How much is 9K gold per gram in the United States today?

$52.93 per gram of 9K 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?

9K is common in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand; 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.

the United States · 0% VAT on jewellery

9K gold price per gram in USD today

$52.93 per gram · $529.29 per 10 g

9K (375) is 37.5% 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 9K pieces are worth in USD

Typical piece	Weight	9K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	$132.32
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	$254.06
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	$185.25
Signet ring	10 g	$529.29
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	$185.25
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	$741.01
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	$1,587.88
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	$158.79

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 9K gold per gram in the United States today?: $52.93 per gram of 9K 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?: 9K is common in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand; 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.

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