Japan · 10% VAT on jewellery
10K gold price per gram in JPY today
¥9,172 per gram · ¥91,721 per 10 g · 1 USD = 155.836 JPY
10K (417) is 41.7% gold. In Japan jewellery carries 10% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in JPY
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | JPY per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | ¥8,248 | ¥82,483 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | ¥9,172 | ¥91,721 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | ¥12,867 | ¥128,674 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | ¥16,497 | ¥164,966 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | ¥19,246 | ¥192,461 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | ¥20,148 | ¥201,479 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | ¥21,974 | ¥219,735 |
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 JPY
| Typical piece | Weight | 10K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | ¥22,930 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | ¥44,026 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | ¥32,102 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | ¥91,721 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | ¥32,102 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | ¥128,410 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | ¥275,164 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | ¥27,516 |
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 Japan today?
- ¥9,172 per gram of 10K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in Japan?
- 10% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in Japan?
- 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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