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How much is a 9K gold earrings worth?
A typical solid 9K gold earrings (~2.5 g, no stones) is worth about $126 in melt value as of October 13, 2026 — scrap offers usually land near $107 (~85% of melt). Plain earrings in this karat commonly weigh 1–6 g ($50.55–$303 melt).
Published July 11, 2026 · Updated October 13, 2026
9K gold earrings — live estimate
- Typical weight
- 2.5 g (1–6 g)
- Melt (typical)
- $126
- Scrap (~85%)
- $107
- Melt range
- $50.55 – $303
- Scrap range
- $42.97 – $258
- Per-gram melt
- $50.55/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 × $50.55 for melt, or × $42.97 for a realistic scrap ballpark. Need an exact weight page? See 9K gold by gram.
What counts as a typical earrings?
a matched pair of studs or small hoops (both pieces together).
Next steps
- Confirm the 9K stamp via the hallmark guide.
- Weigh gold only; exclude stones and non-gold findings.
- Compare scrap offers to $107 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 9K gold earrings worth today?
- A. At a typical 2.5 g weight, about $126 melt / $107 scrap as of October 13, 2026. Your piece may differ — multiply its gold-only weight in grams by $50.55/g.
- Q. What does a 9K 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 9K earrings?
- A. 9K is 37.5% gold, so ~2.5 g of 9K contains about 0.94 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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