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* Jewelry melt value

How much is a 10K gold bracelet worth?

A typical solid 10K gold bracelet (~18 g, no stones) is worth about $1,012 in melt value as of October 13, 2026 — scrap offers usually land near $860 (~85% of melt). Plain bracelets in this karat commonly weigh 8–40 g ($450–$2,248 melt).

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated October 13, 2026

10K gold bracelet — live estimate

Typical weight
18 g (8–40 g)
Melt (typical)
$1,012
Scrap (~85%)
$860
Melt range
$450 – $2,248
Scrap range
$382 – $1,911
Per-gram melt
$56.21/g

How to weigh your bracelet

Remove charms on jump rings before weighing if they are a different metal or plated.

Then multiply gold-only grams × $56.21 for melt, or × $47.78 for a realistic scrap ballpark. Need an exact weight page? See 10K gold by gram.

What counts as a typical bracelet?

solid bangles, curb bracelets, and link bracelets.

Next steps

  1. Confirm the 10K stamp via the hallmark guide.
  2. Weigh gold only; exclude stones and non-gold findings.
  3. Compare scrap offers to $860 and consider selling intact if the piece is branded or gem-set.
  4. Unsure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is a 10K gold bracelet worth today?
A. At a typical 18 g weight, about $1,012 melt / $860 scrap as of October 13, 2026. Your piece may differ — multiply its gold-only weight in grams by $56.21/g.
Q. What does a 10K bracelet usually weigh?
A. Plain bracelets (no large stones) commonly fall between 8 g and 40 g. That is solid bangles, curb bracelets, and link bracelets.
Q. How much pure gold is in a typical 10K bracelet?
A. 10K is 41.7% gold, so ~18 g of 10K contains about 7.51 g of pure gold.
Q. Should I sell my bracelet for scrap or intact?
A. Scrap pays near melt. Designer, branded, or gem-set bracelets often sell for more intact via a jeweler or marketplace. Compare both before melting.

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