Sell Gold in Chelmsford

Discreet, expert valuations · Same-day payment · Free, no-obligation appraisal

10,000+ items traded · Est. 2015 · Same-day payment · Free insured collection · Braintree & Mayfair offices

If you are looking to sell gold in Chelmsford, Mozeris Fine Antiques offers Essex sellers an honest, expert alternative to the high-street pawnbrokers and pop-up gold buyers that come and go. We are an independent, family-run firm of antiques and precious-metal specialists, established in 2015, with our main valuation office a short 12-mile drive up the A12 in Braintree and a second consultation room at 47 Maddox Street in Mayfair, London. Whether you live in the city centre near Bond Street and High Chelmer, out in Springfield or Great Baddow, or in the surrounding villages such as Writtle, Galleywood or Boreham, we make selling your gold straightforward, private and genuinely well-paid.

  • Independent, family-run specialists — not a franchise or chain
  • Free, no-obligation valuations with no pressure to sell
  • Same-day payment by bank transfer or cash
  • Every item tested in front of you using XRF scanners and acid tests
  • We buy all gold types: jewellery, coins, scrap, bullion, watches, dental gold
  • Private appointments for Chelmsford sellers at our nearby Braintree office, with free parking
  • Free insured collection and fully insured UK-wide postal service for those who cannot visit

How We Compare to Other Gold Buyers

FeatureMozeris Fine AntiquesHigh Street Gold BuyersOnline Only Buyers
Independent Specialist✓ Yes✗ Often a chain✗ Varies
Same-Day Payment✓ Yes✓ Yes✗ 3–5 days
Free Valuation✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
Test in Front of You✓ Always✓ Sometimes✗ No
Insured Post Service✓ Yes✗ No✓ Yes
Private Consultation✓ Yes✗ Open counter✗ No
No Pressure to Sell✓ Yes✗ Varies✓ Yes

What Types of Gold Do We Buy in Chelmsford?

We purchase all types of gold items regardless of condition — from fine jewellery to dental gold. We buy 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct gold, and we are equally happy with a single broken earring or an entire estate collection. Chelmsford sellers regularly bring us inherited pieces, unworn wedding jewellery and investment coins, and we value every item on its true precious-metal content and, where relevant, its antique or collectable worth.

Gold Rings

Wedding bands, engagement rings, signet rings.

Gold Necklaces & Chains

Broken chains, pendants, lockets, charms.

Gold Bracelets

Bangles, link, tennis.

Gold Earrings

Studs, hoops, drops — single or pairs.

Gold Coins

Sovereigns, Britannias, Krugerrands.

Gold Watches

Luxury, vintage, pocket.

Scrap Gold

Broken jewellery, dental gold, old fillings.

Gold Bars & Bullion

Investment gold, ingots all sizes.

How Our Valuations Work & Why Our Price Beats the High Street

A fair valuation starts with accurate testing. When you visit us, every item is weighed on calibrated scales and tested with an XRF spectrometer — a non-destructive scanner that reads the exact gold purity — backed up by traditional acid testing where needed. You watch the whole process. We then calculate your offer against the live London gold spot price on the day, so you always benefit from the current market rather than a fixed, outdated rate.

Because we are an independent buyer rather than a chain paying for a high-street shopfront and franchise fees, our overheads are lower and we pass that saving on to you. We also recognise antique, collectable and bullion value: a Victorian sovereign, a vintage gold watch or a hallmarked Krugerrand may be worth considerably more than its scrap weight, and a counter that only weighs metal will miss that entirely. For Chelmsford residents that often means a meaningfully higher offer for the same items.

How to Sell Your Gold in Chelmsford — 4 Simple Steps

1

Contact Us

Call 01376 334482, message us on WhatsApp, use the online form, or email to arrange a free valuation.

2

Free Gold Testing

Tested and weighed with XRF scanners and acid tests, transparently in front of you.

3

Receive Your Valuation

Clear, honest valuation. No hidden deductions, no pressure, no obligation.

4

Get Paid Instantly

Same-day payment via instant bank transfer or cash. Done in minutes.

Chelmsford is roughly 20 minutes from our Braintree valuation office by car via the A130 and A12, and there is free on-site parking when you arrive. Prefer central London? Our Mayfair office at 47 Maddox Street is a 35-minute train from Chelmsford station into Liverpool Street. And if travelling is inconvenient, you do not need to come to us at all — read on.

Cannot Visit? Use Our Free Insured Collection & Postal Service

For Chelmsford sellers who would rather not travel, we offer two remote options. We can arrange free, fully insured collection from your home, or send you a prepaid insured selling pack — simply post your gold to us, receive a valuation within 24 hours, and we make immediate payment the moment you accept. Your items are insured in transit from the moment they leave your door.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Gold in Chelmsford

Do you buy broken or damaged gold jewellery?

Yes. Condition makes no difference to gold value — we buy snapped chains, single earrings, bent rings and tangled scrap by their precise weight and purity. Damaged pieces are valued exactly the same way as wearable ones.

How quickly will I get paid for my gold?

Same day. Once you accept our valuation we pay immediately by instant bank transfer or in cash. For postal and collected items, payment is made the moment you accept our offer.

How do you test gold authenticity and purity?

We use an XRF spectrometer, which reads exact gold purity without damaging your item, supported by acid testing where appropriate. Everything is weighed on calibrated scales and carried out in front of you.

Do I need an appointment to sell gold near Chelmsford?

Yes, our Braintree valuation office is appointment-only, which keeps your visit private and unhurried. It is about a 20-minute drive from Chelmsford via the A130 and A12, with free on-site parking. Book online, by phone or on WhatsApp.

Can I sell gold coins and sovereigns to you?

Absolutely. We are experienced buyers of gold sovereigns, Britannias and Krugerrands, as well as bullion bars. Collectable and bullion coins are valued on more than scrap weight, so you receive their full worth.

What identification do I need to sell gold?

Please bring one form of photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence, plus a recent utility bill or bank statement showing your address. This keeps the transaction secure and fully compliant.

Do you buy white gold and rose gold?

Yes. White, rose and yellow gold all contain the same underlying gold content, which is what we value. We buy all three across 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct.

Why choose an independent buyer over a high-street chain?

Independent specialists carry lower overheads and pass the saving on, and we recognise antique, collectable and bullion value that a weight-only counter ignores. For Chelmsford sellers that usually means a higher, fairer offer.

Where else do you buy gold near Chelmsford?

Alongside Chelmsford we regularly buy from sellers across Springfield, Great Baddow, Writtle, Galleywood and Boreham, as well as throughout Essex. Our two offices are in Braintree, Essex and Mayfair, London, and we offer free insured collection for the wider region.

Braintree Office (nearest to Chelmsford)

20B Lakes Industrial Park, Braintree, Essex CM7 3RU

Phone: 01376 334482

Email: info@mozerisfineantiques.com

WhatsApp: Message us

Hours: Mon–Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; Sat by appointment only

By appointment only · free on-site parking · wheelchair accessible · private consultation room

Mayfair Office (London)

47 Maddox Street, Mayfair, London W1S 2PG

A 35-minute train from Chelmsford station into Liverpool Street, then a short journey across to the West End.

By appointment only · private consultation room.

Cannot travel to either office? We offer free insured collection and a fully insured postal service across Chelmsford and the surrounding area.