What is your gold worth?
Gold melt calculator
Estimated melt value
$814.93
10 g of 14K gold · at $4,347.70/oz gold · updated Sep 13, 2026
Melt value is the worth of the gold content alone. A finished piece with stones, a maker's mark, or good condition is often worth more.
See if it's worth moreGold is $4,347.70/oz today. Pick your karat, enter the weight, and get an instant melt-value estimate. For the full picture, including craftsmanship, brand, and stones, get a free jewelry appraisal from a photo in under 60 seconds.
How gold value is calculated
- Reviewed by the SnapAppraise team
- Informed by 58,000+ jewelry appraisals
- Gold price updated Sep 13, 2026
To estimate gold value, multiply the weight in grams by the gold purity for its karat and by the current gold price per gram. For example, 14K gold is 58.3% pure. Choose a karat below to calculate, or upload a photo for a free jewelry appraisal in under 60 seconds.
Pick your karat
Today's gold price per gram, by karat
Each karat has its own page with today's live per-gram price and a melt-value table.
Get the full resale value in three steps
A free jewelry appraisal covers craftsmanship, brand, age, and any stones.
Photograph your gold
A few photos from any phone, including the karat stamp if your piece carries one.
Get it matched
Karat, weight, condition, and any stones are read and matched against comparable gold sales.
See the resale range
A full resale estimate, not just the melt floor, in under 60 seconds.
Common questions
Gold value questions
How do I calculate what my gold is worth?⌄
Multiply the weight in grams by the purity for its karat (for example 0.583 for 14K) and by the current gold price per gram. This gives the melt value, which is the value of the pure gold content.
Does karat change how much my gold is worth?⌄
Yes. Karat measures purity, so a higher karat means more pure gold by weight and a higher melt value. 24K is 99.9% pure, while 14K is 58.3% pure.
Is melt value the same as what my jewelry is worth?⌄
Melt value is the value of the gold content alone and acts as a floor. A finished piece can be worth more once craftsmanship, brand, age, and any stones are considered. A free jewelry appraisal weighs all of these.
How accurate is a free photo-based appraisal?⌄
A photo appraisal reads the karat stamp, style, and condition to value your piece against comparable sales. It is a strong starting point and takes under 60 seconds, though a hands-on appraisal can confirm exact weight and purity.
Your jewelry is worth more than its gold.
Stones, craftsmanship, brand, and condition all count toward resale value. Melt leaves every one of them out. Get the full estimate from a few photos in under 60 seconds. Free and private.