Who Buys Gold Jewellery Near Me and Pays the Best Prices? – Cheshire Edition

If you are on the search for 'Who buys gold jewellery near me and pays the best price' this usually means you have some unwanted chains, rings, or bracelets of various carats gathering dust at home. If you are located in the Northwest or Cheshire, then the pool of jewellery buyers is quite limited. The price you can received for your unwanted gold jewellery, can swing by 40-50 percent or even more in unfortunate circumstances. Being equipped with the right information to get the top price is crucial. This guide for selling pre-owned jewellery explains where to go, what drives every offer, and how to walk away with the maximum payout.

Why Your Postcode Matters

Notoriously, areas of the UK that pay the most for gold jewellery are in London Hatton Garden, or Birmingham Jewellery quarter. At Cheshire Gold Xchange, we are aiming to deliver the high prices available in these areas but to the Northwest area, without having to post your gold off or spend a day driving South.

With Birmingham and London being the dominate and most competitive locations for precious metal buying, this can give opportunity to other businesses away from these areas to offer lower rates.

Three Main Jewellery Buyer Types in Cheshire

*Spot price = live market price per gram of pure gold.

Five Factors That Will Decide Your Final Price

1. Carat purity: 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, or 22ct each contains a different percentage of fine gold, with 24ct being pure 100% gold.
2. Weight: the more grams means more cash.
3. Live spot rate: gold prices move every minute; specialist buyers track them in real time.
4. Hallmarks: Some jewellers, and Pawnshops won't accept jewellery without hallmarks.
5. Dealer margin: transparent jewellery buyers cap their margin and publish their rates.

Step-by-Step Plan to Secure the Best Offer

1. Weigh your jewellery on a digital kitchen scale and note each carat stamp.
2. Check the live price using an online gold calculator (ours updates every five minutes).
3. Call or message at least three Cheshire buyers for per-gram quotes.
4. Visit the two strongest offers, ask them to test purity in front of you, and confirm their rate against the live spot. We have an XRF scanner that confirms purity in seconds.
5. Accept the highest written offer and ensure bank transfer payment is available if needed.

Why Cheshire Gold Xchange Pays More

We are based in Warrington, and focus solely on buying gold from the public and pay up to 94-96% percent of the live gold spot price, which is currently leading rates in the Northwest. You can receive payment in same day cash or instant bank transfer, plus an on-the-spot XRF purity test with the results explained. No hallmark? We can still buy your item after confirming purity with XRF.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need ID to sell gold jewellery in Cheshire?

Yes. UK regulations does require you to bring one photo ID such as a passport or driving licence.

Can I sell broken or tangled chains?

Absolutely. We buy gold in any condition its value comes from the gold content rather than condition, so even scrap pieces fetch strong prices based on weight and purity.

Is 2025 a good year to sell gold jewellery?

The gold price reached fresh highs in early 2025. If you need quick liquidity, current rates favour sellers, though you should still check the live price on the day you plan to visit.

Ready to Sell Your Used Jewellery For The Highest Price?

Use our instant gold calculator or drop into our Warrington shop. In under five minutes you will know exactly how much cash your gold jewellery can unlock.