- Gold
- Private Acquisitions
A private buyer for gold, in any form.
9ct to 24ct gold, sovereigns, bars, and scrap — our specialists provide free, confidential valuations priced to the live market, with same-day payment and none of the delay of a public sale.
- Transparent, Spot-Linked Pricing
- Independently Weighed & Tested
- Same-Day Payment
- How It Works
A confidential sale in three steps
Photograph
Send clear photographs of your piece — the item itself, any signature or hallmark, and papers if available — by WhatsApp or our enquiry form.
Valuation
Our specialists assess the piece and return a free, no-obligation offer, typically within hours.
Payment
Accept the offer and receive same-day payment by bank transfer or cash, subject to identification.
Calculate your gold's value
- Live Pricing
Enter the weight and Carat of your gold to see an estimated offer, calculated against today’s live market rate.
Carat
Purity
Price / Gram
The spot price is the rate bullion trades at between dealers, in bulk, with no service attached. What we offer a private seller reflects that same rate, adjusted for the realities of buying a single piece, from a single person, with certainty on both sides.
- Understanding Value
What determines your gold's value
Six factors shape almost every valuation we make, from a single ring to a parcel of scrap.
Weight & Purity
Purity (carat) determines what proportion of the piece is pure gold — 24ct is pure; 9ct is 37.5% gold by weight.
The Live Spot Price
Gold moves with the global market throughout each day — we price every offer against the live rate, not a fixed figure.
Form
Bullion bars and coins trade close to spot price; jewellery and scrap are valued on melt value plus any collectible premium.
Hallmarks & Certification
A visible hallmark confirms purity and speeds up valuation — though we test and verify gold regardless.
Condition
For bars and coins, investment-grade condition and original packaging can carry a premium above melt value.
Numismatic Value
Rare or historic coins can be worth significantly more than their gold content alone — we assess these separately.
- Private Valuation Appointments
Submit your gold for a confidential valuation
- No fees or commission on private sales
- Response within 24 hours
- Entirely confidential — never publicly listed
- Prefer to talk? Message us on WhatsApp instead
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- The Index
Gold we acquire
Every form of gold and precious metal we buy regularly. If yours isn’t listed, ask us — our specialists cover the full breadth of precious metals.
Prefer to post your gold to us? Order a free, insured Gold Pack, or see the full catalogue.
- Recently Acquired
A glimpse of recent purchases
1oz Gold Bar
Acquired from a private seller, London
Gold Sovereign Collection
Acquired from an estate, Surrey
18ct Gold Chain
Acquired from a private collector
What our clients say
Home visit, fair valuation, no hidden fees, and paid the same day. Regent Street Antiques made selling my heirloom effortless.
Rick
Private client
Discreet, knowledgeable, and fair. Selling my late husband's watches was emotional, but the Paris specialist made it seamless.
Christine
Estate representative
Secure postal service, a prompt no-obligation offer, and payment within hours. Genuine expertise with real convenience.
John
Private client
- Testimonials
Discretion, expertise, immediacy
Free, Confidential Valuations
No obligation, no public exposure — assessed entirely in private.
Same-Day Offers & Payment
Accept a valuation and receive funds the same day, by bank transfer or cash.
Independently Weighed & Tested
Every item weighed and purity-tested on-site using acid and electronic (XRF) testing, priced transparently against the live market.
Fully Insured Collection
Home visits, hotel appointments, or insured postal packs — across the UK and Europe.
- Why Sell to Us
Us versus a high-street gold buyer
- The Comparison
High-street “cash for gold” shops and pawnbrokers are the usual alternative for selling gold. Here’s how a private sale with us typically compares.
High-Street Buyer
Regent Street Antiques
General comparison based on typical high-street practice. If you have specific figures or a competitor quote you’d like reflected here more precisely, let your specialist know.
- Selling Options
Sell however you prefer
Send photographs for the fastest route, or choose one of the ways below — every option is free, confidential, and fully insured.
- Private Hotel Consultation
- Discreet meetings at select partner hotels across the UK and Europe.
- At a Valuation Event
- Meet our specialists at one of our regular events in historic venues.
- Rare & Collector Coins
- Numismatic pieces assessed separately from melt value — enquire directly.
- Frequently Asked
Selling your gold, clarified
Q. How do I get a valuation for my gold?
A. Send clear photographs of your gold, including any visible hallmark, via WhatsApp or our online enquiry form. Our specialists provide a free, no-obligation valuation, usually within hours.
Q. Do you buy gold without a hallmark or certificate?
Yes. We independently weigh and test purity on-site regardless of hallmark, though a visible hallmark can speed up the process.
Q. How is my gold's value calculated?
Value is based on weight, purity, and our buying rate against the live gold spot price at the time of sale. Rare or historic coins are assessed separately for any premium above melt value.
Q. Is the valuation confidential?
Entirely. There is no public exposure. Appointments can be arranged privately at our offices, at your home, or at a partner hotel, or by insured post.
Q. Do you buy Dubai, Indian, or Saudi gold jewellery?
Yes. These pieces are typically higher-purity 21ct or 22ct gold, and we regularly acquire them — valued the same way as any gold, by weight and purity against the live spot price.
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