21k Gold Calculator
Calculate your gold jewelry value
This calculator shows the melt value of scrap gold based on live spot prices. Actual buyback prices from dealers are typically 70-95% of spot price depending on purity and quantity.
21k gold price table
| Weight | USD | EUR | GBP |
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| 50 g | — | — | — |
| 100 g | — | — | — |
Melt value at the live spot price. Dealers usually pay less — see the selling tips below.
What is 21 karat gold?
21 karat gold contains 87.5% pure gold and is the everyday jewelry standard across Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and much of the Gulf. Local gold souks quote a daily 21k price per gram that follows the world spot price closely.
Bangles, necklaces, bridal sets and coins sold in Middle Eastern markets. The deep yellow colour is prized, and the piece is often bought as savings as much as decoration.
How the 21k price per gram is calculated
World gold markets quote a single spot price for pure (24k) gold per troy ounce. One troy ounce is 31.1035 grams, so the price of one gram of pure gold is the spot price divided by 31.1035. 21k gold is 875/1000 pure, so its price per gram is that figure multiplied by 0.875.
Example: a 10 gram 21k chain contains 8.75 g of pure gold. At today's price its melt value is about —. A buyer paying 85% of melt value would offer roughly —.
Hallmarks and testing
Stamps read "875" or "21K". Arabic numerals (٨٧٥) may appear on regional pieces, together with the country's assay mark.
Selling 21k gold: tips
Gulf and Egyptian dealers usually buy back 21k close to the daily per-gram rate minus a small deduction, because it is resold rather than refined. Making charges paid at purchase are not refunded.
- Compare the souk's buy-back price with the 21k melt value on this page — a deduction above 5% is worth negotiating.
- Get at least two quotes and ask each buyer for the payout as a percentage of melt value.
- Sort your items by karat before visiting a buyer — mixed lots are often priced at the lowest karat.
- Check the live price on this page on the day you sell; gold can move 1–2% in a single session.
Comparing purities? See 9k gold price per gram, 10k gold price per gram, 14k gold price per gram, 18k gold price per gram, 22k gold price per gram, 24k gold price per gram, or value mixed jewelry with the scrap gold calculator. Full spot prices are on the gold price per gram page.
21k Gold FAQ
How much is 21k gold worth per gram today?
21k gold is 87.5% pure, so one gram is worth 0.875 times the price of a gram of pure gold. At the current spot price that is — per gram in US dollars, before any dealer deduction.
What does the 875 stamp mean?
875 is the millesimal fineness: 875 parts of pure gold per 1,000 parts of alloy. It is the same thing as 21 karat. Stamps read "875" or "21K". Arabic numerals (٨٧٥) may appear on regional pieces, together with the country's assay mark.
How do I calculate the value of my 21k gold?
Weigh the item in grams, multiply by 0.875 to get the pure gold weight, then multiply by the spot price per gram (spot price per troy ounce divided by 31.1035). The calculator on this page does this for you in 30+ currencies.
How much will a buyer pay for 21k scrap gold?
Gulf and Egyptian dealers usually buy back 21k close to the daily per-gram rate minus a small deduction, because it is resold rather than refined. Making charges paid at purchase are not refunded.
What else is in 21k gold?
The rest of 21k gold is 12.5% other metals, mostly copper and silver. These metals change the colour and hardness but have little or no resale value, so only the gold content is paid for.
Where is 21k gold most common?
Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Jordan, Iraq and Turkey (where 21k is also widely traded alongside 22k).