the United Kingdom · 20% VAT on jewellery
24K gold price per gram in GBP today
£105.50 per gram · £1,055.04 per 10 g · 1 USD = 0.748 GBP
24K (999) is 99.9% gold. In the United Kingdom jewellery carries 20% VAT, added to the shop price on top of the metal, the stones, the making and the margins.
Every karat in GBP
| Karat | Hallmark | Purity | GBP per gram | per 10 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9K | 375 | 37.5% | £39.60 | £396.03 |
| 10K | 417 | 41.7% | £44.04 | £440.39 |
| 14K | 585 | 58.5% | £61.78 | £617.81 |
| 18K | 750 | 75.0% | £79.21 | £792.07 |
| 21K | 875 | 87.5% | £92.41 | £924.08 |
| 22K | 916 | 91.6% | £96.74 | £967.38 |
| 24K | 999 | 99.9% | £105.50 | £1,055.04 |
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 24K pieces are worth in GBP
| Typical piece | Weight | 24K metal value |
|---|---|---|
| Thin wedding band (2 mm) | 2.5 g | £263.76 |
| Classic wedding band (4 mm) | 4.8 g | £506.42 |
| Solitaire ring | 3.5 g | £369.26 |
| Signet ring | 10 g | £1,055.04 |
| 45 cm cable chain (1.5 mm) | 3.5 g | £369.26 |
| 50 cm curb chain (4 mm) | 14 g | £1,477.05 |
| Solid bangle (5 mm) | 30 g | £3,165.11 |
| Pair of hoop earrings | 3 g | £316.51 |
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 24K gold per gram in the United Kingdom today?
- £105.50 per gram of 24K at today's spot and exchange rate; see the timestamp under the table.
- What tax applies to jewellery in the United Kingdom?
- 20% VAT. The studio's price estimate adds it for you.
- Which karat is common in the United Kingdom?
- 24K is common in China, Hong Kong and bullion markets; 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.
24K in other currencies
- 24K gold per gram in USDthe United States
- 24K gold per gram in EURthe euro area
- 24K gold per gram in CHFSwitzerland
- 24K gold per gram in JPYJapan
- 24K gold per gram in CNYChina
- 24K gold per gram in INRIndia
- 24K gold per gram in AEDthe United Arab Emirates
- 24K gold per gram in SARSaudi Arabia
- 24K gold per gram in TRYTürkiye