Used gold earrings in Australia typically sell for A$57 to A$575 (about $40 to $405). Small gold items are priced almost entirely on carat and weight, so the two numbers that matter more than any photograph are the hallmark and the gram figure.
What gold earrings are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$575 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$489 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$374 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$259 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$144 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Matched pairs with original backs
- Secure posts and fittings
What pulls it down
- Missing backs, which are cheap but noticed
- Bent posts and worn hooks
Selling gold earrings in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Look for a carat mark on the post or hook
- Confirm both backs are present
Getting it ready
- Weigh the pair together on a scale reading to a tenth of a gram.
- Check both backs are present and matching, and inspect any stones for looseness.
Photograph
- Both earrings together on a plain background
- The pair on a scale with the weight visible
- The posts and backs, plus any stone or damage close up
Put in the description
- Carat from the hallmark, and the total weight in grams for the pair
- Style, and the diameter or drop length
- Whether both backs are present and matching
Carat, style and weight: “9ct Gold Hoop Earrings, 2.1g, Pair”. Style is a genuine search — hoops, studs, drops. Confirm in the title that it is a full pair with both backs, because a single earring or missing butterflies is a common and irritating surprise.
Steady year round with a Christmas lift. Gold’s metal floor means fairly priced pieces sell quickly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$575 a buyer pays is the A$575 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for gold earrings.
- Selling gold earrings in Sydney
- Selling gold earrings in Melbourne
- Selling gold earrings in Brisbane
- Selling gold earrings in Perth
- Selling gold earrings in Adelaide
- Selling gold earrings in Gold Coast
- Selling gold earrings in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell gold earrings in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
What do they weigh?
Weigh the pair and give grams. On small gold items weight is most of the value and buyers ask immediately.
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.
More: how to sell gold earrings, what gold earrings are worth, or Jewellery & Watches across Australia.