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9K 10 g melt value today

10 g of 9K gold (37.5% pure gold) is worth about $554 in melt value as of August 28, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($471) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026

9K · 10 g — live estimate

Melt value
$554
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$471
Pure gold content
3.750 g
Per-gram melt
$55.37/g
Purity
37.5% (9K)
As of
August 28, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $148 × 0.375 × 10
     = $554

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $471. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 10 g?

At 10 g, you are usually looking at rings, pendants, lightweight gold bracelets. Confirm the hallmark matches 9K before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 9K 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 $471 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 10 g of 9K gold worth today?
A. About $554 in pure melt value as of August 28, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $471 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure gold is in 10 g of 9K?
A. 9K is 37.5% gold by weight, so 10 g contains about 3.750 g of pure gold.
Q. How do I calculate 9K value myself?
A. Multiply today's gold spot per gram ($148) by the purity (0.375) and by the weight in grams (10). That is $148 × 0.375 × 10 = $554.
Q. Is 10 g a normal weight for 9K 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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