How much is 18K gold per gram in Mexico today?

MX$1,819.19 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in Mexico?

16% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in Mexico?

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.

Mexico · 16% VAT on jewellery

18K gold price per gram in MXN today

MX$1,819.19 per gram · MX$18,191.88 per 10 g · 1 USD = 17.185 MXN

18K (750) is 75.0% gold. In Mexico jewellery carries 16% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in MXN

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	MXN per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	MX$909.59	MX$9,095.94
10K	417	41.7%	MX$1,011.47	MX$10,114.69
14K	585	58.5%	MX$1,418.97	MX$14,189.67
18K	750	75.0%	MX$1,819.19	MX$18,191.88
21K	875	87.5%	MX$2,122.39	MX$21,223.86
22K	916	91.6%	MX$2,221.83	MX$22,218.35
24K	999	99.9%	MX$2,423.16	MX$24,231.58

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 MXN

Typical piece	Weight	18K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	MX$4,547.97
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	MX$8,732.10
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	MX$6,367.16
Signet ring	10 g	MX$18,191.88
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	MX$6,367.16
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	MX$25,468.63
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	MX$54,575.64
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	MX$5,457.56

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 Mexico today?: MX$1,819.19 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in Mexico?: 16% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in Mexico?: 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

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