GBP gold price hub
Gold prices UK by carat
Compare live 9ct, 14ct, 18ct, 22ct and 24ct gold prices in GBP. Built for UK jewellery, scrap gold, bullion checks and cash-for-gold offer comparison.
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Gold price per gram UK
A full GBP table for every major carat and hallmark.
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Scrap gold calculator UK
Estimate a mixed jewellery lot before comparing buyer quotes.
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Cash for gold calculator UK
Model likely buyer payouts after melt value and deductions.
Estimate offer ->Quick UK gold price reference
Updated 10 Jul, 04:31 UK. Scroll sideways on mobile for more columns.
| Carat | Hallmark | Per gram | Per troy oz | Per kilo | Common UK context |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24ct | 999 | £98.84 | £3,074.30 | £98,841.06 | Fine gold bullion, bars and some coins |
| 22ct | 916 | £90.63 | £2,818.88 | £90,629.04 | High-purity Asian jewellery and some coins |
| 18ct | 750 | £74.21 | £2,308.03 | £74,205.00 | Fine jewellery, watch cases and premium rings |
| 14ct | 585 | £57.68 | £1,794.11 | £57,682.02 | 585 jewellery, imported rings and chains |
| 10ct | 417 | £41.26 | £1,283.27 | £41,257.98 | 417 imported jewellery and durable low-carat pieces |
| 9ct | 375 | £37.10 | £1,154.02 | £37,102.50 | Common UK everyday jewellery and scrap gold |
| 8ct | 333 | £32.95 | £1,024.77 | £32,947.02 | 333 European jewellery and lower-carat pieces |
Understanding UK gold prices today
Gold prices UK pages need to answer more than one market question. Bullion investors may watch the troy-ounce spot price, but jewellery owners usually want a gold price per gram UK figure that works with a kitchen scale, jeweller scale, hallmark and cash-for-gold quote. That is why this hub leads with GBP per gram and keeps the hallmark next to each carat.
The UK jewellery market has a strong 9ct tradition, especially for everyday rings, chains and bracelets. Eighteen carat jewellery is common for higher-end pieces, 22ct appears frequently in Asian jewellery communities, and 24ct is mostly used for bullion or very high-purity pieces. Lower or imported marks such as 333, 417 and 585 can still appear, so the table keeps them visible rather than hiding them.
How to use the UK price table before selling
First, read the hallmark. Then weigh only the gold portion and choose the matching row. Do not price a 375 ring with the 24ct row, and do not average 9ct, 18ct and 22ct jewellery together unless a professional has assayed the whole lot. Mixed purity is one of the most common reasons sellers overestimate a scrap gold payout.
The per-gram figure is a melt-value reference. It helps you check whether a high-street jeweller, postal gold buyer, pawn shop or dealer quote is reasonable. A real buyer offer may be below melt value because the buyer must test, sort, refine, hedge and make a margin. If you want a more realistic selling estimate, use the scrap gold or cash-for-gold calculator after checking this table.
This hub is also designed to reduce unit confusion. A UK user may arrive from a search for 9ct scrap gold price, 18ct gold price per gram, 22ct gold price UK, 375 gold value, or gold price per gram UK. The table keeps those related needs together and then links to the dedicated page where a deeper explanation and calculator are available.
Gold prices UK FAQ
What is the gold price per gram in the UK today?
The live 24ct gold price reference on this page is £98.84 per gram in GBP. Lower carats are calculated by applying their purity percentage to that 24ct benchmark.
Why is 9ct gold important in the UK?
9ct gold, usually stamped 375, is very common in UK everyday jewellery. A UK gold price page should show 9ct clearly because many rings, chains and bracelets are not 14K or 18K.
Which UK hallmark should I use for the price table?
Use the stamp on the item: 375 for 9ct, 585 for 14ct, 750 for 18ct, 916 for 22ct and 999 for 24ct. If the stamp is unclear, get the item tested before relying on a value.
Is this table a guaranteed cash-for-gold quote?
No. It is a melt-value benchmark in GBP. A buyer offer may be lower after testing, refining, stones, postage or dealer margin. Compare buyer quotes as a percentage of melt value.
Do UK gold prices use grams or troy ounces?
Jewellery and scrap gold are most practical by gram, while global gold markets and bullion quotes still use troy ounces. This page shows both so you can compare consumer and market units.
Why do some UK pages say carat and others say karat?
UK jewellery language usually says carat or ct, while many international gold calculators use karat or K. This UK hub uses both where helpful so 9ct, 18ct and 22ct searches still match the K-number route structure.