How much is 14K gold per gram in China today?

CN¥555.02 per gram of 14K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in China?

13% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in China?

14K is common in the United States, Germany, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.

Is the gold price different in each country?

No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

China · 13% VAT on jewellery

14K gold price per gram in CNY today

CN¥555.02 per gram · CN¥5,550.22 per 10 g · 1 USD = 6.722 CNY

14K (585) is 58.5% gold. In China jewellery carries 13% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in CNY

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	CNY per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	CN¥355.78	CN¥3,557.83
10K	417	41.7%	CN¥395.63	CN¥3,956.31
14K	585	58.5%	CN¥555.02	CN¥5,550.22
18K	750	75.0%	CN¥711.57	CN¥7,115.66
21K	875	87.5%	CN¥830.16	CN¥8,301.60
22K	916	91.6%	CN¥869.06	CN¥8,690.59
24K	999	99.9%	CN¥947.81	CN¥9,478.06

Spot $4,390.10 per troy ounce ($141.15 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Fri, 18 Sep 2026 06:15:08 UTC; exchange rates from open.er-api.com. Refreshed daily. Per-gram figures are pure gold price × karat purity; dealers buy and sell a few percent either side.

What typical 14K pieces are worth in CNY

Typical piece	Weight	14K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	CN¥1,387.55
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	CN¥2,664.10
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	CN¥1,942.58
Signet ring	10 g	CN¥5,550.22
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	CN¥1,942.58
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	CN¥7,770.30
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	CN¥16,650.65
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	CN¥1,665.06

Metal value only, at spot: what the gold in the piece is worth today. Add stones, making and margins for a shop price; take about 85% for a scrap payout.

Frequently asked

How much is 14K gold per gram in China today?: CN¥555.02 per gram of 14K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in China?: 13% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in China?: 14K is common in the United States, Germany, Scandinavia and Eastern Europe; the estimate assumes the local norm when a piece has no hallmark and says so.
Is the gold price different in each country?: No. Gold has one world price in USD; the local figure is that price converted at today's exchange rate, plus local premiums and tax when you buy.

14K in other currencies

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