Melt value is what the raw metal in your jewelry is worth at today's spot price, before any buyer's cut. Pick the metal, enter the weight, and see the number buyers start from.
Before you sell: melt value is the floor, not the price. Buyers typically pay 70 to 90% of it. And if your piece has gemstones, a brand name, or fine craftsmanship, it can be worth far more than the metal alone. Melting it down could destroy most of its value.
Spot prices as of 2026-08-04. Gold $4,071.11, silver $58.16, platinum $1,662.77 per troy ounce.
| Metal | Purity | Melt value per gram |
|---|---|---|
| Gold 24k | 99.9% | $130.76 |
| Gold 22k | 91.6% | $119.89 |
| Gold 18k | 75% | $98.17 |
| Gold 14k | 58.5% | $76.57 |
| Gold 10k | 41.7% | $54.58 |
| Sterling silver | 92.5% | $1.73 |
| Platinum 950 | 95% | $50.79 |
As of 2026-08-04, 14k gold is worth about $76.57 per gram at melt, based on a gold spot price of $4,071.11 per troy ounce. 14k gold is 58.5% pure, so a 10 gram 14k piece has a melt value of about $765.70.
Divide the weight in grams by 31.1035 to convert to troy ounces, multiply by the spot price, then multiply by the purity of the alloy. 24k gold is 99.9% pure, 22k is 91.6%, 18k is 75%, 14k is 58.5%, 10k is 41.7%, sterling silver is 92.5%, and platinum 950 is 95%.
No. Pawn shops and scrap buyers typically pay 70 to 90% of melt value to cover refining costs and margin. Get more than one quote before you sell, and never accept an offer below 70% of melt.
Often, yes. Gemstones, brand names, and craftsmanship can make a piece worth far more than the metal alone. GemstoneAI identifies gems and jewelry from a photo, checks authenticity signals, and gives you a real market valuation in seconds. Free to try.