21K Gold Price Today
As of September 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM EDT, 21K gold is worth $120.55 per gram. That figure comes from the live spot price of $4,285.13 per troy ounce, adjusted for the 87.5% gold content in 21K.
21K Gold Value by Weight
| Weight | 21K Melt Value |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | $120.55 |
| 5 grams (ring) | $602.74 |
| 10 grams (bangle) | $1,205.49 |
| 15 grams (heavy bangle) | $1,808.23 |
| 20 grams (chain) | $2,410.98 |
| 31.1 grams (1 troy oz) | $3,749.49 |
| 50 grams (jewelry set) | $6,027.44 |
| 100 grams | $12,054.88 |
Last updated: September 26, 2026 at 4:12 PM EDT
What Buyers Pay for 21K Gold
| Buyer Type | % of Melt | Per Gram |
|---|---|---|
| Low pawn shop offer | 30% | $36.16 |
| Typical pawn shop offer | 40% | $48.22 |
| Best pawn shop offer | 50% | $60.27 |
| Specialist gold buyer | 75% | $90.41 |
| Top specialist offer | 80% | $96.44 |
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.
21K vs Other Karats Per Gram
| Karat | Pure Gold | Stamp | Price Per Gram |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 41.7% | 417 | $57.45 |
| 14K | 58.3% | 585 | $80.36 |
| 18K | 75.0% | 750 | $103.33 |
| 21K | 87.5% | 875 | $120.55 |
| 22K | 91.7% | 916 | $126.29 |
| 24K | 99.9% | 999 | $137.63 |
What 21K Gold Is and What the 875 Stamp Means
21K gold contains 87.5% pure gold, marked with an "875" or "21K" stamp. It sits between 18K and 22K on the purity ladder and carries the deep yellow color that comes with high gold content. You will almost never see 21K in American-made jewelry. It is the standard karat across much of the Middle East, and most 21K in the United States arrived as jewelry bought in Gulf state gold souks, Egypt, Jordan, or Lebanon, or came down through family.
Selling 21K in the US: Know Your Number First
Because 21K is uncommon here, some buyers will test it, and some will quote it as if it were 18K. That single move costs you 14% of the value. Weigh your pieces, confirm the 875 stamp, and bring the live per-gram figure from this page. A buyer who prices your 21K at the 18K rate is either careless or counting on you not knowing the difference.
Common 21K Item Weights
Middle Eastern gold jewelry runs heavy. Single bangles run 8 to 15 grams, and they are usually worn in sets. Chains run 10 to 30 grams. A full bridal or gift set can reach 50 to 100 grams, which puts its gold content well into five figures at current prices. Weigh everything before you talk to a buyer, and read our guide on how to weigh gold at home if you need the right scale.
Run an exact figure with any weight in our gold melt value calculator, or compare every karat side by side on the gold price per gram page.