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* Silver melt value

Sterling 1 g melt value today

1 g of sterling silver (.925) (92.5% pure silver) is worth about $2.10 in melt value as of August 28, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($1.78) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of ear studs, thin chain links, small silver charms.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026

Sterling · 1 g — live estimate

Melt value
$2.10
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$1.78
Pure silver content
0.925 g
Per-gram melt
$2.10/g
Purity
92.5% (Sterling)
As of
August 28, 2026

The calculation

melt = spot/g × purity × weight(g)
     = $2.27 × 0.925 × 1
     = $2.10

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $1.78. 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 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 $1.78 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 sterling silver (.925) worth today?
A. About $2.10 in pure melt value as of August 28, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $1.78 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 1 g of Sterling?
A. Sterling is 92.5% silver by weight, so 1 g contains about 0.925 g of pure silver.
Q. How do I calculate Sterling value myself?
A. Multiply today's silver spot per gram ($2.27) by the purity (0.925) and by the weight in grams (1). That is $2.27 × 0.925 × 1 = $2.10.
Q. Is 1 g a normal weight for Sterling 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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