Sell Your Gold, Silver & Platinum
Gold is at an all-time high in 2026. Now is the best time in years to turn unwanted jewellery into cash — and David Christopher Jewellers makes it simple, honest and rewarding.
Find Your Nearest Store →At David Christopher Jewellers we believe every piece of jewellery has a story — even if it's broken, worn, or simply no longer your style. That's why we offer a trusted, transparent gold buying service across all 8 of our UK stores.
Whether it's a tangled chain, a single earring without its partner, a ring that no longer feels right, or a bag of old broken pieces gathering dust in a drawer — we're here to give those pieces a new life and put real money in your pocket.
No appointment needed. No pressure. No obligation. Just a fair, honest valuation from a family jeweller with over 40 years of experience.
What We Buy
We buy a wide range of precious metals and stones — in any condition:
🥇 Gold
- 9ct, 14ct, 18ct & 22ct gold
- Yellow, white & rose gold
- Rings, chains, bracelets, bangles
- Pendants & earrings
- Gold sovereigns & coins
🥈 Silver
- 925 Sterling Silver
- Silver chains & bracelets
- Silver rings & earrings
- Silverware & cutlery
- Broken or damaged pieces
⬜ Platinum
- Platinum rings & bands
- Platinum pendants
- Broken or damaged platinum
- Settings without stones
💎 Diamonds & Gemstones
- Loose diamonds
- Diamond rings & earrings
- Gemstone jewellery
- Antique & vintage pieces
Condition doesn't matter. Broken chains, bent rings, damaged earrings and pieces with missing stones are all welcome. If it's gold, silver or platinum, we want to see it.
How It Works — 3 Simple Steps
1. Visit Your Local Store
No appointment needed. Walk into any of our 8 UK stores with your items. Our team will welcome you and take a look at what you've brought in.
2. Free Valuation
We weigh and test your items in front of you, fully transparently. A no-obligation valuation based on the current daily gold price — no hidden calculations, no guesswork.
3. Get Paid That Week
Once you accept the offer, your items are verified at our head office and payment is made by bank transfer — typically within the same week.
Why Sell Your Gold at David Christopher?
There are plenty of gold buyers out there — here's why our customers keep coming back and recommending us:
- 40+ years of experience — a second-generation family business with deep expertise in valuing precious metals and gemstones
- Members of the CMJ — the Company of Master Jewellers, the UK's leading jewellery buying group
- Transparent process — we weigh and test everything in front of you, explain every step and never rush you
- Competitive daily prices — our buying prices are updated daily and reflect current market rates
- No obligation — not happy with the offer? Take your items away with no pressure whatsoever
- 8 convenient UK locations — Ross-on-Wye, Chippenham, Hereford, Monmouth, Nailsea, Marlborough, Dartmouth and Fareham
- Trusted by thousands — over 1,800 five-star reviews from customers across our store network
"Brought in some old gold chains and a broken bracelet. The team were so helpful, explained everything clearly and gave me a great price. Couldn't be happier." — David Christopher customer
Why Now Is the Best Time to Sell
Gold prices reached record highs in 2026 — which means the value of your unwanted jewellery has never been higher. Even small amounts of gold jewellery can be worth significantly more than you might expect.
A 9ct gold ring that might have fetched £50 a few years ago could be worth considerably more today. Old chains, broken bangles, mismatched earrings — items sitting in a drawer for years are now genuinely valuable.
If you've been meaning to clear out your jewellery box, there's never been a better time to do it and get paid well for it.
What Happens to Your Jewellery?
We're a jeweller first — so when we buy your gold, some pieces go back into our pre-owned jewellery collection where they find new owners who'll love them. Other items are recycled responsibly through our metal refining partners. Either way, nothing goes to waste.
Selling your old jewellery is also one of the most sustainable choices you can make — giving existing pieces new life rather than contributing to new mining and production.
Find Your Nearest Gold Buying Store
Our gold buying service is available at all 8 David Christopher Jewellers locations. No appointment needed — just walk in during opening hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment to sell my gold?
No — all of our stores accept walk-ins for gold valuations. Just bring your items along during opening hours.
How is the value of my gold calculated?
We assess the weight and carat of your gold and apply the current daily gold spot price, transparently in front of you.
What if I'm not happy with the offer?
There is absolutely no obligation to sell. Take your items away with no pressure or hard sell.
Can I sell broken or damaged jewellery?
Yes — condition doesn't matter. Broken chains, bent rings, items with missing stones are all welcome. We buy for the metal value.
Is there a minimum amount I can sell?
No minimum. Even a small amount of gold jewellery can be worth a surprisingly good amount at current prices.
Do you buy gold coins and sovereigns?
Yes — we buy gold sovereigns and coins. Bring them into any store for a free valuation.
How do you pay?
We pay by bank transfer once your items have been verified at our head office — typically within the same week of your visit.
Ready to Sell? Visit Us Today
No appointment. No obligation. Just a free, honest valuation from our expert team at your nearest store.
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