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If you are thinking about selling old gold or silver jewellery, NZ Gold Merchants offers a live price calculator that helps you estimate your take-home payment before visiting the trader.
Available on the Sell to Us page at gogold.co.nz, the NZGM live price calculator allows customers to enter the metal type, purity and weight of their items to receive a live, market-linked estimate.
This gives sellers a clearer idea of what their scrap gold, silver or old jewellery may be worth before they come into NZGM.
Continue reading How can I find out what my scrap gold or silver is worth before I sell it?

Gold’s recent price surge has grabbed attention, but major global institutions now see it as a core long-term asset, valued for diversification, wealth preservation and resilience when markets come under pressure.
Continue reading Why Global Institutions Still See Gold as a Core Long-Term Investment

Counterfeit bullion is rising, but the risk is manageable. Here’s how to buy gold with confidence and why provenance matters more than ever.
Continue reading When Gold Isn’t Gold: Why Buying Well Matters

Joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend marked a major escalation in Middle East tensions, with multiple outlets reporting that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in the attacks.
Continue reading Markets jolt after U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran – gold rises as investors seek safety

Gold and silver trade very differently. Learn about storage, premiums, volatility, resale, and read 10 FAQs to help NZ bullion buyers choose with confidence.
Continue reading Trading Gold vs Silver in New Zealand: Key Differences for Bullion Buyers


Silver has started the year with renewed momentum, and global commentary is increasingly aligned on one point: this move is being driven by fundamentals, not hype.
Continue reading Silver’s Future: Expert Insights on Demand, Supply and Long-Term Value