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* Gold melt value

10K 3 g melt value today

3 g of 10K gold (41.7% pure gold) is worth about $163 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($139) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

10K · 3 g — live estimate

Melt value
$163
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$139
Pure gold content
1.251 g
Per-gram melt
$54.40/g
Purity
41.7% (10K)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $130 × 0.417 × 3
     = $163

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $139. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 3 g?

At 3 g, you are usually looking at rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets. Confirm the hallmark matches 10K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 10K stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-gold parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $139 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 3 g of 10K gold worth today?
A. About $163 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $139 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 3 g of 10K?
A. 10K is 41.7% gold by weight, so 3 g contains about 1.251 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 10K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($130) by the purity (0.417) and by the weight in grams (3). That is $130 × 0.417 × 3 = $163.
Q. Is 3 g a normal weight for 10K jewelry?
A. Yes for rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets. Weigh only the gold — exclude stones and non-gold findings — before using this estimate.

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