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How much is a 22K gold bracelet worth?
A typical solid 22K gold bracelet (~18 g, no stones) is worth about $2,151 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — scrap offers usually land near $1,828 (~85% of melt). Plain bracelets in this karat commonly weigh 8–40 g ($956–$4,780 melt).
Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026
22K gold bracelet — live estimate
- Typical weight
- 18 g (8–40 g)
- Melt (typical)
- $2,151
- Scrap (~85%)
- $1,828
- Melt range
- $956 – $4,780
- Scrap range
- $813 – $4,063
- Per-gram melt
- $120/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 × $120 for melt, or × $102 for a realistic scrap ballpark. Need an exact weight page? See 22K gold by gram.
What counts as a typical bracelet?
solid bangles, curb bracelets, and link bracelets.
Next steps
- Confirm the 22K stamp via the hallmark guide.
- Weigh gold only; exclude stones and non-gold findings.
- Compare scrap offers to $1,828 and consider selling intact if the piece is branded or gem-set.
- Unsure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.
* Frequently asked
FAQ
- Q. How much is a 22K gold bracelet worth today?
- A. At a typical 18 g weight, about $2,151 melt / $1,828 scrap as of July 13, 2026. Your piece may differ — multiply its gold-only weight in grams by $120/g.
- Q. What does a 22K 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 22K bracelet?
- A. 22K is 91.6% gold, so ~18 g of 22K contains about 16.49 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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