Gauteng is where South Africa's gold story began, and it is still where the most gold changes hands. The Reef was built on it, and many Joburg families have been buying Krugerrands, gold watches and jewellery as a hedge for generations. That also means the city is full of buyers, from mall kiosks to cash-for-gold signs on street corners, and it can be hard to know who to trust.
WM Gold Exchange keeps it simple. We meet you where you are comfortable, at home, at the office or at a busy coffee spot in Sandton, Rosebank or Menlyn, and we value your items openly on the table. No back rooms, no taking your jewellery out of sight, and no pressure to accept.
We cover Johannesburg from Midrand down to the south, the northern suburbs, the West Rand out to Krugersdorp, the East Rand through Bedfordview, Boksburg and Benoni, and Pretoria from Centurion to Waterkloof and Montana. Because Gauteng traffic is what it is, we plan routes by area, so tell us your suburb and we will give you a realistic time.
Areas we cover in Johannesburg
These are the Gauteng areas we visit regularly. If you are just outside them, in Vaal or Hartbeespoort for example, ask us and we will usually make a plan.
Gold buyers in Sandton & Northern Johannesburg
Sandton, Bryanston, Fourways, Rivonia and up to Midrand, we meet clients across the northern suburbs every week.
In the northern suburbs we see a lot of modern luxury watches, diamond jewellery and Krugerrands.
Where we meet: a coffee shop in Sandton City, Nicolway, Fourways Mall or near your home.
Suburbs: Sandton, Bryanston, Bryanston East, Fourways, Morningside Sandton, Illovo, Hyde Park, Dunkeld, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Woodmead, Paulshof, Lonehill, Dainfern, Douglasdale, Benmore, Craighall, Kyalami, Midrand, Wendywood, Gallo Manor, Magaliessig, Broadacres, Cedar Lakes, Chartwell.
What we buy in Sandton & Northern Johannesburg:
Gold buyers in Rosebank, Randburg & Inner North
We buy gold in Rosebank, Melrose, Houghton, Parkhurst, Randburg and the leafy suburbs around them.
Older homes in the inner north often hold family jewellery, gold coins and vintage watches that have not been valued in years.
Where we meet: a café in Rosebank, Parkhurst's 4th Avenue or Melrose Arch.
Suburbs: Rosebank, Melrose, Houghton, Parkhurst, Parktown North, Parkview, Westcliff, Killarney, Greenside, Emmarentia, Linden, Northcliff, Randburg, Blairgowrie, Saxonwold, Parktown, Oaklands, Orchards, Norwood, Highlands North, Fairland, Ferndale, Bordeaux, Fontainebleau, Robindale, Cresta, Victory Park.
What we buy in Rosebank, Randburg & Inner North:
Gold buyers in West Rand
Roodepoort, Krugersdorp, Florida, Honeydew and the rest of the West Rand are all covered.
West Rand clients often sell broken gold and older jewellery, and every piece is tested in front of you.
Where we meet: a coffee shop at Clearwater Mall, Cresta or near your home.
Suburbs: Roodepoort, Ruimsig, Krugersdorp, Florida, Weltevreden Park, Honeydew, Little Falls, Constantia Kloof, Randpark Ridge, Radiokop, Wilgeheuwel, Northgate, Strubens Valley, Muldersdrift.
What we buy in West Rand:
Gold buyers in East Rand
We buy gold in Bedfordview, Edenvale, Kempton Park, Boksburg, Benoni and across Ekurhuleni.
East Rand clients bring everything from single rings to coin collections, and we treat every visit the same.
Where we meet: a coffee shop at Eastgate, Bedford Centre, Greenstone or near you.
Suburbs: Bedfordview, Edenvale, Kempton Park, Boksburg, Benoni, Germiston, Brakpan, Springs, Modderfontein, Greenstone, Primrose, Sunward Park, Glen Marais, Birchleigh, Northmead, Rynfield, Farrarmere, Lakefield.
What we buy in East Rand:
Gold buyers in Southern Johannesburg & Vaal
From Alberton and Glenvista to Soweto, Lenasia and the Vaal, we come to you.
In the south we often see older 9ct jewellery and Indian-style gold, so we test the carat carefully and explain what we find.
Where we meet: your home or a coffee shop at Mall of the South, Alberton City or nearby.
Suburbs: Alberton, Meyersdal, Glenvista, Mondeor, Soweto, Lenasia, Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Rosettenville, Turffontein, Bassonia, Oakdene, Brackenhurst, New Redruth.
What we buy in Southern Johannesburg & Vaal:
Gold buyers in Pretoria & Centurion
We buy gold in Centurion, Pretoria East, Menlyn, Waterkloof and the wider Tshwane area.
Pretoria clients often sell Krugerrands and inherited jewellery, and many prefer a meeting close to home.
Where we meet: a coffee shop at Menlyn, Centurion Mall, Woodlands or near your home.
Suburbs: Centurion, Pretoria East, Menlyn, Waterkloof, Brooklyn Pretoria, Hatfield, Montana, Irene, Faerie Glen, Garsfontein, Lynnwood, Silver Lakes, Mooikloof, Moreleta Park, Wapadrand, Equestria, Die Wilgers, Lyttelton, Eldoraigne, Rooihuiskraal, Pretoria North, Arcadia, Queenswood.
What we buy in Pretoria & Centurion:
What people in Johannesburg bring us
Krugerrands and bullion coins
Johannesburg has more Krugerrand owners than anywhere else in the country. We buy every size, from 1/10 oz to 1 oz, and our online calculator shows what they are worth today.
Luxury watches
Sandton and the northern suburbs are home to many Rolex, Omega, Cartier, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet owners. We value modern and vintage watches on the second-hand market, not as scrap.
Diamond rings and fine jewellery
Engagement rings, tennis bracelets and designer pieces are common in Gauteng. We assess the gold and the stones separately so you understand both values.
Gold from old investments
Medallions, protea coins and gold bars bought years ago as investments. We check them against live prices and pay the same day.
Everyday gold jewellery
Chains, bangles, signet rings and hoops you no longer wear, from Soweto to Midrand. Each piece is weighed and carat tested while you watch.
Broken and scrap gold
Kinked necklaces, cracked bangles and lone earrings from the East Rand to Centurion are bought on weight and purity, exactly like whole pieces.
Coloured gemstones
Emeralds, rubies, sapphires and tanzanite set in rings and pendants. We confirm the stones are natural before putting a value on them.
Pocket watches and vintage pieces
Gold pocket watches and older Omega, Longines and Heuer wrist watches handed down in Joburg and Pretoria families, valued for both gold and collector interest.
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.
Things Joburg sellers often ask about
Many Gauteng buyers advertise a price per gram that sounds high, then deduct for testing, stones or 'processing' once you arrive. We give you one clear number after testing, and we explain every step of how we got there.
If you are selling Krugerrands, check the rand gold price and the calculator on our site before you speak to any buyer. Coins are the easiest item to compare, and knowing the value upfront puts you in control.
For luxury watches, service history and boxes add value, but a watch without them can still sell well. Business people in Sandton and Pretoria often prefer an office visit at lunch time, which we are happy to do.
Selling gold in Johannesburg, step by step
- 1
Message us your area
Let us know if you are in Joburg, Pretoria or the East or West Rand, plus a short list or photos of your items.
- 2
Choose a place
Your home, your office or a public spot like Sandton City, Rosebank, Fourways or Menlyn. Whatever feels safest to you.
- 3
Open valuation
Everything is weighed and tested on the table. For watches and coins we show you the market prices we are using.
- 4
Paid immediately
If you accept, an instant EFT goes through before we leave. If you do not, you keep your items and owe nothing.
How payment works in Gauteng
Most Johannesburg and Pretoria clients prefer instant EFT, which clears into any major bank within minutes. For larger sales, like several Krugerrands or a luxury watch, this is also the safest option since you are not carrying cash around the city.
Like all registered second-hand dealers, we record your ID and the items sold. Your information is never shared.
Staying safe when selling in Johannesburg
- Use a busy mall, your office or your home. Never meet a buyer in a quiet parking lot or at night.
- Do not tell strangers what you own or where you keep it.
- Be careful of buyers who want to take items away 'for testing'.
- Choose instant EFT over carrying large amounts of cash.
Questions from Johannesburg sellers
Do you buy gold in Pretoria as well as Johannesburg?
Yes. We cover Pretoria and Centurion, including Menlyn, Waterkloof, Brooklyn, Faerie Glen and Montana.
Can we meet at my office in Sandton?
Yes. Office meetings in Sandton, Rosebank, Midrand and Pretoria East are very common, often over lunch.
Do you cover the East Rand and West Rand?
Yes, from Bedfordview, Edenvale, Boksburg and Benoni in the east to Roodepoort, Florida and Krugersdorp in the west.
How much will you pay for my Krugerrands?
We pay 93% of the gold value for 1 oz, 1/2 oz and 1/4 oz coins, and 85% for 1/10 oz. Our calculator shows today's figure.
Do you buy a Rolex without papers?
Yes. Papers help, but we can still value and buy a genuine Rolex or other luxury watch without them.
Is there a fee for the valuation?
No. The visit and the valuation are free, and you are under no obligation to sell.
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Whether you are in Sandton, Soweto, Benoni or Centurion, send us a message and get a straight answer on what your gold is worth.
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