1. Jewelry Identifier
  2. Silver melt value
  3. 800 silver · 500 g

* Silver melt value

800 silver 500 g melt value today

500 g of 800 silver (80.0% pure silver) is worth about $747 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($635) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

800 silver · 500 g — live estimate

Melt value
$747
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$635
Pure silver content
400.000 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 × 500
     = $747

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $635. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 500 g?

At 500 g, you are usually looking at silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory. 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 $635 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 500 g of 800 silver worth today?
A. About $747 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $635 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 500 g of 800 silver?
A. 800 silver is 80.0% silver by weight, so 500 g contains about 400.000 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 (500). That is $1.87 × 0.8 × 500 = $747.
Q. Is 500 g a normal weight for 800 silver jewelry?
A. Yes for silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

* Try it

Identify the jewelry in your hand, right now.

Just take a photo — AI reads the metal, gemstone, hallmark, era, and an estimated value range in seconds. First two scans free, no account required.

Identify your jewelry now — freeApp Store

* Related

Keep exploring