Selling Old or Broken Gold Jewellery in Sri Lanka — Full Guide

Broken gold is worth the same as perfect gold
Gold is priced by weight and karat, not by condition. A snapped chain, a bent ring or one lost earring is refined the same way as a flawless piece, so damage does not reduce the metal value.
How your item is valued
Every piece is cleaned, weighed on a certified digital scale in front of you, then tested for karat. Stones, clasps and non-gold parts are separated and deducted so you are paid only for real gold — and paid fully for it.
Gather everything before you come
Odd earrings, worn-out bangles, broken pendants, damaged bracelets and even dental gold add up quickly. Most customers are surprised how much a small collection of scrap weighs together.
Avoid these common mistakes
Do not polish or melt anything yourself, do not accept a price quoted without a visible weight, and never sell to a buyer who refuses to test in front of you.
Get instant cash in Mount Lavinia
Ran Lanka buys broken and old gold at the live Colombo rate with free testing and instant cash payment, open 24 hours at 73 Templers Road.
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