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Sterling 15 g melt value today

15 g of sterling silver (.925) (92.5% pure silver) is worth about $25.93 in melt value as of July 13, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($22.04) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of rings, pendants, lightweight silver bracelets.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated July 13, 2026

Sterling · 15 g — live estimate

Melt value
$25.93
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$22.04
Pure silver content
13.875 g
Per-gram melt
$1.73/g
Purity
92.5% (Sterling)
As of
July 13, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $1.87 × 0.925 × 15
     = $25.93

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $22.04. Designed or branded pieces can sell for more intact than melted.

What usually weighs about 15 g?

At 15 g, you are usually looking at rings, pendants, lightweight silver bracelets. Confirm the hallmark matches Sterling before you accept a scrap offer — plated lookalikes are worth far less.

Before you sell

  1. Confirm the Sterling 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 $22.04 ballpark above.
  4. Not sure of the metal? Scan it in the Jewelry Identifier app first.

* Frequently asked

FAQ

Q. How much is 15 g of sterling silver (.925) worth today?
A. About $25.93 in pure melt value as of July 13, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $22.04 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 15 g of Sterling?
A. Sterling is 92.5% silver by weight, so 15 g contains about 13.875 g of pure silver.
Q. How do I calculate Sterling value myself?
A. Multiply today's silver spot per gram ($1.87) by the purity (0.925) and by the weight in grams (15). That is $1.87 × 0.925 × 15 = $25.93.
Q. Is 15 g a normal weight for Sterling jewelry?
A. Yes for rings, pendants, lightweight silver bracelets. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

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