Gold: Guides and markets
Expert articles about the gold market, pricing and practical tips for selling your gold.
Radically transparent — what it means in practice
In gold trading, the seller never knows what their gold is actually worth. We wanted to do the opposite — everything is public, documented and verifiable.
How is the gold price formed — LBMA, spot price and what it means for you
London's LBMA sets the gold reference price twice a day. We explain what the spot price means and how it directly affects your gold selling price.
18K or 14K — which gold gives more when you sell?
The carat number indicates gold purity, but the final price is affected by more factors. We explain why 18K does not always mean a better payout.
Gold prices rose 23% last year — what drove the rise?
Gold was one of the best-performing asset classes of 2025. We examine which macroeconomic factors drove the rally and what it means for sellers.
Gold Lab launches collection service across all of Finland — order now for free
We have expanded our collection service to cover all of Finland. Now your gold is collected from your door, no matter where in Finland you live.
4 ways to identify real gold at home — before you sell
Hallmarks, magnet, density and colour — four practical methods to verify your gold's authenticity and carat value before sending it in.
Gold Lab vs. jeweller vs. pawn shop — who pays the most?
We ran a practical comparison: we sent the same batch of gold to three different buyers. The results surprised even us.
Gold Lab receives ISO certification for gold analysis — what does it mean?
We have obtained the international ISO 17025 certificate for gold analysis. The certification means our measurement results are officially audited and internationally recognised.