Switzerland · 8.1% VAT on jewellery
22K gold price per gram in CHF today
CHF 106.63 per gram · CHF 1,066.25 per 10 g · 1 USD = 0.825 CHF
22K (916) is 91.6% 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 22K pieces are worth in CHF
| Typical piece | Weight | 22K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | CHF 266.56 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | CHF 511.80 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | CHF 373.19 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | CHF 1,066.25 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | CHF 373.19 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | CHF 1,492.75 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | CHF 3,198.76 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | CHF 319.88 |
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 22K gold per gram in Switzerland today?
- CHF 106.63 per gram of 22K 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?
- 22K is common in India, Pakistan, the Gulf and Southeast Asia; 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.
22K in other currencies
- 22K gold per gram in USDthe United States
- 22K gold per gram in EURthe euro area
- 22K gold per gram in GBPthe United Kingdom
- 22K gold per gram in JPYJapan
- 22K gold per gram in CNYChina
- 22K gold per gram in INRIndia
- 22K gold per gram in AEDthe United Arab Emirates
- 22K gold per gram in SARSaudi Arabia
- 22K gold per gram in TRYTürkiye