Gold Buying & Selling Blog
Practical, Sri Lanka-specific guides on gold rates, purity, hallmarks and getting the best cash price — written by our valuation team.
VAT on Gold from 2026: What Sellers in Sri Lanka Should Know
New VAT rules apply to gold sales in Sri Lanka. A clear summary of what changed and how it affects a straightforward sale.
Gold Karat Value Chart: What Each Purity Is Actually Worth
A single reference table converting 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K, 14K and 9K into a share of the pure gold rate.
Selling Inherited Gold: Practical and Emotional Considerations
Inherited jewellery often involves several family members and older, unmarked pieces. A calm approach to handling both.
Why Gold Rates Change Every Single Day
A quick explanation of intraday movement, what causes it, and why yesterday's quote is never a promise.
How to Spot Fake Gold Jewellery Before You Sell
Simple checks you can do at home, and the professional tests that give a definitive answer.
Selling Gold Coins and Sovereigns in Sri Lanka
Coins are easy to value when you know what you hold. A guide to sovereigns, bullion coins and what affects their price.
Gold and Inflation: Does It Really Protect Sri Lankan Households?
The classic claim is that gold preserves purchasing power. Here is what the record actually shows for Sri Lankan families.
Central Bank Gold Buying: Why It Matters to a Seller in Colombo
Reserve banks are the largest new buyers of gold in a generation. Here is the direct link between that trend and your payout.
From London Spot Price to Your Local Gold Rate: The Full Journey
How an international benchmark set thousands of kilometres away becomes the rupee figure quoted at a Colombo counter.
What You Need to Bring When Selling Gold in Sri Lanka
Identification, ownership and a simple checklist. Everything required for a smooth, compliant gold sale.
Selling Wedding Gold: A Careful, Respectful Guide
Wedding jewellery is heavy, often high karat and emotionally significant. How to approach a sale calmly and get full value.
Bullion vs Jewellery: Which Holds Resale Value Better?
Coins and bars carry almost no making cost. Jewellery carries a lot. Here is how that gap shows up when you sell.
Pawun, Grams and Troy Ounces: Sri Lankan Gold Weights Made Simple
Sri Lanka quotes gold in pawun, the world quotes it in troy ounces, and scales read grams. Here is how to move between all three.
Selling Gold vs Selling Silver in Sri Lanka: What to Expect
Silver behaves very differently from gold. Understand spreads, weights and realistic expectations before you sell your silver.
Selling Broken or Damaged Gold Jewellery: You Lose Nothing
Snapped chains, single earrings and bent rings are worth exactly the same per gram as perfect pieces. Here is why — and how to prepare them.
How the USD/LKR Rate Quietly Changes Your Gold Payout
The world quotes gold in dollars. You get paid in rupees. Here is how that conversion works and why it sometimes matters more than gold itself.
916 Gold Explained: What the Stamp Means for Your Payout
The 916 stamp is the most common marking on Sri Lankan jewellery. Here is exactly how it converts into rupees when you sell.
When Is the Best Time to Sell Gold in Sri Lanka?
Time of day, day of week, season and market news all affect the rate you are quoted. A practical guide to timing your gold sale.
Why Gold Hit Record Highs in 2026 — And What It Means Locally
Record central bank buying, geopolitical risk and softer real rates pushed gold to new highs. Here is the plain-English explanation and the Sri Lankan impact.
Gold Price Forecast 2026: What Sri Lankan Sellers Should Expect
Analysts expect gold to stay historically strong through 2026. Here is what the forecasts mean for the 22K and 24K rate you are paid in Sri Lanka.
We Are Outright Gold Buyers — We Do Not Offer Pawning Services
Gold Buyer Sri Lanka purchases gold, diamonds and luxury watches outright for instant cash. We are not a pawn broker, finance company or lending institution. Please note the following services are not provided by us.
Services We Do Not Provide
- Pawning / pawn broking (උකස් සේවා) — we do not give loans against gold.
- Buying already-pawned gold or pawn tickets from customers.
- Mortgage gold releasing or settling pawn tickets at banks, pawn centres or finance companies.
- Re-pawning, pawn transfers or pawn ticket takeovers.
- Gold loans, interest-based advances or any lending facility.
- Redeeming, auctioning or holding customer gold as security.
- Money exchange / currency exchange (මුදල් හුවමාරු) — we do not exchange foreign currency.
- Buying or selling USD, EUR, GBP or any other foreign currency at current exchange rates.
What We Actually Do
- Outright cash purchase of gold jewellery, coins, bars and scrap gold.
- Purchase of certified diamonds, precious gemstones and loose stones.
- Purchase of authentic luxury watches.
- Free, non-destructive XRF purity testing and certified digital weighing.
- Instant payment in cash or same-day bank transfer, with no deductions.
Pawn rates shown on this website are published for market comparison only, so you can see how much more you receive by selling outright instead of pawning. They are not an offer of a pawning or loan facility.