How much is 18K gold per gram in the United States today?

$94.40 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.

What tax applies to jewellery in the United States?

0% VAT (no federal VAT; state and local sales tax of 0–10% at checkout). The studio's price estimate adds it for you.

Which karat is common in the United States?

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.

the United States · 0% VAT on jewellery

18K gold price per gram in USD today

$94.40 per gram · $944.00 per 10 g

18K (750) is 75.0% gold. In the United States jewellery carries 0% VAT (no federal VAT; state and local sales tax of 0–10% at checkout), added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.

Every karat in USD

Karat	Hallmark	Purity	USD per gram	per 10 g
9K	375	37.5%	$47.20	$472.00
10K	417	41.7%	$52.49	$524.87
14K	585	58.5%	$73.63	$736.32
18K	750	75.0%	$94.40	$944.00
21K	875	87.5%	$110.13	$1,101.34
22K	916	91.6%	$115.29	$1,152.94
24K	999	99.9%	$125.74	$1,257.41

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 USD

Typical piece	Weight	18K metal value
Thin wedding band (2 mm)	2.5 g	$236.00
Classic wedding band (4 mm)	4.8 g	$453.12
Solitaire ring	3.5 g	$330.40
Signet ring	10 g	$944.00
45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm)	3.5 g	$330.40
50 cm curb chain (4 mm)	14 g	$1,321.60
Solid bangle (5 mm)	30 g	$2,832.01
Pair of hoop earrings	3 g	$283.20

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 the United States today?: $94.40 per gram of 18K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
What tax applies to jewellery in the United States?: 0% VAT (no federal VAT; state and local sales tax of 0–10% at checkout). The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
Which karat is common in the United States?: 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

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