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21ct gold contains 21 parts pure gold out of 24, making it 87.5% pure. The remaining 12.5% is usually copper and silver.
It is stamped 875, and sometimes 21K. 21ct is the standard for jewellery in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Egypt and much of the Middle East.
Britain has no 21ct hallmarking standard, so these items rarely carry a UK hallmark. If they are hallmarked, the assay office will categorise the item as 18ct gold.
We buy all types of 21ct gold, regardless of whether it is hallmarked or non-hallmarked, and our rates remain the same for both.
You can sell your 21ct gold to us using our fast and efficient postal service or by visiting one of our locations for a face-to-face transaction.
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Our 21 Carat Gold Prices
Our 21ct price per gram rate quoted below is the rate we currently pay our customers. No fees are deducted for testing, processing, or refining.
If you visit us today (Monday to Friday), our valuation will be calculated according to the rate shown on this page. Postal customers have their valuation calculated on the rates quoted on the day we receive the package.
| Carat Type | Purity | £ per Gram | £ per Ounce | £ per Troy Ounce |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21ct Gold | 87.5% | £80.40 | £2,279.30 | £2,500.68 |
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We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.
Yes. Both mean 87.5% pure gold, stamped 875. 21k is the spelling used across the Middle East and 21ct the British one.
It contains more gold, 87.5% against 75%, so it is worth more per gram. It is also a little softer, which is why most British jewellery tends to use 9ct or 18ct instead.
Yes. Most 21ct jewellery carries a 21k or 21kt stamp rather than a UK hallmark. We test it free and pay the same rate.
No. The price we quote is the price you receive.
Subject to you giving us timely authorisation of payment, we will pay you on the day of receipt (Monday to Friday).
21ct gold is 87.5% pure gold by weight, which means that one gram of 21ct gold contains 0.875g of pure gold.
One gram of 21ct gold is currently priced at £88.28. Gold Traders offer a fair and competitive rate in comparison to the above 'spot' price, paying £80.40 per 21ct gram.
As an internationally traded commodity, the market rate for precious metals changes minute by minute. To be transparent, we publish the live market metal prices so that you can compare our rates with the live price.
If you scroll back up this page, you'll see the rates we pay.
You will probably come across other dealers who quote their 'scrap' prices at surprisingly similar rates to the live metal price. Be very wary of sending your items to a dealer who only quotes the live price. Please remember the dealer is looking to make a profit, and they will have their overheads to cover. You will never receive the live metal price for scrap gold, silver, platinum or palladium from any dealer.
If you read their small print very carefully, you'll likely discover that the 'price' they quote online isn't a genuine indication of what you're likely to receive. These dealers can offer you between 40% - 60% of the actual value of your items.
For total transparency, we're currently paying 91.1% of spot for scrap gold / jewellery and 95.0% for Sovereigns.
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