Gold is worth about $128.24 per gram for pure 24K gold as of June 25, 2026, based on a $3,988.59 per troy ounce spot price from the live metals feed used by Cash 4 Gold Trading Post.
That is the raw market value of pure gold before any buyer spread, refining cost, testing result, or item-specific premium. Most gold jewelry is not 24K, so the per-gram value depends on the karat stamped on the piece and what the item actually tests at.
Gold value per gram by karat today
Use this table as a quick raw metal-content estimate. These numbers are not guaranteed cash offers.
| Karat | Gold purity | Raw gold value per gram at $3,988.59/oz |
|---|---|---|
| 10K | 41.7% gold | about $53.47 |
| 14K | 58.3% gold | about $74.76 |
| 18K | 75.0% gold | about $96.18 |
| 22K | 91.7% gold | about $117.59 |
| 24K | 99.9% gold | about $128.11 |
If your item is marked 14K, the raw gold-content value is about $74.76 per gram today before buyer margin. If it is marked 10K, the raw gold-content value is about $53.47 per gram today before buyer margin.
How to calculate gold value per gram
The basic math is:
- Start with the gold spot price per troy ounce.
- Divide by 31.1035 to convert the spot price to pure gold value per gram.
- Multiply by the item's gold purity.
- Multiply by the item's weight in grams.
At today's spot price, pure 24K gold is about $128.24 per gram. A 14K piece uses a 0.583 purity multiplier, so 14K raw gold content is about $74.76 per gram.
Example: 12 grams of 14K gold
If a 14K bracelet weighs 12 grams, the rough raw gold-content math is:
12 grams x $74.76 per gram = about $897.14 in raw gold content before buyer margin.
The final quote will usually be lower than raw melt value because a buyer has testing, refining, hedging, and operating costs. A serious gold buyer should still show you the spot price, the karat test, the gram weight, and the math behind the offer.
Example: 5 grams of 10K gold
If a 10K ring weighs 5 grams, the rough raw gold-content math is:
5 grams x $53.47 per gram = about $267.37 in raw gold content before buyer margin.
This is why small differences in karat matter. A 5 gram 18K ring contains much more gold than a 5 gram 10K ring, even if the two rings look similar.
Why the buyer's quote is not the same as the raw gram value
The gold price you see online is the market price for refined pure gold. Jewelry still has to be tested, weighed, sorted, refined, and sold back into the market.
The final cash quote can change based on:
- The exact karat confirmed by testing
- The total gram weight after stones, steel springs, or non-gold parts are removed
- Whether the piece is scrap, bullion, collectible, or designer jewelry
- Market movement between quote time and refining or resale
- The buyer's spread from raw melt value
Condition usually matters less for scrap gold than people expect. A broken chain, bent ring, single earring, or damaged bracelet can still have value if the gold content is there.
When gold can be worth more than the gram table
Do not automatically treat every gold item as scrap.
Gold coins, bullion, estate jewelry, designer jewelry, and some watches can carry value beyond the gram weight. A gold coin may have a premium because of year, mint mark, condition, or collector demand. A designer piece may have resale value beyond the metal content.
If you have a mixed lot, bring it in together. Cash 4 Gold Trading Post can separate scrap items from pieces that deserve a closer look.
Get a real per-gram quote in Central New Jersey
Online math gives you a starting point, not a final offer. A real quote needs the item in hand so the buyer can test karat, confirm weight, and check whether there is value beyond melt.
Cash 4 Gold Trading Post buys gold jewelry, broken gold, coins, bullion, dental gold, estate jewelry, silver, platinum, watches, and diamonds at six Central New Jersey locations:
- East Brunswick: 111 Main St Suite 9, (732) 898-6565
- New Brunswick: 51 Bayard St, (732) 543-1313
- Middlesex: 748 Bound Brook Rd, (732) 629-7600
- Millstone: 494 Monmouth Rd Suite 5, (732) 444-2022
- Brick: 921 Cedar Bridge Ave, (732) 444-2094
- Manalapan: 356 US-9 Unit 6, (732) 483-4145
No appointment is needed. Bring your gold and a valid photo ID for a free quote.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is gold worth per gram today? Gold is about $128.24 per gram for pure 24K gold as of June 25, 2026, based on a $3,988.59 per troy ounce spot price.
How much is 14K gold worth per gram today? At today's spot price, 14K gold has about $74.76 of raw gold content per gram before buyer margin.
How much is 10K gold worth per gram today? At today's spot price, 10K gold has about $53.47 of raw gold content per gram before buyer margin.
Why is my cash offer lower than the gold value per gram? The table shows raw metal value before buyer spread, refining cost, testing, market risk, and operating cost. A buyer should still explain the quote using spot price, karat, and gram weight.
Is broken gold priced by the gram? Usually yes. Broken gold is often valued by karat and weight, so a broken 14K chain can still have meaningful value if it tests correctly.
Updated June 25, 2026 with live gold pricing from metals.dev.
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What Should a Seller Bring for a Fast Same-Day Quote?
Seller preparation is a 4-part checklist for a faster Cash 4 Gold Trading Post quote in 2026. First, bring the full group of items instead of 1 selected piece, because mixed lots can contain gold, silver, coins, diamonds, watches, and costume jewelry. Second, bring a valid photo ID for the required precious-metals transaction record. Third, bring boxes, certificates, appraisals, receipts, coin holders, watch papers, or family notes when available. Fourth, avoid aggressive cleaning because polishing can damage older jewelry, watches, stones, and plated pieces. Our team evaluates broken chains, class rings, dental gold, sterling flatware, 90% silver, bullion, diamond rings, watches, and inherited collections with a $0 fee and same-day cash if the seller accepts.
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