Brazil · 18% VAT on jewellery
18K gold price per gram in BRL today
R$543.72 per gram · R$5,437.23 per 10 g · 1 USD = 5.136 BRL
18K (750) is 75.0% gold. In Brazil jewellery carries 18% VAT (ICMS varies by state), added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in BRL
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | BRL per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | R$271.86 | R$2,718.62 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | R$302.31 | R$3,023.10 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | R$424.10 | R$4,241.04 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | R$543.72 | R$5,437.23 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | R$634.34 | R$6,343.44 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | R$664.07 | R$6,640.68 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | R$724.24 | R$7,242.40 |
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 18K pieces are worth in BRL
| Typical piece | Weight | 18K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | R$1,359.31 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | R$2,609.87 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | R$1,903.03 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | R$5,437.23 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | R$1,903.03 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | R$7,612.13 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | R$16,311.70 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | R$1,631.17 |
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 18K gold per gram in Brazil today?
- R$543.72 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in Brazil?
- 18% VAT (ICMS varies by state). The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in Brazil?
- 18K is common in France, Italy, Switzerland, the UK's fine trade and most luxury houses; 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.
18K in other currencies
- 18K gold per gram in USDthe United States
- 18K gold per gram in EURthe euro area
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- 18K gold per gram in INRIndia
- 18K gold per gram in AEDthe United Arab Emirates
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