece worth more.
Read the guide
What Happens After You Sell
Resold or refined: where your gold goes next, and why it never disappears.
Read the guide
Start at the Canberra Gold Guide for everything about selling gold.
Ready When You Are
Find Out What Your Gold Is Worth
Book a free, no-obligation quote in Canberra. Sit down, take your time, and see exactly how your offer is worked out. If you like the price, you’re paid on the spot.
See how it all works on the sell gold in Canberra page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get the best price for my gold?
Know the day’s gold price, sort your pieces by karat, make sure stones are checked, and ask to see how your offer is worked out. Then take your time.
Should I sell all my gold at once?
You can. Bringing everything in together means every piece is tested and priced on the same day’s gold price.
Does the gold price change every day?
Yes. The gold price moves every day, so your offer is based on the price on the day you sell.
Do you pay for Diamonds and gemstones?
Yes. Every stone is checked by a gemstone expert. If a stone is worth extra, you’re paid for it. If you’d like to keep it, you’re welcome to, and we can sometimes remove it on the spot.
Is a designer piece worth more?
A designer piece can be worth more than its gold. Every piece is checked for a maker’s mark.
Do you pay more for jewellery in good condition?
Sometimes. If a piece can be cleaned up and sold again, it may be worth a bit more. Getting it ready takes real work, so the extra isn’t always big.
Is the quote free?
Yes. It’s a free quote with no obligation. Sit down, take your time, and if you like the price, you’re paid on the spot. If not, you’re free to walk away. We love jewellery and we’re always happy to help.
How is my offer worked out?
Fully transparently. Every piece is tested and weighed in front of you, and the weight, karat and day’s gold price go into a spreadsheet with everything in front of you. You can even take it away, and if you want to decide later, you’re welcome to come back.
If I don’t sell now, do I get the same price when I come back?
The price is set by the gold price on the day you sell. When you come back, we just change the day’s gold price and the whole list updates.
Will I be paid on the spot?
Yes. If you like the price, you’re paid on the spot.
Got gold sitting in a drawer? Here’s how to sell gold in Canberra, or start with the Canberra Gold Guide.
