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 $116.48 per gram at spot.
Melt value (100%)
$1,164.78
8.750 g pure gold
Estimated payout (80%)
$931.83
Buyer margin: $232.96
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 | $116.48 | $69.89 | $87.36 | $102.50 |
| 2 g 21k | $232.96 | $139.77 | $174.72 | $205.00 |
| 3 g 21k | $349.44 | $209.66 | $262.08 | $307.50 |
| 4 g 21k | $465.91 | $279.55 | $349.44 | $410.00 |
| 5 g 21k | $582.39 | $349.44 | $436.79 | $512.51 |
| 7 g 21k | $815.35 | $489.21 | $611.51 | $717.51 |
| 10 g 21k | $1,164.78 | $698.87 | $873.59 | $1,025.01 |
| 15 g 21k | $1,747.18 | $1,048.31 | $1,310.38 | $1,537.52 |
| 20 g 21k | $2,329.57 | $1,397.74 | $1,747.18 | $2,050.02 |
| 25 g 21k | $2,911.96 | $1,747.18 | $2,183.97 | $2,562.53 |
| 30 g 21k | $3,494.35 | $2,096.61 | $2,620.77 | $3,075.03 |
| 50 g 21k | $5,823.92 | $3,494.35 | $4,367.94 | $5,125.05 |
| 100 g 21k | $11,647.85 | $6,988.71 | $8,735.89 | $10,250.11 |
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 $133.12 per gram of pure gold, 21k works out to $116.48 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.