Saudi Arabia · 15% VAT on jewellery
21K gold price per gram in SAR today
SAR 463.13 per gram · SAR 4,631.32 per 10 g · 1 USD = 3.750 SAR
21K (875) is 87.5% gold. In Saudi Arabia jewellery carries 15% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in SAR
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | SAR per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | SAR 198.49 | SAR 1,984.85 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | SAR 220.72 | SAR 2,207.15 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | SAR 309.64 | SAR 3,096.37 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | SAR 396.97 | SAR 3,969.70 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | SAR 463.13 | SAR 4,631.32 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | SAR 484.83 | SAR 4,848.33 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | SAR 528.76 | SAR 5,287.64 |
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 21K pieces are worth in SAR
| Typical piece | Weight | 21K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | SAR 1,157.83 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | SAR 2,223.03 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | SAR 1,620.96 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | SAR 4,631.32 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | SAR 1,620.96 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | SAR 6,483.85 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | SAR 13,893.96 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | SAR 1,389.40 |
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 Saudi Arabia today?
- SAR 463.13 per gram of 21K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in Saudi Arabia?
- 15% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in Saudi Arabia?
- 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.
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