How much is 10K gold per gram in Switzerland today?

CHF 48.54 per gram of 10K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in Switzerland?

8.1% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in Switzerland?

10K is common in the United States and Canada; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.

Is the gold price different in each country?

No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

Switzerland · 8.1% VAT on jewellery

10K gold price per gram in CHF today

CHF 48.54 per gram · CHF 485.40 per 10 g · 1 USD = 0.825 CHF

10K (417) is 41.7% gold. In Switzerland jewellery carries 8.1% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in CHF

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	CHF per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	CHF 43.65	CHF 436.51
10K	417	41.7%	CHF 48.54	CHF 485.40
14K	585	58.5%	CHF 68.10	CHF 680.96
18K	750	75.0%	CHF 87.30	CHF 873.02
21K	875	87.5%	CHF 101.85	CHF 1,018.53
22K	916	91.6%	CHF 106.63	CHF 1,066.25
24K	999	99.9%	CHF 116.29	CHF 1,162.87

Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.

What typical 10K pieces are worth in CHF

Typical piece	Weight	10K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	CHF 121.35
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	CHF 232.99
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	CHF 169.89
Signet ring	10 g	CHF 485.40
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	CHF 169.89
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	CHF 679.56
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	CHF 1,456.20
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	CHF 145.62

Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.

Frequently asked

How much is 10K gold per gram in Switzerland today?: CHF 48.54 per gram of 10K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in Switzerland?: 8.1% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in Switzerland?: 10K is common in the United States and Canada; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
Is the gold price different in each country?: No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

10K in other currencies

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