A snapped chain, a single earring, a ring that lost its stone: none of it is worth less to us than the day it was made. We buy on gold content, so "broken" simply doesn't come into the price.
What counts as broken gold we buy
- Chains and bracelets with broken links or clasps
- Single or mismatched earrings, and earrings with missing backs
- Rings that are bent, cracked, resized badly or missing stones
- Pendants, charms and lockets with damaged bails or hinges
- Dental gold, gold watch cases and bands, cufflinks, tie pins
- Old or out-of-fashion pieces you'll never wear again
How a broken piece is valued
Exactly like an intact one. We test the purity (9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct), weigh the gold-bearing part with any stones, springs and steel clasps excluded, and apply the per-gram rate on our Gold Prices page. A broken 18ct chain weighing 12 g is worth the same as an unbroken one. Use the estimator on the prices page for a rough figure before you post.
Is anything not worth sending?
Gold-plated, rolled-gold and "gold tone" costume pieces contain almost no gold and we can't pay for them; if they arrive we return them with your other items at no charge. If you're not sure, send it anyway. Testing is free and you're never obliged to accept.
How to send broken pieces
Put small parts and loose links in a zip bag so nothing is lost, then follow the self-send instructions: signed declaration in the parcel, tracked post to PO Box 5165, Mordialloc VIC 3195, and keep the receipt for postage reimbursement.