The short version
- Typical range: £30 – £300
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Jewellery & Watches
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used gold earrings is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for gold earringss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £300 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £255 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £195 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £135 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £75 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a gold earrings
- Higher carat gold with hallmarks
- Matched pairs with original backs
- Recognised makers and designer pieces
- Secure posts and fittings
What lowers it
- Missing backs, which are cheap but noticed
- Gold-plated pieces sold as solid
- Bent posts and worn hooks
- Odd single earrings
How to work out what yours is worth
- Look for a carat mark on the post or hook
- Weigh the pair accurately
- Confirm both backs are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own gold earrings on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I value gold earrings?
Start with the carat and weight, which sets a metal floor, then add for maker and design.
Where is the hallmark on earrings?
Usually on the post or the hook, and often very small. Photograph it clearly since buyers will ask.
Do missing backs matter?
They are inexpensive to replace but noticed, so include them if you have them and say so if you do not.
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