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Dorset Jewellers

Est. 1998

The Dorset experts who come to you

Why travel with your valuables? We test with XRF equipment, work from live market prices, and make an instant, transparent offer on your doorstep.

Gold

Gold jewellery, coins and scrap

Offers are based on three precise factors: exact weight, verified carat, and the live gold price at the moment of appraisal. Trade-certified scales and non-destructive testing keep the process transparent. There is no obligation to sell.

Indicative rates published 5 October 2026. Your offer follows the market on the day.

Gold spot

£100.94 / gram

£3,139.72 per troy ounce

9ct£37.85 / g
14ct£59.05 / g
18ct£75.71 / g
22ct£92.46 / g
24ct£100.94 / g
Gold jewellery

Gold jewellery

Rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings and brooches in 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct. All hallmarks accepted, including white and rose gold.

Coins and bullion

Sovereigns, Britannias, Krugerrands and international gold coins. Single pieces or full collections.

Scrap gold

Bars, ingots and any other form of scrap. Snapped chains, single earrings and bent rings are valued by weight.

Dental gold

Crowns, bridges and fillings, handled discreetly with same-day testing and immediate payment.

Broken chains and scrap gold ready for weighing
“Exceptional service. They offered me significantly more than three other dealers.” Margaret H. — Bournemouth
Silver jewellery

Silver

Sterling, silverware and bullion

Specialist buyers of sterling silver, silverware and bullion. Value is calculated from fine metal weight and the live London bullion price, including Sterling (92.5%) and Britannia (95.8%). Found a higher written quote from a licensed UK dealer? We will match or beat a genuine offer.

£1.49 / gram spot · £46.31 / oz · 925 at £1.38 / g

  • Jewellery of any age or condition
  • Britannias, pre-1947 coinage, proof sets
  • Canteens and hallmarked flatware
  • Tea sets, trays and complete services

Platinum & palladium

Rare metals, tested on site

Rare metals need specialist equipment. Portable XRF spectrometry identifies purity in seconds, without damage, and the offer follows the live platinum and palladium market. Hallmarks such as Pt or 950 are helpful; if you are unsure whether a white piece is platinum or white gold, we test it in front of you.

Platinum spot

£41.45 / g

950 at £39.37 / g · £1,289.09 / oz

Palladium spot

£28.59 / g

950 at £27.16 / g · £889.10 / oz

  • Jewellery. Rings, chains, bracelets and earrings in 850, 900 and 950 platinum, plus palladium wedding bands.
  • Bullion. Bars, coins and ingots, including recognised platinum investment coins.
  • Watches. Platinum-cased pieces from houses such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, valued for metal and brand.
  • Dental alloys. Crowns and bridges containing platinum-group metals, tested on site.

Rates shown were published on 5 October 2026 and are a guide only.

Diamonds & gemstones

Paid for rarity, not just the metal

Do not settle for scrap prices on a diamond. GIA-trained gemologists grade cut, colour, clarity and carat with professional loupes, in your home. A laboratory report from GIA, AGS, HRD or IGI can lift the offer, but uncertified stones are still valued fairly.

We buy engagement rings, eternity bands, studs, tennis bracelets, rivières, loose stones of any shape, and coloured gems including ruby, sapphire and emerald. A gentle clean helps us see brilliance clearly, though it is not essential.

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Diamonds and precious stones

Antiques & medals

Heritage pieces, valued beyond their weight

From Art Deco diamonds to Victorian gold, antique value rests on craftsmanship, period, rarity and maker — not scrap weight alone. We also prepare itemised reports for probate, suitable for executors and HMRC, and we treat inherited collections with care.

1837–1901

Victorian

Sentimental brooches, lockets and mourning pieces, often with intricate goldwork.

1901–1915

Edwardian

Delicate platinum and diamond filigree from a refined era.

1920s–1930s

Art Deco

Geometric forms, colour contrast and streamlined design.

Estate jewellery

Previously owned fine jewellery from Georgian treasures to mid-century statements.

Silverware

Hallmarked tea sets, candelabra, flatware and pieces by British silversmiths.

Medals

Campaign medals, gallantry awards and regimental badges, valued by award, recipient and history.

Also welcome

Costume jewellery

Costume jewellery

Designer and vintage costume pieces are assessed on their own merits, not dismissed as scrap.

Silver plated tableware

Silver plate

EPNS and Sheffield plate are worth less than solid sterling, and we still offer a fair price for complete sets.

Pewter ware

Pewter

Tankards, plates and decorative pewter from house clearances and family collections.

Selling a watch instead?

Luxury watches