With gold prices remaining strong and demand for quality jewellery high, Staffordshire auction house Cuttlestones is encouraging locals to take a fresh look at forgotten treasures tucked away in drawers and jewellery boxes.
The Penkridge sale room’s recent Winter Antiques Auction demonstrated just how buoyant the market is. Gold jewellery performed exceptionally well, with a 9ct gold charm bracelet adorned with 20 charms achieving £1,700; a hallmarked 9ct graduating double Albert chain with T-bar and medallion fob selling for £1,200; and an 18ct gold manual wind pocket watch also fetching £1,200. These impressive performances sit alongside strong prices from earlier sales, such as a 9ct rose gold Albert chain mounted with sovereigns that achieved £1,900; a Georgian gold intaglio ring selling for £900; an art deco sapphire and diamond ring realising £1,300 and a Royal Navy divers’ watch selling for £1,400.
These results prove that selling gold at auction can far exceed scrap value. Rather than being weighed in by the gram, items are assessed for craftsmanship, age, rarity and desirability — factors that can significantly elevate their value under the hammer. From inherited rings and broken chains to vintage charms and pocket watches, now is a great time to discover their true worth.
Cuttlestones values and takes in gold and jewellery daily by appointment. To book a free, no-obligation valuation at their Penkridge or Stafford sale rooms, call 01785 714905, email valuations@cuttlestones.co.uk, or send photos via WhatsApp to 07949 603872.
