Auckland Gold Buyers

   

Sell Gold in Auckland for the Best Price

The Highest Payer in the Market — and Here's the Proof

We publish our rates so you can check them against anyone else's. At a 24ct spot price of NZD $280 per gram we pay up to 100% of live gold value, and up to 20% above our standard rates for specific designer and luxury brands we actively seek.

Most gold buyers pay you a percentage of spot and then resell your gold to a refiner — the margin they need comes out of your payout. Pawn-style buyers in New Zealand have historically paid as little as 25–70% of gold value. We don't have that middle step, which is why our rates start where most buyers' end.

If you have a written quote from another New Zealand gold buyer that beats ours, bring it in. We want to see it.

What TJ Gold & Diamond Pays for Gold in Auckland

TJ Gold & Diamond buys gold in Auckland, New Zealand. We test with XRF analysis, weigh in front of you, and explain exactly how your quote is calculated before you decide. Because we operate our own refinery and manufacturing facility, we refine what we buy rather than reselling it to a third party — which is why we can pay a higher percentage of live gold value than buyers who have to pass your gold on to someone else.

Example rates by purity

Example only, calculated at a 24ct spot price of NZD $280 per gram. Last updated: 1 August 2026. Gold moves daily — for today's figure use our live gold calculator or bring your gold in for a free valuation.

Purity	Also known as	Example rate per gram (NZD)
9ct	375	$105
10ct	417	$116
14ct	585	$164
18ct	750	$210
22ct	916	$256
24ct	999 / pure	Spot value

For specific designer and luxury brands that we actively seek, we can pay up to 20% above the rates above.

What gets deducted, and why

We tell you this upfront so there are no surprises at the counter. The following are not gold and are deducted from the weight we pay on:

• Stones of all types — diamonds, gemstones and simulants
• Meena (enamel) work and paint
• Wax, resin and any non-precious filling
• Solder joins

Expect a variance of roughly ±15% against the live calculator figure once these are removed, and note that the XRF test result determines the final purity we pay on — not the stamp on the item. Stamps are often inaccurate or absent, which is exactly why we test rather than assume.

What We Buy

• Gold jewellery — rings, chains, bracelets, earrings, pendants
• Broken and damaged jewellery — condition does not affect the gold value
• Estate and inherited jewellery
• Gold coins and sovereigns
• Gold bullion and bars
• Scrap gold, dental gold and offcuts
• Designer and branded pieces — often worth more than scrap value

How Selling Your Gold Works

1. Walk in — no appointment needed. We're open 7 days a week, 10am to 5pm. You can also check an estimate first with our gold calculator.
2. We test it in front of you. XRF analysis confirms the actual purity of each item — non-destructive, and nothing leaves your sight.
3. We weigh it in front of you. Any stones or non-gold materials are identified and deducted openly.
4. You get a clear quote. We show you the purity, the weight we're paying on, the live spot price and the final figure.
5. You decide. Accept and you're paid on the spot. Or take your gold home — no pressure, no fee, no obligation.

Why We Can Pay More Than Most Gold Buyers

Most gold buyers in New Zealand are middlemen. They buy your gold, then sell it on to a refiner, and the margin they need to make comes out of what they pay you. Pawn shops in particular have historically paid as little as 25–70% of gold value.

TJ Gold & Diamond is a manufacturer with its own refinery and casting house in Auckland. We melt, refine and re-use the gold we buy in our own workshop — so there is no third party taking a cut, and no reason to discount what we pay you. This business began as Gold ATM, a gold-buying machine our founder designed himself, and gold has been core to what we do ever since.

Where to Find Us — Open 7 Days

TJ Gold & Diamond
588 Chapel Road, Botany Town Centre, Auckland 2013
(From September 2026 we relocate to 169 Harris Road, Auckland.)

Open 7 days a week, 10am – 5pm. No appointment needed.

Plenty of free parking — we're at Botany Town Centre, so there's ample free car parking right outside. No meters, no time limits, no circling the block. If you're carrying gold, that matters.

We also buy gold at our Houston, Texas location: 10311 North Eldridge Pkwy, B2, Houston, TX 77065.

Book a free gold valuation or simply walk in.

Gold Selling Questions, Answered

Who pays the most for gold in Auckland?

TJ Gold & Diamond pays up to 100% of live gold value, and up to 20% above our standard rates for specific brands we seek. We publish our rates by purity so you can compare directly. Most gold buyers pay a percentage of spot because they resell your gold to a refiner and take a margin in between; we operate our own refinery, so that step doesn't exist. If you have a written quote from another New Zealand buyer that beats ours, bring it in.

How much will you pay for my gold in Auckland?

It depends on purity and weight. As a guide, at a 24ct spot price of $280 per gram we pay around $105/g for 9ct, $164/g for 14ct, $210/g for 18ct and $256/g for 22ct, with up to 20% more for specific brands. Gold moves daily, so use our live gold calculator for a current estimate or bring your items in for a free valuation with no obligation.

What gold do you buy?

Gold jewellery in any condition, broken and damaged pieces, estate and inherited jewellery, gold coins and sovereigns, bullion and bars, scrap and dental gold, and designer or branded items. Broken jewellery is worth the same as intact jewellery of the same purity and weight.

What are your opening hours, and do I need an appointment?

We're open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm, and no appointment is needed — walk in any time. There's plenty of free parking at Botany Town Centre. If you'd prefer a scheduled valuation, you can book one through our contact page.

How do you test my gold?

We use XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis, which reads the actual metal composition without damaging your item. It's done in front of you. XRF matters because hallmarks and stamps are frequently missing, worn or simply wrong — testing means you're paid for what your gold actually is.

How quickly do I get paid?

On the spot. Testing, weighing and quoting take a few minutes, and if you accept the quote you're paid immediately before you leave.

Why can TJ Gold & Diamond pay more than other gold buyers?

Because we're a manufacturer, not a middleman. We operate our own refinery and casting house in Auckland and re-use the gold we buy in our own production. Most gold buyers resell to a refiner and must take a margin along the way; we don't have that step, so more of the value stays with you.

What gets deducted from the weight?

Anything that isn't gold: stones of all types, meena (enamel) and paint, wax or resin fillings, and solder joins. We identify these in front of you. Allow roughly ±15% variance against the calculator estimate once non-gold materials are removed.

Do you buy gold that has stones set in it?

Yes. We buy the piece and deduct the weight of the stones, since they aren't gold. If the stones are valuable in their own right — diamonds in particular — tell us, because we may be able to value them separately or return them to you rather than treating the item as scrap.

Is it safe to sell gold at TJ Gold & Diamond?

Your gold never leaves your sight. Testing and weighing happen in front of you, the calculation is shown to you step by step, and you're free to decline and take your items home at any point with no fee. We're a physical manufacturing business with a retail showroom in Auckland and a second facility in Houston, Texas — not a pop-up or a mail-in service.

Do you buy gold outside Auckland?

Yes. We also buy gold at our Houston, Texas facility. For sellers elsewhere in New Zealand, contact us to discuss options before sending anything.