Sell Gold Jewellery for Top Dollar in Christchurch & NZ – Instant Live Quote

Best Rates, Easy, Fast and Secure. Visit our easy-parking Hornby location for fast payment, or use free, fully insured post from Ashburton, Timaru and anywhere NZ-wide.

Only pay for gold and silver. Stone returned if possible.

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*Note: Quote subject to professional assessment and may change. Subject market changes.

71.25

79.24

110.78

142.51

182.86

191.25

197.64

2.88

1.98

16-09-2026 06:43

Today's Live Payout Rates Per Gram

Our rates are tied to live gold and silver markets. Gold is shown as a payout range and silver as a single per-gram payout rate.

Rates updated live and current as of: 16-09-2026 06:43 NZDT

Metal Purity	Payout Price Per Gram (NZD)
9ct Gold	$67.69 – $74.82 / gram
10ct Gold	$75.27 – $83.2 / gram
14ct Gold	$105.24 – $116.32 / gram
18ct Gold	$135.38 – $149.63 / gram
22ct Gold	$173.72 – $192.01 / gram
23ct Gold	$181.69 – $200.81 / gram
Alluvial	Great Deals: Submit →
Bullion	Great Deals: Submit →
Sovereigns and Krugerrand	Great Deals: Submit →
Fine Silver	$2.88 / gram
Sterling Silver	$1.98 / gram

How to calculate your estimated payout range:

To calculate an estimated gold payout range, multiply the item’s weight in grams by both ends of the relevant per-gram range. For example, multiply a 10-gram 18ct gold chain by the minimum and maximum 18ct rates to estimate its payout range. Note: Your final payout depends on assessment and verification. Stones and gems are not included in the gold weight valuation.

What is the best way to sell gold jewellery in New Zealand?

Start by checking the jewellery’s hallmark and approximate weight, then compare buyers using the same live gold price and the actual payout per gram for that carat. Ask how stone weight, non-gold components, testing, fees and payment timing are handled. A precious-metal buyer is generally suited to broken or unwanted jewellery being sold for its gold content. Branded, antique or gemstone jewellery may be worth having appraised by a jewellery or auction specialist before selling it for scrap.

Seen a Better Gold Price?

"Give us a chance to match it"

Received a higher offer elsewhere? Before you sell your gold jewellery, contact Christchurch Gold and give us the opportunity to review it. Our payouts are based on live market-linked rates, verified weight, and confirmed purity, with no hidden deductions or pressure to proceed. Send us the details of any genuine comparable offer, or bring it to your appointment, and we will do our best to match or better it with a clear, professional quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will Christchurch Gold pay for my gold jewellery?

Christchurch Gold estimates your payout by multiplying the verified metal weight in grams by the current payout range for the item’s purity. Multiply the weight by both the minimum and maximum per-gram rates shown above to estimate the lower and upper payout values. Your final offer is based on the market rate at the time we assess your jewellery, following verification.

Are the calculator rates live?

Yes. The calculator uses market-linked rates that update throughout the trading day. The page displays the current gold payout ranges, single silver payout rates and the last updated time; as the market moves, these values may change.

Do I need to post my jewellery before knowing the price?

No. Christchurch Gold provides an upfront online estimate before you post your jewellery. Customers can sell in person by appointment in Christchurch or use the free, fully insured nationwide mail-in service. Your final offer is provided after assessment and reflects the market rate at that time.

Is the calculator payout guaranteed?

No. The calculator provides an indicative estimate using the current market rate and cannot be locked in. Your final offer is based on the market rate at the time of assessment, as well as professional verification of the item’s weight, purity, condition, and any stones or non-metal components.

What identification do I need?

For a Christchurch appointment, bring an acceptable photo ID: a current passport; a current New Zealand or overseas photo driver licence; a current New Zealand government-issued photo ID; a HANZ 18+ card; or a current New Zealand secondary or composite school student photo ID. A qualifying document that expired less than two years ago can also be used. You must provide your full name, contact address, phone number and date of birth, and sign the dealer’s record. For a postal transaction, include a clear copy of an acceptable photo ID and return the signed seller form with the same details; proof of address may also be requested. Licensed dealers record the seller and transaction details and how identity was verified. See the Ministry of Justice dealer requirements.

How is gold jewellery tested?

We first inspect each piece and its hallmarks, then weigh it using calibrated scales. Purity is tested before the final offer is confirmed. Stones, clasps, springs and other non-gold components are identified and their weight is excluded or deducted where needed, so the payout is based on the verified precious-metal content.

What do gold hallmarks mean?

A numerical hallmark usually states the proportion of pure gold in the alloy. Carat marks express the same purity as parts out of 24.

Hallmark	Carat	Gold purity
375	9ct	37.5%
417	10ct	41.7%
585	14ct	58.5%
750	18ct	75%
916	22ct	91.6%
958	23ct	95.8%

Should every piece be sold for scrap gold?

No. Designer, antique and collectible jewellery, and pieces with valuable diamonds or gemstones, can have resale value above their precious-metal content. Consider an appraisal from a jewellery, antique or auction specialist before selling a potentially valuable piece for scrap. Broken, worn or ordinary unwanted jewellery is generally more suited to a precious-metal valuation.

How It Works: Sell Your Jewellery Securely

We make selling your gold simple and secure. Whether you are local to Christchurch or anywhere in New Zealand, receive a transparent, zero-pressure offer in three simple steps.

Get an Instant Estimate

Use our live calculator for an up-to-date estimate based on current market rates before you visit us or post your items. Your final offer is confirmed after we assess your jewellery.

Don't know the weight or carat? You don't need to be an expert or have expensive scales. Enter your best estimate and one of our professional registered second-hand dealers will perform a precise assessment either in front of you (by appointment) or will provide you with a written offer if by post.

Book an Appointment or Free Post

Complete our quick online checkout to let us know how you would like to sell. Book a private appointment in Christchurch, or arrange free, fully insured postage from anywhere in New Zealand.

Book a Secure Appointment Choose a convenient time to meet one of our experts at our easy-parking Hornby location. After-hours appointments are available. — OR — Free, Fully Insured NZ-Wide Posting We will send you a free prepaid postage pack so you can sell safely from anywhere in New Zealand.

Receive Your Final Offer & Get Paid

Once we receive and assess your items using professional equipment, we will provide your final offer based on the market rate at the time of assessment. If you accept, we process your payment immediately. Complete transparency, with absolutely no hidden fees.

Instant Onsite Payment Either by cash or bank transfer in a secure location where you are the only client onsite.

Same-Day Bank Transfer Funds are instantly transferred as soon as you accept the quote.

Note: Online estimates are indicative and based on current market rates. Final pricing is based on the market rate at the time of assessment, is subject to professional non-destructive assessment, and is confirmed only once a formal offer is provided by email or in person.

Regional South Island Jewellery Service

Sell Gold Jewellery from Anywhere in the South Island

Your Local Offer Is Not Your Only Offer

Compare old, broken or unwanted jewellery with a specialist valuation without making a special trip to Christchurch. This is useful when your town has only one or two buying options and you want another point of comparison before deciding.

Give Your Gold a Wider Market

Use our live jewellery calculator to compare the same carat, metal weight and per-gram payout with a local quote. Ask each buyer how stones, non-gold parts, fees and payment timing affect the final amount so the comparison is like for like.

Free, Fully Insured Post Both Ways

Sending and return postage are insured and free. If the verified offer is not right for you, decline before accepting and we will return your items.

Visiting Christchurch? Meet Us in Person

Book a private Hornby appointment to see the assessment, ask questions and decide in person. Bring different carats together; each piece can be separated and assessed against the appropriate rate.

A Choice, Not a Commitment

We verify purity and metal weight, account for non-gold parts and give you the final offer before you decide. Posted items remain itemised through the assessment and return process.

Indicative value available before sending
No obligation before you accept
Postal or Hornby appointment options

Compare the Value Before You Sell Locally

Check today’s estimate, then choose insured post or a private Hornby appointment.

CHECK MY JEWELLERY VALUE ASK ABOUT POSTING OR AN APPOINTMENT

Why Sell Your Jewellery to Us?

Check a market-linked estimate before accepting a local offer, then choose a private Christchurch appointment or insured post from elsewhere in New Zealand.

Live, Published Payout Rates

Use our current per-gram rates and calculator to compare an estimate before you sell.

Free Insured Post & Returns

Post from anywhere in New Zealand. If you decline before accepting, insured return is also free.

Professional Verification & Fast Payment

We verify metal weight and purity, account for stones and non-gold parts, explain the final offer, and process payment promptly after acceptance.

Old, Broken and Unwanted Gold Jewellery

We buy unwanted and inherited solid yellow, white and rose gold jewellery in any condition. Receipts and old valuations are not required because we value the verified metal weight and purity.

Gold Necklaces & Chains

We buy solid gold chains with broken clasps, damaged links or no receipt, assessing the recoverable metal rather than the item’s age or style.

Gold Bracelets & Bangles

Broken, bent, incomplete and unwanted solid gold pieces can be assessed after clasps, springs and other non-gold parts are identified.

Gold Rings & Wedding Bands

We assess plain, worn, damaged or stone-set rings for their metal content. Gemstones are not included in the precious-metal valuation.

Broken Gold Jewellery & Single Earrings

Snapped chains, scrap gold, single earrings and unmatched pieces can retain metal value even when they are not suitable to wear or resell.

Items We Cannot Process

Gemstones and diamonds: We value precious metal only. Consider having valuable stones appraised or removed before selling; otherwise their estimated weight is excluded from the offer.

Gold-plated jewellery: We buy solid gold and silver, not plated or rolled-gold items. We can confirm an item’s purity during assessment.

Note: Online calculator figures are indicative estimates based on current market rates. Your final offer is based on the market rate at the time of assessment and is subject to professional verification of weight, condition, and purity.