the United States · 0% VAT on jewellery
24K gold price per gram in USD today
$141.00 per gram · $1,410.04 per 10 g
24K (999) is 99.9% gold. In the United States jewellery carries 0% VAT (no federal VAT; state and local sales tax of 0–10% at checkout), added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in USD
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | USD per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | $52.93 | $529.29 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | $58.86 | $588.57 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | $82.57 | $825.70 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | $105.86 | $1,058.59 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | $123.50 | $1,235.02 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | $129.29 | $1,292.89 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | $141.00 | $1,410.04 |
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 24K pieces are worth in USD
| Typical piece | Weight | 24K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | $352.51 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | $676.82 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | $493.51 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | $1,410.04 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | $493.51 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | $1,974.05 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | $4,230.12 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | $423.01 |
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 24K gold per gram in the United States today?
- $141.00 per gram of 24K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in the United States?
- 0% VAT (no federal VAT; state and local sales tax of 0–10% at checkout). The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in the United States?
- 24K is common in China, Hong Kong and bullion markets; 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.
24K in other currencies
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