Mexico · 16% VAT on jewellery
21K gold price per gram in MXN today
MX$2,071.08 per gram · MX$20,710.84 per 10 g · 1 USD = 18.805 MXN
21K (875) is 87.5% gold. In Mexico jewellery carries 16% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in MXN
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | MXN per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | MX$887.61 | MX$8,876.07 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | MX$987.02 | MX$9,870.19 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | MX$1,384.67 | MX$13,846.68 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | MX$1,775.21 | MX$17,752.15 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | MX$2,071.08 | MX$20,710.84 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | MX$2,168.13 | MX$21,681.29 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | MX$2,364.59 | MX$23,645.86 |
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 21K pieces are worth in MXN
| Typical piece | Weight | 21K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | MX$5,177.71 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | MX$9,941.20 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | MX$7,248.79 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | MX$20,710.84 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | MX$7,248.79 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | MX$28,995.18 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | MX$62,132.52 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | MX$6,213.25 |
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 21K gold per gram in Mexico today?
- MX$2,071.08 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in Mexico?
- 16% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in Mexico?
- 21K is common in the Gulf states and parts of the Middle East; 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.
21K in other currencies
- 21K gold per gram in USDthe United States
- 21K gold per gram in EURthe euro area
- 21K gold per gram in GBPthe United Kingdom
- 21K gold per gram in CHFSwitzerland
- 21K gold per gram in JPYJapan
- 21K gold per gram in CNYChina
- 21K gold per gram in INRIndia
- 21K gold per gram in AEDthe United Arab Emirates
- 21K gold per gram in SARSaudi Arabia