What is 18K Gold worth today?
18K Gold is 75.0% pure. Enter the weight to see today’s melt value at the live gold price, then find out what your piece is really worth.
18K Gold melt
18K · 75.0%18K Gold melt value
$1,035.20
at $4,293.12/oz gold · updated Jun 15, 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.
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18K gold is 75% pure, a common standard for fine jewelry. Multiply the weight in grams by 0.75 and by the current gold price per gram for its melt value. Enter a weight to calculate, or get a free jewelry appraisal from a photo in under 60 seconds.
Reviewed by the SnapAppraise team · Informed by 41,000+ jewelry appraisals · Gold price updated Jun 15, 2026
Today's 18K Gold value
18K Gold price by weight
Melt value of 18K Gold at common weights, at today's live gold price.
| Weight of 18K Gold | Melt value |
|---|---|
| 1 gram | $103.52 |
| 5 grams | $517.60 |
| 10 grams | $1,035.20 |
| 1 dwt (pennyweight) | $160.99 |
| 1 troy ounce | $3,219.84 |
Other gold karats
Melt is the floor
Your 18K Gold piece is probably worth more than melt
Melt is what a refiner pays for the metal. Stones, a maker's mark, and condition push the resale value higher. A photo-based estimate shows that full value.
Common questions
18K Gold 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.
Melt is the floor. See what your 18K Gold is really worth.
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