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How much is a 22K gold earrings worth?
A typical solid 22K gold earrings (~2.5 g, no stones) is worth about $299 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — scrap offers usually land near $254 (~85% of melt). Plain earrings in this karat commonly weigh 1–6 g ($120–$717 melt).
Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026
22K gold earrings — live estimate
- Typical weight
- 2.5 g (1–6 g)
- Melt (typical)
- $299
- Scrap (~85%)
- $254
- Melt range
- $120 – $717
- Scrap range
- $102 – $609
- Per-gram melt
- $120/g
How to weigh your earrings
Weigh both earrings together. Exclude steel or silicone backs; gold friction backs count toward the melt weight.
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 earrings?
a matched pair of studs or small hoops (both pieces together).
Next steps
- Confirm the 22K stamp via the hallmark guide.
- Weigh gold only; exclude stones and non-gold findings.
- Compare scrap offers to $254 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 earrings worth today?
- A. At a typical 2.5 g weight, about $299 melt / $254 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 earrings usually weigh?
- A. Plain earrings (no large stones) commonly fall between 1 g and 6 g. That is a matched pair of studs or small hoops (both pieces together).
- Q. How much pure gold is in a typical 22K earrings?
- A. 22K is 91.6% gold, so ~2.5 g of 22K contains about 2.29 g of pure gold.
- Q. Should I sell my earrings for scrap or intact?
- A. Scrap pays near melt. Designer, branded, or gem-set earrings often sell for more intact via a jeweler or marketplace. Compare both before melting.
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