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* Gold melt value

14K 500 g melt value today

500 g of 14K gold (58.5% pure gold) is worth about $43,189 in melt value as of August 28, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($36,711) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of gold bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026

14K · 500 g — live estimate

Melt value
$43,189
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$36,711
Pure gold content
292.500 g
Per-gram melt
$86.38/g
Purity
58.5% (14K)
As of
August 28, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $148 × 0.585 × 500
     = $43,189

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $36,711. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 500 g?

At 500 g, you are usually looking at gold bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory. Confirm the hallmark matches 14K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 14K 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 $36,711 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 500 g of 14K gold worth today?
A. About $43,189 in pure melt value as of August 28, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $36,711 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 500 g of 14K?
A. 14K is 58.5% gold by weight, so 500 g contains about 292.500 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 14K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($148) by the purity (0.585) and by the weight in grams (500). That is $148 × 0.585 × 500 = $43,189.
Q. Is 500 g a normal weight for 14K jewelry?
A. Yes for gold bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory. Weigh only the gold — exclude stones and non-gold findings — before using this estimate.

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