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Gold Melt Value
Calculate the melt value of scrap gold jewelry by weight and karat
Current gold spot price
$128.48/gram
$3,996.30/troy oz
10k Gold
41.7% pure
5g
$267.67
10g
$535.35
20g
$1,070.70
50g
$2,676.75
14k Gold
58.3% pure
5g
$374.74
10g
$749.49
20g
$1,498.98
50g
$3,747.45
18k Gold
75.0% pure
5g
$481.81
10g
$963.63
20g
$1,927.26
50g
$4,818.15
22k Gold
91.7% pure
5g
$588.88
10g
$1,177.77
20g
$2,355.54
50g
$5,888.84
24k Gold
100.0% pure
5g
$642.42
10g
$1,284.84
20g
$2,569.68
50g
$6,424.19
Light ring (2-3g)
2.5g
14k
$187.37
18k
$240.91
22k
$294.44
Heavy ring (5-7g)
6g
14k
$449.69
18k
$578.18
22k
$706.66
Thin chain (10-15g)
12.5g
14k
$936.86
18k
$1,204.54
22k
$1,472.21
Heavy chain (20-30g)
25g
14k
$1,873.72
18k
$2,409.07
22k
$2,944.42
Bracelet (8-12g)
10g
14k
$749.49
18k
$963.63
22k
$1,177.77
Earring pair (2-4g)
3g
14k
$224.85
18k
$289.09
22k
$353.33
Important Notes
Use a jewelry scale to weigh items in grams. Separate by karat if possible.
Check stamps (10k, 14k, etc.). Have unstamped items tested by a jeweler.
Contact multiple buyers. Compare offers as a percentage of melt value.
Select a reputable buyer. Ask about testing, fees, and payment terms.
Scrap gold refers to gold items sold for their metal content rather than as finished jewelry. This includes broken jewelry, dental gold, or unwanted gold items.
Multiply the weight in grams by the gold purity percentage, then multiply by the current price per gram of pure gold. This gives the melt value.
No. The calculator shows melt value (the raw gold content value). Refiners and dealers typically pay 70-95% of melt value depending on purity, quantity, and market conditions.
Look for a stamp (10k, 14k, 18k, etc.) inside rings or on clasps. If unstamped, a jeweler can test the purity using acid tests or electronic testers.
Consider sentimental value, design quality, and potential resale value as jewelry. Well-made designer or antique pieces often sell for more than melt value.