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* Gold melt value

22K 3 g melt value today

3 g of 22K gold (91.6% pure gold) is worth about $359 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($305) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

22K · 3 g — live estimate

Melt value
$359
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$305
Pure gold content
2.748 g
Per-gram melt
$120/g
Purity
91.6% (22K)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $130 × 0.916 × 3
     = $359

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $305. 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 22K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 22K 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 $305 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 22K gold worth today?
A. About $359 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $305 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 3 g of 22K?
A. 22K is 91.6% gold by weight, so 3 g contains about 2.748 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 22K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($130) by the purity (0.916) and by the weight in grams (3). That is $130 × 0.916 × 3 = $359.
Q. Is 3 g a normal weight for 22K 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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