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Sterling 500 g melt value today

500 g of sterling silver (.925) (92.5% pure silver) is worth about $1,049 in melt value as of August 28, 2026 — a scrap buyer typically pays ~85% of that ($892) after refining and margin. That weight is typical of silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory.

Published July 11, 2026 · Updated August 28, 2026

Sterling · 500 g — live estimate

Melt value
$1,049
Realistic scrap (~85%)
$892
Pure silver content
462.500 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 × 500
     = $1,049

Scrap buyers typically deduct ~15% for assay and refining, landing near $892. 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 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 $892 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 sterling silver (.925) worth today?
A. About $1,049 in pure melt value as of August 28, 2026. A realistic scrap offer is near $892 (~85% of melt) after refining and margin.
Q. How much pure silver is in 500 g of Sterling?
A. Sterling is 92.5% silver by weight, so 500 g contains about 462.500 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 (500). That is $2.27 × 0.925 × 500 = $1,049.
Q. Is 500 g a normal weight for Sterling jewelry?
A. Yes for silver bars, scrap lots, dealer inventory. Weigh only the silver — exclude stones and non-silver findings — before using this estimate.

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