Sell Broken or Scrap Gold Jewellery: Chains, Odd Earrings, Damaged Rings
Broken gold is valued on hallmark and weight, never on condition. A snapped 9KT chain, a single 18KT earring, a ring cut off in hospital: each holds the fine gold it held before it failed, and each is sorted into its carat group, weighed on calibrated scales and valued against the spot price on the day you sell. Every piece is also examined as an antique before anything is melted, because a Victorian albert, a designer fragment or an unfamiliar maker's mark can be worth more intact. Bring it as it is. Do not clean, untangle or repair it.
Send us a photo of your broken or odd gold — no need to clean or sort it — and we'll give you a free, no-obligation valuation. Our specialists reply within one working day.
Why broken gold still has real value
Gold doesn't tarnish, corrode or lose its purity, however battered the piece. A snapped 9ct chain contains exactly the same gold it did the day it broke. So scrap gold is valued the same way as any gold: by its carat (purity) and its weight, against the live gold price. Condition, completeness and whether it still "works" simply don't matter for scrap.
What we take as scrap gold
Broken chains & bracelets
Snapped links, failed clasps, kinked or knotted chains — all bought by weight and carat.
Single & odd earrings
Lost the pair? A single gold earring or stud is still gold and still worth selling.
Bent or damaged rings
Misshapen, cut-off or worn-through rings, including those that can't be resized.
Odds & ends
Cufflink singles, broken brooches, old wedding bands, dental gold, bits of gold mount — all welcome.
How We Value Scrap Gold
The process is simple, transparent and explained at every step:
- Precisely weighed — Each carat group weighed on calibrated scales.
- Against the live price — Valued at the current gold market on the day you sell.
- Stones removed fairly — Any gemstones are accounted for, not lumped in as gold.
- No charge to assess — Free valuation, and you're never obliged to sell.
Don't sort or clean anything first — bring it as it is and we'll do the rest.
One important check before you scrap it
Just occasionally, a "broken" piece is worth far more whole than melted — an antique chain, a designer fragment, or a hallmark that points to a collectable maker. That's exactly why we assess every piece as both scrap and antique before recommending a route. We will never melt something that's worth more intact, and we'll always tell you if you have a piece that deserves a second look. A snapped gold albert chain, for instance, can still hold collector value.
To understand the metal value, see our gold scrap price page and today's live gold price. For a sense of what a sale nets per gram, our blog on how much 1g of 9ct gold is worth is a useful guide. When you're ready, sell via sell your gold.
Turn Your Broken Gold Into Cash
Send photographs of your broken or scrap gold — as it is — and we'll give you an honest, no-obligation valuation.
⚠️ Strictly by appointment only — no walk-ins at either showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selling broken and scrap gold — common questions.
Is broken gold jewellery worth anything?
Yes. Gold keeps its value regardless of damage. A broken chain, single earring or bent ring is valued by its carat and weight against the live gold price, exactly like any gold. Condition doesn't reduce the metal value.
Do I need to clean or repair it first?
No — please don't. There's no need to clean, polish, untangle or repair anything. We assess it as it is, and attempting a repair can actually cost more than it adds.
Will I get less for scrap than for whole jewellery?
For scrap, you're paid the metal value by weight and carat. Some pieces are worth more whole — antique or designer items — so we check every piece as both scrap and collectable and recommend the route that pays you most.
Can I sell gold with stones still in it?
Yes. We account for any gemstones separately rather than treating them as gold, so you're fairly valued for both the metal and any stones worth keeping.