21K gold price per gram today

The current estimated 21K melt value is $122.33 per gram. This applies an 87.5 percent purity factor to the approved live gold-price source. A purchase offer can differ after testing, non-gold weight, transaction costs and complete-item demand are considered.

An 875 mark generally indicates 875 parts gold per thousand, which is equivalent to 21K or 87.5 percent purity. Check the inside of a ring, the clasp area of a chain or bracelet, the back of an earring, or the bail of a pendant. Have the item tested because markings can be worn, missing or inaccurate.

Yes. Solid 21K gold is a high-purity alloy containing 87.5 percent gold and 12.5 percent other metals. The alloying metals affect color, strength and wear, but do not make properly tested 21K gold less genuine.

21K gold is 87.5 percent pure, while 22K gold is approximately 91.7 percent pure. At the same net weight and live gold price, 22K has a higher melt value. The better selling outcome can still depend on stones, maker, condition and demand for the complete piece.

Start with the mark, net weight and professional purity test rather than assuming the item follows US marking conventions. Photograph any script, maker signatures, assay marks or receipts. These details can help identify the piece and may matter if it has value beyond its gold content.

They can, but the answer depends on the type, quality, condition and saleability of the stones. A melt-only quote may subtract their weight without valuing them. Request an itemized assessment before allowing a stone-set piece to be dismantled.

Gemstones and other non-gold components may be included in the item’s total scale weight but excluded from its net gold weight. Some stones may have separate value, so assess the complete item before removing them or treating the jewelry as scrap.

Yes. Broken chains, bent rings and single earrings can retain gold value when the purity and net gold weight are verified. A signed, antique or well-made piece may also deserve an intact-item review before it is treated as scrap.