How to Sell Gold in Australia (9K, Hallmarks & Fair Offers)

Australian gold jewellery is often stamped with a fineness number—commonly 375 for 9K, 585 for 14K, or 750 for 18K. Before you accept a quote in Australian dollars, estimate melt value from live spot gold and the USD→AUD rate, then ask each buyer what percentage of melt they pay.

Step 1 — Find the stamp

Look inside rings, near clasps, or on the back of pendants. Australian pieces may show a three-digit fineness (375, 585, 750) or karat marks (9K, 14K, 18K). If you see 375, that is 9K gold—widely sold on the high street. See our hallmarks guide and karat chart if the stamp is unclear.

Step 2 — Weigh in grams

Use a 0.01 g jewellery scale. Weigh gold-only metal if you can safely remove stones or steel clasps. Separate mixed fineness—do not blend 375 and 750 into one total before comparing quotes.

Step 3 — Estimate melt in AUD

Melt ≈ weight (g) × fineness per-gram rate × USD→AUD conversion. Our AUD melt pages and scrap gold calculator use the same live spot basis. This is your benchmark—not what a buyer will pay.

Step 4 — Compare Australian buyer types

• Pawnbrokers — often ~50–70% of melt for quick cash; see 9K pawn estimates.
• Local gold buyers / jewellers — convenient but ask for % of melt in writing.
• Mail-in / online buyers — may pay a higher % on weight but allow time for assay and insured postage.

Step 5 — Get multiple offers

Ask: "What percentage of melt are you paying today?" If an offer is far below your AUD melt estimate with no clear reason (mixed metals, stones, etc.), walk away. For a general checklist on sorting and weighing, see how to sell gold. Selling in the UK? See our UK selling guide.

More Australian resources on MyGoldCalc

• 9K melt by weight & jewellery type
• 14K 10g in AUD · 18K 10g in AUD
• 9K gold ring value in AUD
• Gold price FAQ — melt & hallmark links