Cape Town sellers tend to take their time, and they are right to. A lot of the gold we see here comes from estates, old Cape families and people who have downsized to a smaller home or moved to the coast to retire. Pieces are often old, well made and sentimental, and nobody wants to rush that decision.
WM Gold Exchange offers a calm, private way to sell. We visit you at home, or meet at a relaxed spot like a café in Claremont, Tyger Valley or the V&A, and go through each item properly. We explain the carat, the weight and the value, and we point out anything that may be worth more as a piece than as gold.
Our Cape Town area runs from the City Bowl and Atlantic Seaboard through the Southern Suburbs and South Peninsula, up the Northern Suburbs to Durbanville, along the West Coast to Blaauwberg, and east to Somerset West, Stellenbosch and Paarl. Further out, towns like Hermanus can be arranged with a little notice.
Areas we cover in Cape Town
Find your part of Cape Town below. Each area has its own character, and we know where people like to meet in each one.
Gold buyers in Atlantic Seaboard
Sea Point, Green Point, Camps Bay, Clifton and on to Hout Bay, we meet clients all along the Atlantic side.
Along the Atlantic Seaboard we see a lot of fine jewellery, diamonds and luxury watches, and discretion matters.
Where we meet: your home or a quiet café on Regent Road, Camps Bay or the V&A.
Suburbs: Sea Point, Green Point, Camps Bay, Clifton, Bantry Bay, Fresnaye, Hout Bay, Llandudno, Mouille Point, Three Anchor Bay, Bakoven.
What we buy in Atlantic Seaboard:
Gold buyers in City Bowl & Surrounds
We buy gold in Gardens, Oranjezicht, Tamboerskloof, Woodstock, Observatory and Pinelands.
City Bowl clients often sell single items, an old chain or a ring, and we are happy to meet for one piece.
Where we meet: a café on Kloof Street, Bree Street or near your home.
Suburbs: Gardens, Oranjezicht, Tamboerskloof, Vredehoek, Woodstock, Observatory, Pinelands, Mowbray, Cape Town CBD, Higgovale, University Estate, Salt River, Maitland.
What we buy in City Bowl & Surrounds:
Gold buyers in Southern Suburbs
Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont, Constantia, Tokai and the rest of the Southern Suburbs are on our regular route.
Southern Suburbs homes often hold inherited jewellery, gold coins and older Swiss watches.
Where we meet: a coffee shop at Cavendish, Constantia Village or near your home.
Suburbs: Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont, Kenilworth, Wynberg, Constantia, Bishopscourt, Tokai, Plumstead, Bergvliet, Meadowridge, Rondebosch East, Diep River, Harfield Village, Wetton, Kirstenhof, Retreat, Steenberg, Southfield.
What we buy in Southern Suburbs:
Gold buyers in South Peninsula
We travel down to Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Noordhoek, Kommetjie and Simon's Town.
Many South Peninsula clients are retirees who would rather not drive into town, so we come to them.
Where we meet: your home or a café in Kalk Bay, Noordhoek Farm Village or Fish Hoek.
Suburbs: Muizenberg, Fish Hoek, Noordhoek, Simon's Town, Kommetjie, Scarborough, Kalk Bay, Sun Valley, Clovelly, St James, Lakeside, Marina da Gama.
What we buy in South Peninsula:
Gold buyers in Northern Suburbs
Bellville, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Parow, Century City and the rest of the Northern Suburbs are all covered.
Northern Suburbs clients bring everything from Krugerrands to broken gold, and every item is tested openly.
Where we meet: a coffee shop at Tyger Valley, Canal Walk, Willowbridge or near you.
Suburbs: Bellville, Durbanville, Brackenfell, Kraaifontein, Parow, Goodwood, Edgemead, Panorama, Welgemoed, Tygervalley, Plattekloof, Kuils River, Blue Downs, Mitchells Plain, Century City, Bothasig, Monte Vista, Thornton, Oakdale, Eversdal, Protea Heights, Sonstraal, Stellenberg, Bloemhof, Kenridge, Vredekloof, Eerste River.
What we buy in Northern Suburbs:
Gold buyers in Milnerton & West Coast
We buy gold in Milnerton, Table View, Bloubergstrand, Parklands and up to Melkbosstrand.
West Coast clients often prefer a home visit, and we can usually book one within a few days.
Where we meet: your home or a café at Bayside, Table Bay Mall or on the beachfront.
Suburbs: Milnerton, Table View, Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand, Sunningdale, Parklands, West Beach, Big Bay, Sunset Beach, Richwood, Atlantis.
What we buy in Milnerton & West Coast:
Gold buyers in Helderberg & Winelands
Somerset West, Strand, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek and the wider Winelands are covered on arranged visits.
Winelands visits are booked ahead. Tell us what you have and we will find a time that works.
Where we meet: your home or a coffee shop in Somerset Mall, Stellenbosch or Paarl.
Suburbs: Somerset West, Strand, Gordons Bay, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington, Hermanus, Heritage Park, Firgrove, Pniel, Kleinmond.
What we buy in Helderberg & Winelands:
What people in Cape Town bring us
Estate and heirloom jewellery
Victorian brooches, old signet rings, cameo pendants and 18ct pieces from established Cape families. Some are worth more as antiques, and we will tell you if so.
Gold coins and medallions
Sovereigns, protea coins, Jan van Riebeeck R1 and R2 coins and commemorative medallions all turn up regularly in Cape Town homes.
Gemstone rings
Emerald, ruby, sapphire and tanzanite rings are common in older Cape collections. We check whether stones are natural and value them alongside the gold.
Vintage watches and pocket watches
Gold pocket watches and older dress watches from brands like Omega and Longines. Condition matters, so we look at movement and case, not only weight.
Krugerrands of every size
From a single 1/10 oz coin in a drawer to a full tube of 1 oz Krugerrands, Capetonians sell them to us across the peninsula and the Winelands, priced on the live gold rate.
Modern luxury watches
Rolex Submariners, Omega Seamasters, Cartier Tanks and Breitling chronographs from the Atlantic Seaboard to Constantia. We quote on today's pre-owned market, with or without papers.
Everyday and broken gold
Thin chains, worn wedding bands, odd earrings and bent rings from Bellville to Fish Hoek. Damage does not lower the gold content, so every gram counts.
Diamond jewellery
Solitaires, eternity rings and diamond studs are checked under magnification on the table, with the stones and the gold valued separately.
Everything we buy
Unwanted Gold Jewellery
Rings, chains, bangles and anything you no longer reach for.
Broken Gold Jewellery
Snapped chains, bent rings and single earrings all count.
Gold Coins & Krugerrands
Krugerrands, sovereigns, Protea coins, medallions and antique gold coins.
Gold Pocket Watches
Antique and vintage pocket watches, working or not.
Diamonds & Gemstones
Diamonds, emeralds, rubies, sapphires and tanzanite, examined openly and honestly.
Vintage Wrist Watches
Classic and collectable wrist watches of any era.
Modern Luxury Watches
Modern Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Cartier, Patek Philippe and more.
Selling gold in Cape Town: what to keep in mind
Older Cape pieces are often hallmarked with British or European marks rather than a simple 9ct or 18ct stamp. We know how to read these, and we test every item anyway so you get a fair result.
If you are handling a deceased estate, you do not need to wait until everything is finalised to get a valuation. Knowing what the jewellery is worth early can help the executor and the family plan.
Many Capetonians are downsizing or emigrating. If that is you, we can value everything in one visit so you know exactly where you stand before you pack.
How we buy gold in Cape Town
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Get in touch
WhatsApp or call us with your area and what you would like to sell. Photos are welcome.
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Pick a time and place
We come to your home, or meet at a café in Claremont, Tyger Valley, Canal Walk or somewhere you prefer.
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Calm, clear valuation
We test and weigh each item with you, and point out anything that may have extra collector or antique value.
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Same-day payment
Happy with the offer? We pay by instant EFT on the spot. Not happy? No problem at all.
Payment for Cape Town sales
Payment is by instant EFT, which usually reflects in your account within minutes. Executors and family members selling on behalf of an estate can arrange payment to the estate account.
We keep a legal record of each purchase with a copy of your ID, as required for all second-hand gold dealers in South Africa.
Selling safely in Cape Town
- Choose your home or a busy centre like Cavendish, Tyger Valley, Canal Walk or the V&A Waterfront.
- Bring a family member if it makes you feel more comfortable.
- Do not leave items with a buyer to collect later.
- Ask for the offer to be explained before you agree.
Questions from Cape Town sellers
Do you buy gold in Stellenbosch and Somerset West?
Yes. We regularly visit the Helderberg and Winelands, including Somerset West, Strand, Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.
Do you come to the Atlantic Seaboard?
Yes, including Sea Point, Green Point, Camps Bay, Clifton and Hout Bay.
Can you value jewellery from a deceased estate?
Yes. We often help families and executors in Cape Town value estate jewellery, and payment can go to the estate account.
Do you buy old British sovereigns and hallmarked gold?
Yes. We read British and European hallmarks and buy full and half sovereigns at live gold prices.
Do you cover Durbanville and Bellville?
Yes. The Northern Suburbs, including Durbanville, Bellville, Brackenfell and Kuils River, are on our regular route.
Do you buy tanzanite and emerald rings?
Yes. We buy natural emeralds, rubies, sapphires and tanzanite along with the gold setting.
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From Sea Point to Stellenbosch, a single message gets you a private, unhurried valuation from people who explain every number.
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