How much is 18K gold per gram in Switzerland today?

CHF 77.84 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in Switzerland?

8.1% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in Switzerland?

18K is common in France, Italy, Switzerland, the UK's fine trade and most luxury houses; 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.

Switzerland · 8.1% VAT on jewellery

18K gold price per gram in CHF today

CHF 77.84 per gram · CHF 778.36 per 10 g · 1 USD = 0.825 CHF

18K (750) is 75.0% gold. In Switzerland jewellery carries 8.1% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in CHF

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	CHF per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	CHF 38.92	CHF 389.18
10K	417	41.7%	CHF 43.28	CHF 432.77
14K	585	58.5%	CHF 60.71	CHF 607.12
18K	750	75.0%	CHF 77.84	CHF 778.36
21K	875	87.5%	CHF 90.81	CHF 908.09
22K	916	91.6%	CHF 95.06	CHF 950.64
24K	999	99.9%	CHF 103.68	CHF 1,036.78

Spot $3,914.90 per troy ounce ($125.87 per gram of pure gold) from gold-api.com, Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:15:23 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 18K pieces are worth in CHF

Typical piece	Weight	18K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	CHF 194.59
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	CHF 373.61
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	CHF 272.43
Signet ring	10 g	CHF 778.36
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	CHF 272.43
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	CHF 1,089.71
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	CHF 2,335.09
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	CHF 233.51

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 18K gold per gram in Switzerland today?: CHF 77.84 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in Switzerland?: 8.1% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in Switzerland?: 18K is common in France, Italy, Switzerland, the UK's fine trade and most luxury houses; 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.

18K in other currencies

9K in CHF 10K in CHF 14K in CHF 21K in CHF 22K in CHF 24K in CHF