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800 silver 1 g melt value today

1 g of 800 silver (80.0% pure silver) is worth about $1.49 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($1.27) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of ear studs, thin chain links, small silver charms.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

800 silver · 1 g — live estimate

Melt value
$1.49
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$1.27
Pure silver content
0.800 g
Per-gram melt
$1.49/g
Purity
80.0% (800 silver)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $1.87 × 0.8 × 1
     = $1.49

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $1.27. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 1 g?

At 1 g, you are usually looking at ear studs, thin chain links, small silver charms. Confirm the hallmark matches 800 silver before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the 800 silver stamp (or equivalent fineness mark).
  2. Weigh in grams on a jewelry scale; exclude stones and non-silver parts.
  3. Compare at least two scrap offers against the $1.27 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 1 g of 800 silver worth today?
A. About $1.49 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $1.27 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 1 g of 800 silver?
A. 800 silver is 80.0% silver by weight, so 1 g contains about 0.800 g of pure silver.
Q. How do I calculate 800 silver value myself?
A. Multiply today's silver spot per gram ($1.87) by the purity (0.8) and by the weight in grams (1). That is $1.87 × 0.8 × 1 = $1.49.
Q. Is 1 g a normal weight for 800 silver jewelry?
A. Yes for ear studs, thin chain links, small silver charms. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

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