14K Gold Price Today
As of —, 14K gold is worth — per gram. That figure comes from the live spot price of — per troy ounce, adjusted for the 58.33% gold content in 14K.
14K Gold Value by Weight
| Weight | 14K Melt Value |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | — |
| 3 grams (small ring) | — |
| 5 grams (heavy ring) | — |
| 10 grams (bracelet) | — |
| 20 grams (chain) | — |
| 31.1 grams (1 troy oz) | — |
| 50 grams | — |
| 100 grams | — |
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What Pawn Shops Pay for 14K Gold
| Buyer Type | % of Melt | Per Gram |
|---|---|---|
| Low pawn shop offer | 30% | — |
| Typical pawn shop offer | 40% | — |
| Best pawn shop offer | 50% | — |
| Specialist gold buyer | 75% | — |
| Top specialist offer | 80% | — |
Refiners quote more on paper, but they set lot minimums measured in ounces or kilos and charge assay and lot fees, so their rate is out of reach for anyone selling a few pieces.
14K vs Other Karats Per Gram
| Karat | Pure Gold | Stamp | Price Per Gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 41.7% | 417 | — |
| 14K | 58.3% | 585 | — |
| 18K | 75.0% | 750 | — |
| 21K | 87.5% | 875 | — |
| 22K | 91.7% | 916 | — |
| 24K | 99.9% | 999 | — |
What 14K Gold Is and What the 585 Stamp Means
14K gold contains 58.33% pure gold. The remaining 41.67% is an alloy of copper, silver, zinc, or nickel that adds strength and shifts the color. Jewelers stamp 14K pieces with "14K", "585", or "583" inside the band or on the clasp. The number 585 refers to 585 parts gold per 1,000. 14K is the most common karat in American jewelry because it resists scratches and dents better than 18K while keeping a warm gold color.
How to Judge an Offer on Your 14K Gold
Melt value is your baseline. Weigh your item in grams, multiply by the live per-gram price above, and you have the number every offer should be measured against. A pawn shop near half of melt is a fast-sale price. A specialist buyer around 80% is a strong offer, and it is the top of the market for scrap. An advertised number well above that is usually about the buyer's marketing, not your gold. Get at least three quotes and bring the melt figure with you, since buyers sharpen their offers when you know the number.
Common 14K Item Weights
A thin wedding band runs 2 to 4 grams. A standard band runs 4 to 7 grams. Chain necklaces range from 5 grams for a light rope chain to 30 grams or more for a heavy Cuban link. Class rings run 10 to 20 grams. Small earrings weigh 1 to 3 grams per pair. Weigh each piece separately if you hold mixed karats, since a 10K ring and a 14K chain carry different per-gram values.
Run an exact figure with any weight and karat in our gold melt value calculator. Compare every karat side by side on the gold price per gram page. For coins, see US gold coin melt values.