Gold Rings

Don’t worry if your ring doesn’t carry a UK hallmark; our testing methods are extremely accurate, and our rates are the same for hallmarked and non-hallmarked gold.

Stones in rings

Please bear in mind that we are paying you for the intrinsic gold content of your ring and that we do not pay for stones. If your gold ring contains one or more stones, we will usually remove them prior to valuation. If the stones are very tiny, they probably won’t contribute much to the overall weight of your item, and we will, therefore, value your ring with the stones intact.

If you would like to have your stones returned, please request this on your claim form. We are happy to offer this service at no charge to you.

How much is a 9ct gold ring worth?

When selling gold rings or any other item of gold jewellery, it's important to recognise the difference between its original retail value and its gold (sometimes referred to as 'scrap') value. Second-hand gold jewellery will almost always get valued based on its weight and gold content. Calculating the value of a 9ct ring will be determined by these two factors:

• The value of 9ct gold on the day of the sale (per gram), multiplied the weight of the ring in grams, ideally to 1/10 of a gram.

Today, 26th September 2025, we're paying £30.97/g for 9ct gold (note this page is always up-to-date). So multiply this figure by the weight of your ring to see how much we're paying. Assuming you got your weight correct, that's the amount you could expect to be paid by us. No deductions, no fees.

Fake gold rings

Unfortunately, customers occasionally send in fake gold rings. They are most commonly acquired from markets and Internet auction websites, including a certain police auction site! They tend to be men’s signet-style rings and are usually stamped '18k' inside. You should note that the stamp is not a UK hallmark but simply ’18k’. (For more information on UK hallmarks, see our hallmark identification page.)

If you're unsure whether your ring is genuine, it’s not a problem for us to test. Unlike some scrap gold dealers, we don’t charge you any 'testing fees' – it’s all part of our service.