How much is 21K gold per gram in South Africa today?

ZAR 2,008.20 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in South Africa?

15% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in South Africa?

21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; 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.

South Africa · 15% VAT on jewellery

21K gold price per gram in ZAR today

ZAR 2,008.20 per gram · ZAR 20,082.01 per 10 g · 1 USD = 16.260 ZAR

21K (875) is 87.5% gold. In South Africa jewellery carries 15% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in ZAR

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	ZAR per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	ZAR 860.66	ZAR 8,606.58
10K	417	41.7%	ZAR 957.05	ZAR 9,570.51
14K	585	58.5%	ZAR 1,342.63	ZAR 13,426.26
18K	750	75.0%	ZAR 1,721.32	ZAR 17,213.15
21K	875	87.5%	ZAR 2,008.20	ZAR 20,082.01
22K	916	91.6%	ZAR 2,102.30	ZAR 21,023.00
24K	999	99.9%	ZAR 2,292.79	ZAR 22,927.92

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 21K pieces are worth in ZAR

Typical piece	Weight	21K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	ZAR 5,020.50
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	ZAR 9,639.37
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	ZAR 7,028.70
Signet ring	10 g	ZAR 20,082.01
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	ZAR 7,028.70
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	ZAR 28,114.82
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	ZAR 60,246.03
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	ZAR 6,024.60

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 21K gold per gram in South Africa today?: ZAR 2,008.20 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in South Africa?: 15% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in South Africa?: 21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; 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.

21K in other currencies

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