Scrap gold · 875
21k Scrap Gold Calculator — Price per Gram
Live melt value and estimated buyer payout for 21k gold (87.5% pure). Today 21k gold is worth $117.10 per gram at spot.
Melt value (100%)
$1,171.01
8.750 g pure gold
Estimated payout (80%)
$936.81
Buyer margin: $234.20
1 g of 21k gold — price history
What the same gram of 21k gold was worth in the past, based on daily spot closes.
21k gold value by weight
| Weight | Melt value | Pawn 60% | Jeweler 75% | Refiner 88% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 g 21k | $117.10 | $70.26 | $87.83 | $103.05 |
| 2 g 21k | $234.20 | $140.52 | $175.65 | $206.10 |
| 3 g 21k | $351.30 | $210.78 | $263.48 | $309.15 |
| 4 g 21k | $468.41 | $281.04 | $351.30 | $412.20 |
| 5 g 21k | $585.51 | $351.30 | $439.13 | $515.25 |
| 7 g 21k | $819.71 | $491.83 | $614.78 | $721.34 |
| 10 g 21k | $1,171.01 | $702.61 | $878.26 | $1,030.49 |
| 15 g 21k | $1,756.52 | $1,053.91 | $1,317.39 | $1,545.74 |
| 20 g 21k | $2,342.03 | $1,405.22 | $1,756.52 | $2,060.98 |
| 25 g 21k | $2,927.53 | $1,756.52 | $2,195.65 | $2,576.23 |
| 30 g 21k | $3,513.04 | $2,107.82 | $2,634.78 | $3,091.47 |
| 50 g 21k | $5,855.06 | $3,513.04 | $4,391.30 | $5,152.46 |
| 100 g 21k | $11,710.13 | $7,026.08 | $8,782.59 | $10,304.91 |
About 21k scrap gold
21k gold is 87.5% pure and is the everyday jewelry standard in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and much of the Arab world. It has a rich yellow color and is harder than 22k. Scrap buyers in Gulf souks quote a daily 21k rate per gram, which you can compare with the live melt value below.
How the 21k scrap price is calculated
Buyers use one formula: weight (g) × purity × spot price per gram × payout %. With today's spot of $133.83 per gram of pure gold, 21k works out to $117.10 per gram before the buyer's margin. The margin covers assaying, refining losses (usually 1–3%), transport and profit.
Selling tip
Gulf gold souks publish 21k buy prices daily — compare at least three shops before selling. Weigh your items on a 0.01 g kitchen or jewelry scale before visiting a buyer, separate pieces by karat, and ask for the offer per gram in writing.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is 1 gram of 21k gold worth?
- Melt value = 1 g × 87.5% purity × live spot price per gram. The calculator above shows today's figure in your currency; a buyer will typically pay 60–90% of that.
- What hallmark does 21k gold have?
- 21k gold is stamped 875. Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kuwait, Iraq and the UAE.
- How much will a pawn shop pay for 21k gold?
- Pawn shops usually pay 50–65% of melt value, local jewelers 70–80%, and online refiners 85–95%. Always get several quotes and weigh the item yourself first.
- Is white or rose 21k gold worth less?
- No. White, yellow and rose 21k gold contain the same 87.5% gold — only the alloy metals differ, so the melt value per gram is identical.
- Do buyers pay for gemstones?
- Scrap buyers pay only for metal. Stones are removed or their weight deducted. Valuable diamonds should be appraised and sold separately.
- How has the 21k gold price per gram changed over time?
- The history chart on this page converts daily spot prices into a per-gram value for this karat, so you can see what the same gram was worth 1, 5, 10 or 20+ years ago.