Types of Gold We Buy | Sell Gold To The Birmingham Gold Company

Gold Jewellery & Scrap

We buy:

• Rings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, earrings, cufflinks
• Charms, brooches, cigarette cases, pendants

We accept all carats: 9ct, 10ct, 14ct, 15ct, 18ct, 21ct, 22ct, and 24ct — including items with worn or missing hallmarks. We test everything accurately and transparently.

Example: If your 10g gold bracelet is 9ct, and 9ct is priced at £29 per gram, your item would be worth £290. If the same bracelet tested as 18ct, it could be worth over £580. This is why correct testing matters — and it’s why we never undervalue higher-carat items.

Asian & Foreign Gold

We specialise in buying Asian and foreign gold — including Indian, Turkish, Chinese, and Middle Eastern jewellery. Many of these pieces are unhallmarked or carry foreign stamps, but we use professional testing to determine purity and pay accordingly.

Example: If your bangle marked as 22ct tests at 20ct and weighs 50g, and 20ct is paying £44/g, that’s a payout of £2,200. We don't default to 9ct like some buyers — we pay for actual gold content.

Gold Coins & Medals

We purchase all major gold bullion coins including Sovereigns, Krugerrands, Britannias, American Eagles, Canadian Maples, and Chinese Pandas. We also buy gold medals regardless of condition or age.

Gold Bars, Ingots & Nuggets

We buy investment-grade gold bars (minted or cast), natural nuggets, and gold ingots — from 1g up to several kilos. These are tested and valued by weight and purity.

Rolled Gold, Gold-Filled & Plated Items

We purchase vintage and costume jewellery marked 1/10th, 1/20th, rolled gold (RG), and gold-filled (GF). These items contain thin layers of gold and are valued accordingly — including watches, chains, pens, and accessories.

Note: Rolled gold holds much less value than solid gold but can still add up in bulk.

Dental & Industrial Gold

We buy dental gold (crowns, inlays, bridges) and industrial gold (sweeps, dust, thermocouples, crucibles). Dental gold often ranges from 14ct to 22ct depending on its source.

Gold & Luxury Watches

We buy solid gold watches and high-value branded watches such as Rolex, Omega, Cartier, IWC, and Breitling. Broken or working — we assess the gold and the brand value.

Note: All offers for watches are subject to in-person inspection and market value.

What is Scrap Gold?

"Scrap gold" refers to gold items primarily valued for metal content rather than craftsmanship or resale potential. These can include broken jewellery, damaged rings, worn antiques, or unattractive designs that lack collector or retail demand.

Note: Even if an item looks decorative or old, if it has no resale value, its gold weight alone may offer a better return.