Gold smashed through the $4,000 per ounce mark, marking its strongest annual performance since the 1979 oil crisis — up an astonishing 54% this year alone. Meanwhile, headlines were made in Paris as eight thieves disguised as construction workers carried out a daring daylight robbery at the Louvre, escaping with €88 million worth of the French Crown Jewels.
Back here at home, the soaring gold price has sparked huge interest from investors and customers alike. Many people are wisely turning their savings into beautiful jewellery — pieces they can enjoy wearing, confident their investment is, quite literally, as good as gold.
Then there are just as many customers selling their unwanted jewellery and coins and quite literally turning up at our shops with their whole jewellery boxes and selling those items they no longer wear or may have inherited over time, planning to put their money into something they might get more use off. We have never had a busier time in buying and selling gold.
With the nights drawing in and Christmas just around the corner, shoppers are already getting into the festive spirit. As central banks continue buying gold to strengthen their reserves, a complete price collapse looks unlikely. Some smaller market corrections are to be expected — but gold remains a strong and steady performer.
Now is the perfect time to treat yourself or someone special. If you want stunning gold and diamond jewellery at truly great value, pre-owned jewellery is the smartest way to shop — often half the price of new, with all the same sparkle.
With ten branches across the North, we’re your destination for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Call in today to your nearest Christopher Brown Jewellers branch and make your Christmas come early. We have 6 shops in Yorkshire including Seacroft, York, Shipley, Goole, Pontefract and Batley and 4 in the North West at Wigan, Toxteth, Prescot and Stockport – all with unique stock and the ability to search for that special piece across all our branches.
While many are investing in gold and jewellery, we know that many households and small businesses are feeling the pressure as costs and bills continue to rise. The good news? With gold prices at record highs, now is an excellent opportunity to sell your gold or coin collections — and you might be very pleasantly surprised at what they’re worth.
Remember, gold isn’t just an investment — it’s universal. You can wear it, borrow against it, or sell it, and it holds its value like few other assets. This might just be the new normal.
As regulated pawnbrokers under the Financial Conduct Authority, we pride ourselves on offering a cost-effective, confidential, and friendly solution for anyone needing instant cash. It’s not only families who use our services — many small business owners rely on us to manage short-term cashflow, pay wages, and keep their operations running smoothly through the busy winter season.
Independent researchers regularly highlight that pawnbrokers offer one of the most affordable short-term loan options available. We’re here to help — often more quickly and flexibly than traditional lenders and with no complicated credit checks, you can walk away with your cash within minutes.
So don’t see us as the lender of last resort — come to us first. You’ll find a welcoming team ready to offer straightforward advice and a fair valuation every time.
Whether you’re looking for a business loan or to sell your unwanted gold or just a bit of extra cash for Christmas to simply help to bridge the gap for a couple of months, call in today and see what we can do for you. We’ll always do our best to help.
Brown & Gold now have 10 shop across the North including Christopher Brown Jewellers at York, Seacroft, Shipley, Goole, Pontefract, Stockport, Wigan and Prescot and Brown and Gold Pawnbrokers at Batley and Toxteth.
Call in today or visit our website www.christopherbrownjewellers.co.uk to find your nearest store.
Christopher Brown
