How to Sell Your Used Gold for the Best Price
Weight, karat, and the market price — three numbers that decide what your used gold is worth. Here is how to prepare and get a fair price.
Know your piece's value before any offer
The first step to a successful sale: weigh your piece and identify its karat from the hallmark, then multiply the weight by the current gram price for that karat. The result is your gold's raw value — your reference in any negotiation.
Remember the buyer (shop or individual) will deduct a margin for their service; but knowing the raw value protects you from any low offer. Follow today's gold price on the Ayar website's prices page before your selling appointment.
Prepare your piece for sale
Clean the piece with warm water and mild soap so it looks its best, and prepare the original purchase invoice if available — proof of ownership and origin raises buyer confidence and strengthens your negotiating position.
For stone-set pieces: ask whether the gold is priced separately from the stones — some buyers price only the gold and exclude the stones from the weight.
- A simple clean before showing
- The original purchase invoice if available
- Separate the stones from the weight when pricing
Compare more than one buyer
Do not accept the first offer. Show your piece to several shops, and also offer it to individuals: selling to someone who will keep the piece itself may earn you more than selling it as "scrap" to be melted and reshaped.
In the Ayar app you can post a free ad for your piece with clear photos and specs to reach serious buyers across the seven emirates — with zero commission on your deal, as the platform does not interfere with payment or delivery.
Sell safely
Agree to meet in a safe public place, receive your full payment before handing over the piece, and verify transferred amounts actually in your account — not in receipt photos. For high values, completing the handover at an accredited shop adds a layer of safety for both sides.