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* Gold melt value

18K 500 g melt value today

500 g of 18K gold (75.0% pure gold) is worth about $48,923 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($41,585) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of gold bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

18K · 500 g — live estimate

Melt value
$48,923
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$41,585
Pure gold content
375.000 g
Per-gram melt
$97.85/g
Purity
75.0% (18K)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $130 × 0.75 × 500
     = $48,923

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $41,585. 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 18K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 18K 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 $41,585 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 18K gold worth today?
A. About $48,923 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $41,585 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 500 g of 18K?
A. 18K is 75.0% gold by weight, so 500 g contains about 375.000 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 18K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($130) by the purity (0.75) and by the weight in grams (500). That is $130 × 0.75 × 500 = $48,923.
Q. Is 500 g a normal weight for 18K 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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