Gold Market Insights & Education

Gold-plated jewellery has essentially zero scrap gold value. Learn the difference between plated, gold-filled, vermeil, and solid gold — and what your options are.

The definitive guide to Hatton Garden — London's 400-year-old jewellery quarter. Top dealers, selling tips, buying advice, and practical visiting information.

Your savings account is losing money to inflation. Compare gold returns vs UK savings rates year by year, plus tax strategies for using both.

No weight limit on importing gold to the UK, but you must declare values over £10,000. Investment gold is VAT-exempt. Jewellery rules differ. Full HMRC guide.

White, yellow, and rose gold of the same karat have identical scrap value. Learn the differences in alloy composition, durability, retail pricing, and which colour is best for your needs.

Gold has outperformed the FTSE 100 over 20 years. Compare returns, dividends, UK tax treatment, crisis performance, and find the right allocation for your portfolio.

Understand the difference between melt value and scrap value, what UK dealers actually pay (85-95% for specialists vs 50-70% for cash-for-gold shops), and how to calculate your gold's worth.

Compare gold and Bitcoin as investments for UK residents. Historical returns, volatility, tax treatment, storage, and portfolio allocation strategies.

Found a number stamped on your gold? Learn what 375, 585, 750, 916, and 999 mean, how the millesimal fineness system works, and what your gold is worth.

The definitive gold karat chart for UK buyers and sellers. Compare 9ct to 24ct gold — purity, colour, durability, price per gram, and which karat is best for your needs.

Find out what your gold watch is worth. Covers solid gold vs gold-plated, typical gold weights by watch type, brand premiums, and where to sell in the UK.

Compare gold and property investment returns in the UK. 20-year performance data, tax treatment, liquidity, and which asset class suits your portfolio.

Calculate your gold bracelet's value in the UK. Price per gram for 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct bracelets, common weights by style, and where to sell for the best price.

Every gold bar size explained with live prices. From 1g wafers to 400oz LBMA Good Delivery bars — premiums by size, which bar to buy for your budget, and UK tax implications.

Compare the best UK dealers for gold sovereigns. Live prices, premium analysis, new vs secondhand, CGT-free tax benefits, and step-by-step buying guide.

What is the gold price forecast for 2026 and 2027? JP Morgan targets $6,300, Goldman Sachs $5,400. We analyse bank forecasts, key drivers, and what UK investors should watch.

Where to buy silver in the UK. Compare dealers, understand VAT rules, and find the best silver coins and bars for investment.

Where to sell silver in the UK for the best price. Compare dealers, understand silver hallmarks, and get top prices for your silver.

Live scrap silver prices in the UK. Check today's rates per gram for sterling silver, Britannia silver, and other purities.

Complete guide to UK silver hallmarks. Learn how to read silver marks, identify purity stamps (925, 958, 999), and verify authenticity.

Everything you need to know about the Silver Britannia. Specifications, CGT rules, premiums, and where to buy at the best price.

Compare platinum and white gold — value, durability, appearance, and which is the better choice for jewellery and investment.

Discover the best FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) resources for UK readers. Calculators, guides, books, and tools to plan your path to early retirement.

Gold crashed 11% on 31 January 2026 after hitting $5,595. Understand the Warsh Shock, the recovery, and what UK gold owners should do now.

Gold Sovereigns and Britannias are CGT-exempt as UK legal tender. Complete guide to VAT, CGT, and IHT rules for gold in 2026.

Central banks bought 1,000+ tonnes annually for 3 years. Understand the BRICS gold currency, de-dollarisation, and what it means for UK gold prices.

Understand gold purity in the UK: what 375, 585, 750 mean, why 24 carat is pure gold, how alloys affect colour and price, and which purity is best for jewelry vs investment.

Learn how to tell if gold is real with 13 proven home tests — magnet, density, vinegar, hallmark inspection & more. UK-focused guide with the science behind each method.

Calculate your gold ring's value in the UK. Understand scrap vs resale vs auction value, use our formula to estimate worth, and learn when your ring might be worth more than its gold weight.

Should you invest in gold in 2026? Expert analysis of gold's investment case, price scenarios, central bank demand, and how UK investors can gain exposure through physical gold, ETFs, and more.

Where to buy gold in the UK: Compare The Royal Mint, BullionVault, dealers, and banks. Learn about premiums, authentication, tax rules, and how to avoid scams.

Complete guide to UK gold hallmarks. Learn how to read hallmarks, identify purity marks (375, 585, 750, 916, 999), and understand assay office symbols.

Compare gold vs silver investment in the UK. Understand tax implications, returns, volatility, and which precious metal is right for your portfolio.

Expert guide on when to sell gold in the UK for maximum value. Understand market timing, price indicators, seasonal patterns, and tax implications.

Find out what your gold coins are worth in the UK. Sovereign, Britannia, Krugerrand values with live prices and where to sell.

What to do with inherited gold in the UK. Probate, valuation, CGT rules, and where to sell for the best price.

Find out what your dental gold is worth and where to sell it in the UK. Typical purities, prices per gram, and trusted buyers.

How to sell broken gold jewellery in the UK. Your damaged gold is still worth its weight — find out how much and where to sell.

Complete guide to gold sovereign weights and values. Full, half, quarter and double sovereign specifications with live prices.

Calculate your gold chain's value in the UK. Price per gram by carat, common chain weights, and where to sell for the best price.

Complete guide to holding gold in ISAs and SIPPs. Tax advantages, eligible products, provider comparison, and step-by-step setup.

Protect yourself from gold scams in the UK. Common fraud tactics, red flags, and how to verify legitimate gold dealers and investment schemes.

Step-by-step expert guide to selling gold jewelry in the UK. Learn how to identify karat, understand hallmarks, calculate value, and get the best price.

Live scrap gold prices in the UK. Learn how to calculate what your scrap gold is worth and get the best prices from dealers.

Complete guide to gold investment in the UK. Compare coins, bars, ETFs, and mining stocks. Understand tax benefits and risks.

Compare gold storage options in the UK including home safes, bank vaults, and private storage. Expert analysis of costs, insurance requirements, and security considerations.

Compare the best gold buyers in the UK for 2025. Expert reviews, price comparisons, and insider tips to get the highest prices for your gold.