22K Gold Price Today
As of —, 22K gold is worth — per gram. That figure comes from the live spot price of — per troy ounce, adjusted for the 91.67% gold content in 22K.
22K Gold Value by Weight
| Weight | 22K Melt Value |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | — |
| 5 grams (ring) | — |
| 10 grams (bangle) | — |
| 20 grams (chain) | — |
| 31.1 grams (1 troy oz) | — |
| 33.93 grams (1 oz Gold Eagle, gross) | — |
| 50 grams (jewelry set) | — |
| 100 grams | — |
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What Buyers Pay for 22K Gold
| Buyer Type | % of Melt | Per Gram |
|---|---|---|
| Low pawn shop offer | 40% | — |
| Average pawn shop offer | 55% | — |
| Strong pawn shop offer | 70% | — |
| Gold buyer / jeweler | 80% | — |
| Coin dealer (bullion coins) | 97% | — |
22K 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 22K Gold Is and What the 916 Stamp Means
22K gold contains 91.67% pure gold, marked with a "916" or "22K" stamp. The number 916 means 916 parts gold per 1,000, and it is the official hallmark standard in India, where 22K dominates the jewelry market. The remaining 8.33% is copper and silver, which hardens the metal just enough to hold up in daily wear while keeping the deep yellow color of high-purity gold.
22K Is the Karat of the World's Great Gold Coins
The American Gold Eagle, the South African Krugerrand, and the British Sovereign are all struck in 22K, an alloy known as crown gold that has served as a coinage standard for centuries. Here is the part that trips people up: a 1 oz Gold Eagle contains a full troy ounce of pure gold. The mint adds the alloy on top, which brings the coin's gross weight to 33.93 grams. So if your Eagle weighs 33.93 grams on the scale, its gold content is exactly 1 troy ounce. See live figures for every coin on our US gold coin melt values and world gold coin melt values pages.
Coins and Jewelry Sell Differently
This matters more for 22K than any other karat. Bullion coins trade at or slightly above melt with coin dealers, so never sell a Gold Eagle or Krugerrand to a scrap buyer at jewelry rates. Jewelry follows the standard payout table above: weigh it, multiply by the live per-gram price, and measure every offer against that number. A pawn shop offering 50% of melt on 22K jewelry is normal for a quick sale. The same offer on a bullion coin is a 47-point giveaway.
Common 22K Item Weights
Indian and Middle Eastern 22K jewelry runs heavy. Bangles run 8 to 15 grams each and usually come in pairs or sets. Chains run 10 to 40 grams. Bridal sets can pass 100 grams, which puts their gold content well into five figures at current prices. Weigh each piece and deduct for stones, since only the gold counts toward melt value.
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.