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We've always bought gold, silver and platinum. The Birmingham Gold Company began in 2007 as the Manchester Gold Company and expanded to the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter in 2010, quickly becoming one of the UK’s busiest buyers of scrap gold, silver, fine jewellery, watches, and diamonds.
Today, we continue to deal in all types of jewellery, whether antique, vintage or modern, and also process industrial precious metals for UK trade clients. We are proud to remain one of the UK’s leading dealers and recyclers of precious metals.
We strive to offer top prices and exceptional service. With over £75 million paid out in the last 20 years and a profit margin under 5%, we must be doing something right. We're a family-run business known for honesty, fairness and outstanding customer care. To speak to us about selling gold please phone 0121 448 0488 . About the Author: Learn more about Lionel's gold valuation expertise and media commentary.
A Brief History of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham’s famous Jewellery Quarter has been the heart of the UK’s jewellery trade for over 250 years. By the mid-19th century, it was producing 40% of all the jewellery made in Britain, with thousands of skilled craftspeople working in small workshops and family-run businesses. Today, the area is a protected conservation site and remains home to over 500 jewellery-related businesses, alongside museums, historic buildings, and artisanal makers.
Located just outside Birmingham city centre, the Jewellery Quarter continues to thrive as a hub for precious metals, gemstones, and watchmaking — a proud legacy that Birmingham Gold Company is part of.
Where Do We Sell Our Gold & Silver?
The Birmingham Gold Company is a leading UK dealer and recycler of precious metals. We recycle gold and silver by:
- Melting items into bars for sale to European refiners.
- Melting and casting into grain for reuse by the jewellery trade.
- Repairing/refurbishing scrap jewellery for resale.
Our Gold Buyer Prices
We’ve been told many times that we offer significantly more than local jewellers and “cash for vintage” companies, many of whom hide their rates or make offers well below scrap value. If they can’t resell your gold, they’ll scrap it with companies like us.
Seen a higher price? Be cautious. Some businesses use unrealistic quotes to lure you in. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
So why travel hundreds of miles to sell your gold or silver to us? Because you’re cutting out the middleman — your local jeweller or buyer who sells it on to us. That middle step could cost you up to £4 per gram. On 100 grams of 9ct gold, that’s £400 lost. Twice that for 18ct!
Customers from London, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds and beyond post or travel to us. We pay top prices on hallmarked, unhallmarked, Asian and industrial gold, platinum, palladium and silver.
We publish the prices we actually pay and have built our reputation through genuine customer feedback, more than 55,000 customers and over £75 million paid out. Lionel and Emma bring more than 65 years of combined precious-metals experience to Birmingham Gold Company.
Together with our sister companies, the Birmingham Silver Company and the Birmingham Watch Company, we aim to pay the best prices with no-nonsense honesty.
We’re proud to operate in the heart of the Birmingham Jewellery Quarter and to uphold the Gold Standard Code of Conduct.
Finding Us
We are located at 94 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham B18 6JZ — directly opposite and slightly to the right of the Jewellery Quarter Railway Station. Use the crossing to reach us. We are on the corner of Vyse St and Hockley St.
Call 0121 448 0488 if you need directions.
Opening Hours
Our public and trade counter is open Tuesday-Thursday 9.00 AM - 3.00 PM, Friday 9.00AM - 2.00 PM . You can call in or make an appointment if preferred.
Travel Information
The Jewellery Quarter is just northwest of Birmingham City Centre and easily reached by car, train, tram, or on foot.
- By Car: Well-signposted from the city and major motorways (M5, M6, M1, M40).
- By Train: Jewellery Quarter Station (JEQ) is directly across from our location. Regular trains run on the Birmingham to Worcester line.
- By Tram: The Midland Metro stops at the Jewellery Quarter with easy access from Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
- By Bus: Numerous National Express services run to and from the Jewellery Quarter and wider Birmingham area.
We are also signed up to the Gold Standard Code of Conduct
Finding Us
We are at 94 Vyse, St Hockley Birmingham B18 6JZ. right in the heart of Birmingham's famous Jewellery Quarter, opposite and slightly to the right of the Jewellery Quarter Railway Station . Cross over the main road via the crossing and we are a couple of yards away on the corner. We are on the corner of Vyse St and Hockley St. Give us a ring on 0121 448 0488 if you require further directions. The Map will also be of help.
Remember it is always best to sort large numbers of items out into carat/ purity as best as you can so we can offer you a speedy hassle-free service. Please read the website at your leisure & contact us on 0121 448 0488 if you can't find the answer to your query or use the contact form below
Our Public & Trade counter service is open (Tuesday-Thursday 9.00 AM - 3.00 PM and Friday 9.00AM - 2.00PM ).
Either call-in or make an appointment
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter Travel Information
The Jewellery Quarter is located just a few minutes to the north west of Birmingham City Centre. You’ll find it easy to get to, whether you’re travelling by car, train, tram or even on foot.
Travelling by Car
Birmingham is well served by major motorways, with the Jewellery Quarter itself well-signposted from the city centre.
From the South, the city is accessible by the M5 (from Devon, Somerset and the South West), the M40 (from London) and the M1 (from London via the M6 through Coventry).
From the North, both the M6 (Manchester and further North West) and the M1 (from Leeds, the wider North East and via the M6) will bring you to Birmingham.
Jewellery Quarter Bus Services
The Jewellery Quarter is well served by local bus services connecting it with Birmingham city centre and surrounding areas.
Bus routes and timetables can change, so for the latest journey information we recommend using the Transport for West Midlands Journey Planner to find the best route to Vyse Street and the Jewellery Quarter.
Plan your journey with Transport for West Midlands
Jewellery Quarter Train Station
Jewellery Quarter railway station (JEQ) is on Vyse Street, in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter — Birmingham Gold Company is located almost directly opposite the station.
The station is served by West Midlands Railway services, with regular connections to Birmingham Snow Hill and destinations including Kidderminster, Worcester, Dorridge and Stratford-upon-Avon.
For live train times, fares and current travel information, visit West Midlands Railway.
West Midlands Railway journey information
If you are arriving at Birmingham New Street, one of the easiest ways to reach us is by West Midlands Metro. The Grand Central tram stop is next to New Street station and provides a direct tram service to Jewellery Quarter.
Jewellery Quarter Tram & Metro
The West Midlands Metro provides a very convenient way to reach Birmingham Gold Company.
Jewellery Quarter tram stop is alongside the railway station on Vyse Street and is only a very short walk from our premises at 94 Vyse Street.
Trams connect the Jewellery Quarter directly with Birmingham city centre and continue through the Black Country towards Wolverhampton. Jewellery Quarter is currently in Metro Zones 1 and 2, and the journey towards Birmingham city centre takes around eight minutes.
For current tram times, tickets and service updates, visit the official West Midlands Metro website.
Jewellery Quarter – West Midlands Metro
Taxi
Taxis and licensed private-hire vehicles are readily available throughout Birmingham city centre.
Simply ask your driver for:
Birmingham Gold Company
94 Vyse Street
Jewellery Quarter
Birmingham B18 6JZ
We are located close to Jewellery Quarter railway and tram station.
