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Sell rings of every kind to a dealer who buys them to resell, from signet and dress rings to cocktail, cluster and antique gem-set pieces. Send photographs for a free valuation and we reply within one working day, with no obligation.
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What we look for in a ring
We are dealers who resell pieces, so design, maker and period count, not only the metal. A Georgian cluster in a closed-back setting, a Victorian gypsy ring with star-set stones, an Art Deco target ring or a 1970s cocktail ring by a London workshop each have their own buyers. We look at how the head is built, whether the stones are original to the mount, and whether the shank has been replaced or heavily resized. Signed rings and rings in their original boxes are welcome, though neither is required.
How a ring is assessed
Assessment starts with the hallmark inside the band: the fineness mark (9KT, 18KT, 22KT or platinum), the assay office and the date letter, which together give the metal, the place and the year of marking. Many antique rings carry no full hallmark, only a stamp such as 750 or PLAT, and that is normal for the period. We then identify the stones, check them for chips and abrasion, look at the claws and the gallery for wear, and note any later repairs or solder at the back of the band.
What to tell us
Tell us anything you know about where the ring came from: who owned it, roughly when it was bought, and whether it has been altered or resized. Mention any inscription, any maker's name on the box and any valuation or receipt, even an old one. If a stone is loose, missing or chipped, say so at the start. We buy rings with faults, and knowing about them lets us give a valuation from photographs that holds when the ring is in our hands. Every offer is subject to inspection.
What we buy
- Signet and seal rings
- Dress and cocktail rings
- Cluster and target rings
- Gem-set rings: sapphire, ruby, emerald, opal
- Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian rings
- Art Deco and mid-century rings
- Signed and designer rings
- Rings with worn shanks or missing stones
Photographs that help
- The ring face on, in daylight, on a plain background
- A side view showing the setting and the shoulders
- The inside of the band with the hallmark or stamps in focus
- The ring on a finger for scale, plus any box or paperwork
Related
- 4,000+customers
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- £10,000insured per parcel
- Same daypayment after inspection
- 10+ yearsin business
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Get your offer
An instant offer for gold and silver, or a free valuation from photos within one working day.
Send it free and insured
A FedEx courier collects from your door, or post it by Royal Mail Special Delivery. Insured to £10,000.
Paid the same day
We inspect it on arrival, confirm your offer and pay by bank transfer the same day. Change your mind and it comes back free.
Questions about selling rings
Do you buy rings that are not diamond or engagement rings?
Yes. Signet rings, dress rings, cocktail rings, clusters, gem-set and antique rings are all bought here. Coloured stones, enamel, carved hardstone seals and plain gold rings with good design are all of interest. Diamond solitaires and engagement rings have their own page, linked below, and the process is the same.
My ring has no hallmark. Can I still sell it?
Yes. Many rings made before the twentieth century, and many made abroad, were never fully hallmarked. Some lost their marks when the band was resized. Send a photograph of the inside of the band anyway, as partial stamps help. The metal is confirmed when the ring is inspected, before any payment is made.
Does resizing or a worn band matter?
It is part of the assessment, and it does not stop us buying. A thin shank or a visible sizing join is common on a ring that has been worn for decades, and both can be put right by a jeweller. Tell us if the ring has been resized more than once or if the pattern on the shoulders has been cut through.
A stone is missing from my ring. Is it still wanted?
Yes. Rings with a missing or chipped stone, bent claws or a split shank are bought regularly, especially antique pieces where the design and the remaining stones matter. Photograph the damage clearly. Rings beyond repair are still bought, and the page on broken and scrap gold explains how.
How do I send a ring to you safely?
After the valuation, choose free insured FedEx collection from your door anywhere in the UK, or Royal Mail Special Delivery with the postage refunded. Parcels are insured to £10,000. After inspection we confirm the offer and, once you accept, pay the same day by bank transfer. Appointments in Mayfair, London and Braintree, Essex are also available.
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