Gold Melting & Assay Services Birmingham

No, a separate form isn’t required. Just include a clear written description of the items in your parcel to help us process them efficiently.

• If you request a free seller pack, you can write your requirements directly on the form.
• If you’re using your own method, you can either print and complete the sell precious metals form or include a handwritten note if you don’t have a printer.

We recommend melting and assaying for larger quantities of gold, or when items are unhallmarked or mixed with other materials. This process ensures precise results by providing a full breakdown of the gold’s purity and weight.

We require a minimum of 10 grams of solid gold items for melting and assaying. For small pieces such as dust, lemel, or mixed materials, a higher weight may be required.

The gold melting and assay process takes just 15–20 minutes, giving you fast and accurate results without the wait.

If you choose to sell your items to us, the gold melting and assay services are completely free as part of the transaction. However, if you decide to keep the metal after the process, a £40 fee will apply.

Yes, you can sell your gold after it has been melted and assayed. Our experts will determine an accurate valuation based on its purity and weight, and we offer to buy it at a competitive market price.

Yes, we buy silver after it has been melted and assayed. Following the assay process, which determines its purity, we offer a competitive market price for your silver.

We can melt and assay a variety of gold items, including:

• Jewellery – Whether hallmarked or unhallmarked.
• Dental gold – Including crowns, bridges, and other scrap dental gold.
• Bullion – Gold bars and coins.
• Off-cuts – Scrap left over from jewellery making or other projects.
• Sweeps and lemels – Gold dust, shavings, and other fine materials from workshops.

The gold will still contain other alloy metals after melting. However, non-metal impurities, like stones, are destroyed during the process.

Yes, we provide XRF testing for smaller quantities of hallmarked scrap gold. This is a non-destructive method that accurately assesses the gold content without the need for melting.

Unfortunately, we cannot use scrap gold, such as old jewellery, to make new bespoke items. This is because recycled gold can become porous and prone to cracking during the crafting process, making it unsuitable for creating high-quality jewellery.

However, we do offer gold melting and assaying services for those looking to sell their gold. If you’re interested in selling your unwanted gold, we provide accurate results and valuations designed to ensure you get the best return.

Yes, we offer a rolled gold melting service and can melt up to 5 kilos of rolled gold. If you’re selling the metal to us after the melt and assay, there’s no charge for this service. The time required for melting depends on the specific form of rolled gold you bring in. While we aim to provide efficient service, please contact us to confirm if it can be done while you wait.

For convenient and reliable gold assay services in Birmingham, reach out to us today:

• 📧 sales@lois-bullion.com
• ☎️ 0121 212 1715
• 💬 Contact Form

Yes, we purchase dental gold, including old gold crowns and crowns containing precious metals from dental practices. We accept a variety of items, whether they are solid gold or mixed with other materials, and offer competitive prices based on the precious metal content.

At Lois Bullion, we use advanced XRF testing to analyse dental gold scrap accurately, even if it contains additional metals. This non-destructive process identifies the precise metal composition and purity. For even greater precision, we offer a melt and assay service, which refines the materials to determine their exact gold content and value.

Yes, we do! As part of our precious metal recycling services, we accept lemel, sweeps, and jewellery workshop waste. Please note, a minimum weight of 100 grams is required for processing. We specialise in:

• Recovering gold, silver, and other valuable metals
• Offering scrap metal recovery solutions

How to recycle your lemel or sweeps:

1. Visit us in Birmingham
   Sell your gold in person at our Jewellery Quarter shop. Free, secure parking—no appointment needed.
2. Request a free seller pack
   Order a free seller pack to securely send your gold. We’ll assess your items and provide a valuation with instant payment.
3. Post your items directly
   Use your own method to send your gold. Complete our sell precious metals form to include all necessary details.

Contact us today:

• 📧 sales@lois-bullion.com
• ☎️ 0121 212 1715
• 💬 Contact Form

Gold melts at 1,064°C (1,947°F). This high temperature is crucial for refining, assaying, and valuing gold, whether in jewellery, bullion, or scrap form.

Silver melts at 961.8°C (1,763°F). This high temperature allows for accurate refining and valuation, making it essential for silver jewellery, bullion, and scrap processing.

Platinum melts at 1,768°C (3,214°F). Its high melting point makes it ideal for refining, jewellery crafting, and assaying. This property ensures precision in evaluating platinum for both industrial and investment purposes.

Palladium melts at 1,554.9°C (2,830.82°F). This high melting point is essential for refining, jewellery-making, and bullion production, ensuring the metal retains its purity and value during assaying or other processes.