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TL;DR
- 14K gold is 58.3% pure, so it’s worth 58.3% of the price of pure gold. The live value per gram is below.
- To work out your piece: weigh it in grams and multiply by the price per gram.
- That’s the melt value. A buyer pays less, and the price in a store is much more, because of design and markup.
- LemonTrades follows the gold price for you and tells you what moved it, and why, within seconds.
14K is the most common gold in US jewelry. Here’s what yours is worth at today’s price.
How to work out what your 14K gold is worth
- Check the stamp: 14K, 14KT or 585. Stamps like 14K GF or 14K GP mean filled or plated, which is worth far less.
- Weigh it in grams on a kitchen or jewelry scale. Remove stones if you can; they count toward the weight but not the gold.
- Multiply the weight by the price per gram above.
What buyers actually pay
No buyer pays full melt value, since they have to refine the gold and make a profit. Offers vary widely, so get at least three. See who buys gold near me. In a store, new 14K jewelry costs far more than its melt value, because you’re paying for the design, work and markup.
14K against other karats
| Gold | Per gram | Per pennyweight | Per ounce |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K100.0% gold | $– | $– | $– |
| 18K75.0% gold | $– | $– | $– |
| 14K58.3% gold | $– | $– | $– |
| 10K41.7% gold | $– | $– | $– |
Why the value changes every day
14K gold follows the gold price, which moves with interest rates, the dollar and fear in the markets. See why gold goes up, why gold drops and the gold price live. Not sure it’s real? See how to tell if gold is real.
Sources
Education, not financial advice. See our disclaimer.
