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Highest UK scrap 8ct gold price per gram - it's a great time to sell

Sell your 8ct gold face-to-face or via our fast postal service. We pay substantially more than companies who send out 'free' envelopes. View our best scrap gold rate.

8ct gold, also known as 333 gold, is an alloy that contains 33.3% pure gold, with the remaining 66.7% made up of metals such as copper, silver, or nickel. This alloy is commonly used in Germany and Denmark, where it meets their minimum legal standard for gold purity in jewellery.

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Our 8 Carat Gold Prices Per Gram Today

Our 8ct price per gram rate quoted below is the rate we currently pay our customers. There are no fees to be 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 £ per Gram £ per Ounce £ per Troy Ounce
8ct Gold £23.01 £652.21 £715.55
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What is 8ct Gold?

8ct gold is composed of 8 parts pure gold out of a total of 24, making it approximately 33.3% pure. This purity level is often stamped as “333” on jewellery to indicate its composition. Compared to higher carat golds, 8ct gold has a darker, slightly more 'brassy' tone to its colour, due to the higher proportion of copper.

Variants of 8ct Gold

8ct gold can be alloyed (mixed) to create different colours:

  • Yellow Gold: Traditional and hypoallergenic, achieved by adding metals like copper, zinc and silver.
  • White Gold: Alloyed with zinc and silver, whilst omitting the copper. White gold is often rhodium-plated for brightness but requires re-plating over time.
  • Rose Gold: Alloyed with more copper and less zinc and silver to create a pink hue.

Regional Standards and Uses

In countries like the UK, where the minimum legal purity is 9ct, 8ct gold is less common. In the US, their minimum purity is 10 carat.

Whilst less common, Gold Traders is happy to purchase 8ct gold at the rate quoted below.

Compare Our Rates

If you've already sent your gold to a freepost cash-for-gold company, but have yet to accept their offer, you've stumbled on our site in the nick of time! 

We invite you to use our scrap gold calculator to make an informed decision as to whether you're being offered a fair deal, or not.

Just enter the weight and purity of your items, along with the amount you've been offered. Our calculator will tell you what percentage of the gold price they're offering, along with a comparative quote from us.

Freepost cash-for-gold companies are obliged to return your gold free-of-charge if you decline their offer. We're confident we can offer you a much better deal!

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Your questions answered

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.

8ct gold (sometimes referred to as eight karat, 8kt, or .333) is commonly found in Germany and Denmark. At 33.3% gold by weight, it's the lowest purity of solid gold used for jewellery.

The live ‘spot’ price of 1g of 8 carat gold is currently £24.71 / g. Be wary of any dealer who only quotes the spot price, as this will not be the rate you're offered. Gold Traders currently pay £23.01 per gram for 8ct gold.

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.

Helpful resources from Gold Traders

If you find prices better than ours, let us know! We'll always aim to match it or help you to spot any hidden fees that other companies may try to hide.

  • Genuine Valuation

    The prices quoted are the rates we're paying. Beware of companies that send 'free' envelopes.

  • Same day payment

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  • Easy Returns

    If you change your mind within 24 hours, we'll return your items free of charge.