Gold price · 14k · 58.3% pure
14k gold price per gram today
14k gold is 58.3% pure and is the most common gold used in American jewelry. Here is what a gram of 14k gold is worth at today’s spot price, and roughly what a pawn shop or gold buyer might offer.
- 14k per gram $80.61 melt value
- Per pennyweight $125.37 1.555 grams
- Per troy ounce $2,507.31 31.1 grams of 14k
- Gold spot $4,298.25 pure, per troy ounce
Prices as of September 15, 2026. Updating to the live gold price…
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Gold price per gram by purity
Melt value of each common purity at today’s spot price. The 14k row is highlighted.
| Purity | Stamp | Per gram | Per dwt | Per troy oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24k | 999 or 24K | $138.05 | $214.70 | $4,293.95 |
| 22k | 916 or 22K | $126.68 | $197.00 | $3,940.06 |
| 18k | 750 or 18K | $103.64 | $161.18 | $3,223.69 |
| 14k | 585 or 14K | $80.61 | $125.37 | $2,507.31 |
| 10k | 417 or 10K | $57.58 | $89.55 | $1,790.94 |
What common weights of 14k are worth
| Weight | Pure gold | Melt value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram | 0.58 g | $80.61 |
| 2 grams | 1.17 g | $161.22 |
| 5 grams | 2.92 g | $403.06 |
| 10 grams | 5.83 g | $806.12 |
| 20 grams | 11.67 g | $1,612.24 |
| 1 pennyweight | 0.91 g | $125.37 |
| 10 pennyweight | 9.07 g | $1,253.66 |
| 1 troy ounce | 18.14 g | $2,507.31 |
How the 14k price is worked out
14k gold is 58.3% pure gold by weight, and the rest is other metals such as copper, silver and zinc. So one gram of 14k contains 0.583 grams of pure gold, and its melt value is that amount times the live spot price per gram. The other metals in the alloy aren’t counted, because buyers don’t pay for them.
Where you find 14k gold
Most engagement rings, wedding bands, chains and class rings sold in the US are 14k. It holds up well to daily wear and costs less than 18k. European pieces stamped 585 are also 14k, with a slightly higher 58.5% gold content.
14k at a pawn shop
Pawn shops weigh 14k gold in grams or pennyweights and offer a share of melt value. Knowing that share matters: at 60% of melt, a 10-gram chain brings in far less than it would from a refiner paying 90%. Use the calculator above with your weight to see both numbers before you sell.
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14k gold price per gram — FAQ
How much is 1 gram of 14k gold worth?
One gram of 14k gold is worth 58.3% of the spot price of a gram of pure gold. The live figure at the top of this page does that math with today’s price. That is its melt value; what you are offered when you sell will be lower.
What does 14k gold look like stamped?
14k gold is usually stamped 585 or 14K. Look inside ring bands, on clasps and near the ends of chains. A stamp is a claim, not a guarantee, so a buyer will still test the piece.
What is 14k gold worth per pennyweight?
A pennyweight is 1.5552 grams, so 14k gold per pennyweight is worth 1.5552 times the price per gram shown above. Many US buyers quote prices per pennyweight, so the page shows both.
How much will a buyer actually pay for 14k gold?
Less than melt value. Pawn shops and jewelry stores often offer somewhere around 50% to 80% of melt, because they resell to a refiner and keep a margin. Refiners and mail-in buyers that pay by assay usually pay more, often 80% to 95% or better on larger lots. Get the weight and purity yourself first, so you know what the metal is worth before you hear an offer.
How do I weigh jewelry at home?
Use a kitchen or jewelry scale that reads to at least 0.1 gram, and weigh each purity separately, since a 10k chain and an 18k ring are worth very different amounts per gram. Stones, clasps made of other metals and hollow parts filled with resin add weight but no gold, so the melt value of set pieces is lower than the gross weight suggests.