Gold & Silver Price Calculator
Calculate the metal value of gold or silver jewelry, coins, or bullion. Enter weight and purity (karat or fineness) to get its melt value at the dated reference spot price shown with every result.
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About Gold & Silver Price Calculator
Spot vs retail
Spot is the wholesale market price. Buying retail (coins, bullion) adds 3-10% premium. Selling: pawn shops 40-60% of spot, jewelers 50-70%, dedicated refiners 90-95%. Always shop multiple buyers for best price.
Karat reference
24k = 99.9% pure. 22k = 91.7% (typical India/Middle East jewelry). 18k = 75% (high-end Western jewelry). 14k = 58.3% (typical US jewelry). 10k = 41.7% (minimum to be called "gold" in US).
Silver fineness
999 = 99.9% pure (investment-grade bars). 925 sterling = 92.5% (typical jewelry, flatware). 800 (some European coins). 720 (older US coins). Lower fineness coins are worth less per gram but still have melt value.