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9ct gold · 375 fineness

Sell 9ct gold by post across the UK

9ct gold is 37.5% pure gold. Ask first, send a photo on WhatsApp, post with a free tracked Royal Mail label, and get a written, XRF-confirmed offer before you decide anything.

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Free tracked Royal Mail label, usually within 30 minutesXRF-tested purityNo-obligation written offerFree return if you declineRated 4.7 / 5 on Trustpilot
How is the 9ct gold rate per gram calculated in the UK?9ct gold is 37.5% pure gold (375 parts per thousand of fine gold). The 9ct rate per gram is calculated by taking the live LBMA Gold Price in pounds sterling, converting from troy ounces to grams, scaling by 0.375 for the fine-gold fraction, then applying the buyer margin. GoldPaid publishes its current indicative 9ct rate live on every selling page and on the gold calculator, so the figure you read is the figure in force that day rather than a number typed into an article months ago. Final offers depend on inspection, weight, purity, hallmarks, stones, non-gold components, condition and the live precious-metal market.
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Ask before you post, always

You never have to commit to anything to start. Message us on WhatsApp or call, tell us roughly what you have, and send a few clear photos for a quick indicative figure. Nothing leaves your hands until you decide it should, and there is no obligation even then.

GoldPaid is a UK-wide postal gold and silver buying service. Wherever you are, you sell 9ct gold by post with a free tracked Royal Mail label. There is no shop to visit and no counter pressure.

What 9ct gold is

9ct gold carries the fineness mark 375. It is 37.5% pure gold, with the rest made up of other metals for strength and colour. It is by far the most common gold used in British jewellery. Most everyday UK chains, rings and bracelets are 9ct. You may also see it stamped 9k, 9ct or .375.

Whatever the carat, GoldPaid pays for the confirmed gold content. 9ct items are weighed and XRF-assayed exactly like any other, a piece marked 375 is never paid at the wrong rate. For how the marks work, see the gold hallmark guide.

What 9ct gold we buy

  • 9ct jewellery, rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, lockets and pendants
  • Broken, worn, single or damaged 9ct pieces, condition does not matter, we pay for the metal
  • Hallmarked and unhallmarked 9ct gold
  • 9ct items mixed in with other carats. We separate by carat before valuing

Not sure of the carat, or cannot read the mark? Send a photo on WhatsApp, the XRF assay confirms it for certain at no cost, so you never need to identify anything before posting.

How selling works here

  • Start on WhatsApp. A couple of clear photos of your 9ct gold are enough for us to give you a quick indicative figure at no charge.
  • Claim your free postage. We issue a prepaid, tracked, signed-for Royal Mail Special Delivery label, or a QR code for the Post Office.
  • Post in your own time. Any padded envelope works, and there is no deadline to meet.
  • Get a written valuation. Each item is weighed on calibrated scales and read by XRF spectrometry, and the itemised offer is sent to you in writing, usually on the working day your parcel arrives.
  • Accept or walk away. Acceptance means payment by Faster Payments; declining means a free, fully tracked return.

How we value what you send

Every offer is built from three measurable facts: confirmed purity, accurate weight, and the live precious-metal market rate on the day we assess your items. You see each figure in a written breakdown before you decide anything. See how we value gold and XRF testing explained for the full method.

Indicative 9ct rates are published on our gold calculator, last reviewed 4 August 2026. Those rates move with the live market and are a guide only; your firm offer follows the XRF assay of your specific items.

Final offers depend on inspection, item weight, purity, hallmarks, stones, non-precious-metal components, condition and the live precious-metal market. Any prices shown elsewhere on this site are indicative; your firm offer is set only after an XRF assay confirms the purity and weight of your specific items.

Postage and cover

Your parcel travels on Royal Mail Special Delivery, and Royal Mail cover may be available up to £2,500 depending on the postal method and cover level used. The label we send is Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed: tracked end to end, signed for on delivery, and arranged with that compensation cover per parcel. If you believe your items are worth more, message us before posting. We will arrange the right approach, either extra cover or splitting the items across more than one parcel. Full detail is on postage and cover, and is it safe to post gold? walks through posting valuables safely.

Changing your mind is free

Declining costs you nothing. If the written offer does not suit you, say so, and your items come straight back by tracked, signed-for Royal Mail post at our expense. No fee, no questions, no chasing. See what happens if I decline the offer for the step by step.

Who this helps

This is the page for most people selling everyday UK gold jewellery, old 9ct chains, worn 9ct rings, the bulk of a typical jewellery box. 9ct is lower purity than higher carats, but the volume of 9ct most households hold means it still adds up to a real figure.

The payment step

Acceptance triggers payment: a direct bank transfer by Faster Payments within one working hour of acceptance, to the account you give us. Nothing to bank and nothing to chase.

Built to be trusted, not just believed

  • Owner-run, with founder Rocco Clayfield personally accountable for the service
  • Every item XRF-assayed, the result shown to you in writing
  • Free tracked postage both ways, so a valuation is genuinely no-obligation
  • Honest about its limits, including when a specialist would suit you better
  • No fabricated reviews and no invented numbers, anywhere on the site

Common questions

How much is 9ct gold worth per gram?

9ct gold is 37.5% pure, so it is worth 37.5% of the pure-gold rate per gram, less our margin. Indicative 9ct rates are on our gold calculator, but they move with the live market. Your firm offer is set after an XRF assay confirms the purity and weight of your specific items.

Do you buy broken or unhallmarked 9ct gold?

Yes. Condition does not matter. We pay for the metal content, so broken, worn and single items are all welcome. Unhallmarked gold is fine too; the XRF assay confirms the carat for certain.

Is 9ct gold worth selling. It is "only" 37.5% gold?

Yes. 9ct is lower purity than 18ct or 22ct, but it is still gold and still valued for its content. Most UK households hold more 9ct than any other carat, so a drawer of 9ct pieces usually adds up to a worthwhile figure.

What if I decline the offer?

Your items are returned to you free of charge by tracked, signed-for Royal Mail post. There is no fee for declining and no follow-up pressure.

Request a free prepaid Royal Mail label

Tell us where to send it. The label arrives by email, usually within about 30 minutes during working hours. Requesting one commits you to nothing: you get a written offer after the XRF assay, and if you decline, your items come back to you free.

We use these details only to post your prepaid label and to talk to you about your items. We do not sell or share them. Data controller: GOLDPAID LTD. GoldPaid is on the ICO data protection register, registration ZC214216. See our privacy policy.

Would you rather ask a question first, or send a photo? Message us on WhatsApp . It is the fastest way to get a sense of what something is worth before you post anything.

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The honest version is short. Send us a photo on WhatsApp. We answer questions about the testing, the rates and the cover before anything moves. You only post when you say so, you only decide when the written offer is in front of you, and a decline costs nothing and triggers a free tracked return.

GoldPaid is a registered UK business. Your prepaid Royal Mail Special Delivery label is addressed to us at Unit 217, Bristol Business Centre, 179 Whiteladies Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 2AG, so you always know exactly where your parcel is going before you post it.

Send a photo on WhatsAppRequest a prepaid Royal Mail label

Ask for the label in that chat and we usually send it within 30 minutes during working hours, 8am to 9pm, 7 days a week. No printer? We send a QR code you show at the Post Office counter instead.

Ask first, post only when you are ready

Sell your 9ct gold, on your terms

Send a photo on WhatsApp, ask anything, and request your free prepaid Royal Mail label when you are ready. No obligation. Free tracked return if you decline.

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