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Thinking of selling gold, diamond jewellery, inherited jewellery or valuable coins?
At Potteries Auctions, our specialists can help you discover what your items could be worth at auction. Whether you have a single diamond ring, unwanted gold or an entire jewellery collection, we’ll assess your items and advise on the best way to sell.
Can’t visit us? We offer free postal packs for suitable items, with home visits and collections available for qualifying higher-value items and collections.
Get a Free Gold & Jewellery Valuation
Tell us a little about your items and our team will review your enquiry, advise on their potential auction suitability and recommend the next steps.
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Three Easy Ways to Get Your Items to Us
You don’t need to live near one of our salerooms to sell with Potteries Auctions.
1. Free Postal Pack
For suitable gold, jewellery and coins, we can provide a free tracked postage pack so you can send your items to us for expert assessment without visiting our saleroom.
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2. Home Visits & Collections
Have a valuable jewellery collection or significant items to sell? Our specialists may be able to visit you or arrange collection, even if you’re based elsewhere in the UK.
Simply tell us what you have and where you’re located. We’ll assess whether a home visit or collection is appropriate.
3. Visit Our Saleroom
Prefer to speak to somebody face-to-face? Bring your items to one of our Staffordshire salerooms for a free valuation.
What Gold & Jewellery Can You Sell?
We regularly assess a wide range of items, including:
- Gold jewellery: Rings, necklaces, bracelets, chains and earrings, including 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and higher-carat gold.
- Diamond & gemstone jewellery: Engagement rings, diamond rings, necklaces, brooches and other precious jewellery.
- Antique & designer jewellery: Vintage, inherited and collectable pieces, including jewellery by recognised makers.
- Gold coins & sovereigns: Gold sovereigns, half sovereigns, collectable coins and precious-metal collections.
- Broken or unwanted gold: Damaged jewellery, broken chains, single earrings and items no longer worn.
- Jewellery collections: Inherited collections, estate jewellery and multiple items requiring specialist assessment.
Not sure what you have? That’s absolutely fine. Send us a few photographs and our specialists can advise on the next steps.
Your Jewellery Could Be Worth More Than Its Gold Content
Before selling your jewellery for scrap, it’s worth finding out whether it has additional value.
While some gold jewellery is valued primarily for its precious-metal content, other pieces may attract collectors because of their age, craftsmanship, gemstones, designer or rarity.
At Potteries Auctions, we look beyond the weight of the gold. Our specialists consider the item as a whole and can advise whether selling at auction may be worthwhile.
We also use specialist precious-metal testing equipment to help identify gold, silver and other valuable metals, including items without obvious hallmarks.
Don’t sell without knowing what you have.
Why Choose Potteries Auctions?
Experienced Auction Specialists
We assess gold, jewellery, coins and other collectables, considering both their intrinsic value and potential appeal at auction.
Free, No-Obligation Valuations
Find out more about your items before deciding whether you’d like to sell.
Buyers Beyond Your Local Area
Our auctions attract bidders online as well as through our salerooms, helping expose suitable items to interested buyers.
Convenient Ways to Consign
From postal valuation packs to personal visits for qualifying collections, we’ll discuss the easiest way to get your items to us.
Personal Service
Our team will guide you through the valuation and consignment process, explaining the available options before you decide how to proceed.
How Does Selling with Potteries Auctions Work?
Step 1 — Tell Us What You Have
Complete our quick valuation form and upload photographs if possible. You don’t need to know the age, weight or value of your items.
Step 2 — Speak to Our Specialists
We’ll review your enquiry and advise whether your items may be suitable for auction, along with the recommended next steps.
Step 3 — Arrange Your Valuation or Collection
Depending on your items, we can discuss sending them by post, visiting one of our salerooms or arranging a home visit or collection.
Step 4 — Decide Whether to Sell
Once your items have been assessed, we’ll explain the proposed auction arrangements, estimates and applicable selling charges. You can then decide whether to proceed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a gold or jewellery valuation cost?
Our initial auction valuations are free, with no obligation to sell. If you decide to consign your items, we’ll explain any applicable selling charges before proceeding.
Can I sell gold and jewellery without visiting your saleroom?
Yes. We offer a postal service for suitable items and may arrange home visits or collections for qualifying higher-value items and collections.
Do you accept inherited jewellery?
Yes. We regularly assess inherited gold, diamond rings, antique jewellery, coins and collections. You don’t need to know their exact age or value before contacting us.
Is it better to sell jewellery at auction or for scrap?
That depends on the item. Some gold jewellery is valued mainly for its metal content, while antique, designer or gemstone-set jewellery may have additional auction value. Our specialists can advise on the most appropriate option.
Am I obliged to sell after receiving a valuation?
No. Our initial valuations are free and there is no obligation to proceed.
Ready to Find Out What Your Gold & Jewellery Could Be Worth?
Whether it’s a single gold ring or a valuable jewellery collection, the first step is simple.
Tell us what you have and let our specialists advise on the best way forward.
Or call Potteries Auctions on 01782 638100 to discuss your items with our team.