If you're researching the price of 9ct gold because you have some to sell, we hope this comprehensive article is of benefit to you. In addition to this page's content, please think twice before selling your gold using a free envelope cash for gold service. These articles are as detailed as possible to help you make an informed decision before selling your gold.
Choosing the wrong buyer can result in you being paid between 50% - 60% less for your items. The worst buyers (who often have huge advertising budgets), will pay as little as 20% if you fail to challenge them. This isn't us trying to frighten you, it's true. As crazy as it may seem, the 'cash for gold' market in the UK is largely unregulated, meaning anyone can set themselves up as a gold buyer with minimal effort. As a result, many buyers around employ all the tricks they can muster to get your gold for the lowest price possible.
How much is 9ct gold worth per gram in the UK today?
Today, 15th March 2025, we're paying £26.01/g for 9ct gold. That's only marginally below the market 'spot' price for gold and there are no fees or deductions to come off the price.
If you want to calculate the true value of your gold, based on the live 'spot' price, we have a handy gold price comparison tool that'll work out value and calculate the dealer margin, if you've had a quote elsewhere.
What is 9ct Gold?
9ct gold, sometimes also written as 9k, 9kt or 9 karat (although these are the American versions), is a type of gold alloy containing 37.5% pure gold, with the remaining 62.5% comprising other metals like copper, zinc and silver. The presence of nickel in modern gold jewellery is now strictly controlled, but this has historically also been used as part of specific alloy mixes. Creating a gold alloy mix strengthens the metal, making it more durable and affordable than higher-carat golds such as 18ct or 22ct. The '9ct' designation means that out of 24 parts, nine parts are pure gold. This lower gold content gives 9ct gold a slightly paler colour compared to purer gold alloys, but it remains a popular choice for jewellery due to its resilience and affordability.
The UK has been a member of the International Hallmarking Convention since 1976 and serves as a consumer's guarantee that the item they are buying contains the required minimum quantity of gold for the designated purity. There are currently 22 member states signed up for the convention, including Italy, Denmark, Portugal, and Switzerland.
Different Types of 9 Carat Gold
9-carat gold can be alloyed (mixed) in different ways to create different colours. The most common colours are:
- Yellow Gold: The traditional and most common variety of 9ct.
- Rose Gold: Sometimes referred to as red gold. More copper is used whilst reducing the zinc and silver content.
- White Gold: The gold is solely mixed with zinc and silver, which creates a pale yellow colour. The item typically receives a rhodium plating to give white gold its bright finish. White gold jewellery will occasionally need re-plating through wear & tear.
Irrespective of the colour, 9ct white gold contains the same amount as 9-carat rose gold. Therefore, the value is the same.
9ct Gold Hallmarks
The history of hallmarking dates back to the 1300s. It is a consumer's guarantee that the item marked contains the appropriate quantity of gold. The 1973 Hallmarking Act made it a legal requirement for items of gold weighing 1g or more to carry an appropriate hallmark.
Over the years, the anatomy of a 9ct hallmark has changed. Depending on the age of the item, an item of hallmarked 9ct gold will carry one of the following stamps:
Check out our gold hallmark wizard for a more in-depth identification of gold hallmarks.
Selling 9ct Gold: What You Need to Know
Our process is transparent, with clear pricing and simple instructions. To sell your scrap gold, follow these steps:
- Complete our Claim Form online. Once submitted, you'll be prompted to print or handwrite our paperwork for signing.
- Follow our simple instructions for packaging and shipping. You'll send your parcel using Royal Mail Special Delivery.
- We'll email you immediately on the day of receipt to let you know your parcel has arrived. Our valuation will follow a little later in the day, following testing and appraisal.
- If we're paying you by bank transfer, your money will be in your account by the close of business the same day (subject to your timely authorisation).
Please call us if you have any questions or want to discuss our process.
Compare Our Rates
If you've already sent your gold to a rival Freepost cash-for-gold company, please don't accept their offer until you've used our useful scrap gold calculator. This tool has helped thousands of customers make an informed decision about whether they're being offered a fair deal.
Before accepting their offer, use our simple calculator to compare the rate they're offering with the price we'd pay. Providing you haven't accepted their offer, you can request the return of your items and benefit from our higher rates.
Who is Gold Traders UK?
Gold-Traders UK Ltd was launched in 2008 to offer a fair and transparent service to those wanting to sell their unwanted gold. The business has always sought to shine a light on our less-than-transparent competitors, who, while often claiming to pay 'top prices', fail to disclose, up-front, the rates they genuinely pay. In 2022, Gold Traders became the first precious metals dealer in the UK to be vetted and approved by Trading Standards through their national Buy With Confidence scheme.
Please remember, if you have Sovereigns, gold bars or other bullion to sell, our margins are even tighter, meaning we pay even more for them.
