Whether you’ve inherited a collection, are parting with a few treasured items, or simply wish to release the value in unused gold jewellery, Dawsons Auctioneers can help. From antique pieces to modern designer gold, our experts will provide honest advice and help you achieve the best possible price at auction.
Unlike scrap gold buyers or high street options, we don’t just assess the metal value. At Dawsons, every piece is examined for its design, craftsmanship, and maker — often resulting in valuations that far exceed the price of gold alone.
We offer:
Free expert valuation with no obligation
Transparent advice from qualified jewellery specialists
Access to international buyers and collectors
Competitive commission with a no sale, no fee policy
Safe, insured handling and full client support throughout
Gold jewellery is typically valued on two levels: intrinsic value (linked to weight and purity of gold) and market value (based on craftsmanship, age, rarity, and desirability). A signed designer item or antique gold brooch, for instance, could far exceed its melt value at auction.
Our specialists will evaluate your item with both considerations in mind to ensure you get a fair and accurate estimate.
With our Pack, Send, Sell service, if your gold jewellery valuation is between £300-£2,500 and you decide to consign, we’ll send you a pre-paid, fully insured seller's pack via Royal Mail. Simply box up your gold jewellery, drop it off at the post office, and let us take care of the rest. For gold jewellery valued over £2,500 we can arrange a bespoke collection service.
NO SALE, NO FEE
We will not charge any fees if we fail to sell your gold jewellery.
FAST PAYMENT
Receive sale proceeds within 30 days of auction.
PACK, SEND, SELL
Our free postal service for items valued from £300-£2,500.
Meet our Gemmologically qualified experts in our Maidenhead Valuations Office.
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Yes — especially if your piece has any historic, aesthetic, or branded value. At auction, you benefit from competitive bidding among collectors and dealers, both in the UK and internationally. It’s a transparent process that often results in higher returns than selling for scrap.
We regularly achieve excellent results for:
Antique gold rings, brooches, and necklaces
Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian gold jewellery
Contemporary gold designer pieces
Gold bangles, chains, and charm bracelets
Gold jewellery with diamonds or coloured gemstones
Hallmarked and unhallmarked items, including broken or unworn pieces
Not sure if your piece is valuable? Let us take a look — you might be surprised.
If you're looking to sell items made from other precious metals or gemstones, visit our sell jewellery page for more information.
Dawsons' dynamic and bespoke international marketing across multiple social media platforms creates increased proven competitive bidding, ensuring the highest possible prices are achieved for our clients.
Yes. Even broken or worn pieces can have significant value — particularly if they’re antique or crafted in high-carat gold. We’re happy to provide a valuation either way.
Yes. We test and assess each piece carefully, including unhallmarked items, to determine its purity and marketability.
We assess carat, weight, condition, design, and maker. Designer or antique pieces are appraised for their full market value — not just gold content.
Absolutely. Our fully insured Pack, Send, Sell service allows you to safely post your jewellery to us free of charge. We’ll handle everything from there.
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Any Questions?
Our friendly and highly experienced team of jewellery specialists will gladly assist you.
