Live estimation for Scrap Gold, Jewelry & Bullion • Updated every 30 minutes
Live Spot Price (10K)
$58.58
Per Gram
| Unit | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Per Gram | $58.58 |
| Per Troy Ounce (31.1g) | $1,821.92 |
| Per Kilo | $58,575.99 |
| Per Pennyweight (dwt) | $91.09 |
Enter your item weight. Default is 10 g so you can scale from a typical small piece.
Estimated Melt Value (10K)
$585.76Melt value is the metal value from live spot. It is not a pawn shop or jeweler quote.
10K gold (also known as 417 gold) contains 41.7% pure gold, mixed with alloy metals like copper, silver, or zinc to enhance strength and durability. It's the minimum karatage that can be legally sold as gold in the US, making it the most affordable option for budget-conscious buyers.
The current <strong>10K gold price per gram</strong> is calculated in real-time from the <strong>New York Spot Price</strong>, which is the global benchmark for gold trading. Our prices are updated every 30 minutes to ensure accuracy.
Per Gram
$58.58
Per Troy Ounce
$1,821.92
Per Kilo
$58,575.99
Per Tola
$683.23
10K gold is real, solid gold when it is stamped 10K, 10KT, or 417. It is 41.7% fine gold and 58.3% alloy. That is why a 10K Cuban chain looks paler than 14K or 18K and why the 10K gold price per gram is the lowest legal jewelry karat in the United States.
“Is 10K gold real or fake?” is the wrong split. The split is solid 10K versus 10K gold-filled or 10K plated. Solid 10K uses this page. Gold-filled (GF) and heavy gold electroplate (HGE) do not. A thick pale chain can still be solid 10K; a bright yellow thin layer over brass is not.
If there is no stamp, do not assume 10K from color. Pale yellow can be brass. A magnet test only rules out some base metals. For a heavy chain, an XRF reading is cheaper than selling the wrong karat.
417 is 10K in parts per thousand. US street jewelry, signet rings, and many cuban or curb bracelets use 10K because the extra alloy makes the links tougher. The 10K gold scrap price per gram is still 41.7% of the live 24K gram price, not a “cheap fake” discount off 14K.
Hollow 10K cuban chain is a common trap. It can look massive and weigh little. Enter the scale grams, not the advertised inch size. A 20-inch hollow 10K chain can melt for less than a short solid 10K bracelet.
Do not mix 10K and 14K gold in one lot if you can sort them. Using the 14K gold price on 417 gold overstates melt. Using 10K on 585 gold understates it.
Weigh the chain. Set karat to 10K. The 10K gold scrap value is weight × today’s 10K gold price per gram. Pawn “per gram” quotes are usually a fraction of that scrap figure, which is why “10K gold price per gram at pawn shop” is lower than this live row.
Subtract onyx, glass, or steel from the gold weight. The pale 10K mount is still 41.7% gold. Buyers pay the 10K gold scrap price, not the original school or mall ticket.
Sort out 10K GF pieces and anything stamped 14K or 18K. A mixed bag priced as 10K gold scrap underpays the higher karat. A bag priced as 14K overpays you only until the tester catches it.
Confirm 10K or 417, weigh only the gold, then use the 10K calculator at the top before you take a scrap or pawn number.
Pawn shops typically pay 50-70% of the melt value for 10K gold. Based on today's live price, you can expect approximately $29.29 to $41.00 per gram. For the best price, we recommend comparing offers from multiple gold buyers before selling.
The current 10K gold price per pennyweight is $91.09. A pennyweight (DWT) equals 1.555 grams and is commonly used by jewelers and gold buyers in the USA. There are 20 pennyweights in a troy ounce.
The value of a 10K gold necklace or bracelet depends on its weight. Use our calculator above to find the exact value. For example, a typical 10-gram 10K gold necklace is worth approximately $585.76 in melt value. Designer or antique jewelry may command a premium above the metal value.
The "417" hallmark indicates 10K gold (41.7% pure gold). This European marking system uses parts per thousand, so 417 = 41.7% gold content. You may also see stamps like "10K", "10KT", or "10KP" which all indicate 10 karat gold. 10K is the minimum karat that can legally be sold as gold in the United States.
The 10K gold price is calculated by multiplying the 24K spot gold price by the purity percentage. Formula: Spot Price × 41.7% = 10K Price. This gives you the intrinsic metal value, also known as the "melt value."
Yes! Our 10K gold prices are updated in real-time from the New York Spot Market. The prices you see on this page reflect the current live gold price per gram, per ounce, and per troy ounce. Prices are refreshed automatically every 30 minutes.
In the United States, 10K gold (41.7% pure gold) is the minimum karatage that can be legally sold and marketed as "gold." This standard is set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Items below 10K purity cannot be labeled as gold jewelry and must be called "gold-plated," "gold-filled," or similar terms instead.
Yes! 10K gold is actually the most durable and scratch-resistant of all gold karats because it contains a higher percentage of alloy metals (58.3%). This makes 10K gold an excellent choice for everyday jewelry like wedding bands, watches, and pieces that receive daily wear. However, 10K gold has a slightly paler yellow color compared to higher karats.
For the best price on 10K gold scrap, compare offers from: (1) Online gold buyers who typically pay 85-95% of melt value, (2) Local jewelers who may offer 70-85%, and (3) Pawn shops which usually pay 50-70%. Use our calculator above to know your gold's melt value before negotiating!
Solid 10K (10KT, 417) is real gold: 41.7% fine gold. Fake in this market usually means 10K plated, filled, or hollow plate over brass. Those coatings are not this 10K gold price.
Yes, if it is stamped 10K and the walls are 10K alloy. Hollow cuban or rope is still 41.7% gold, but the scale weight is what you enter. Air inside the links has no melt value.
Solid 10K gold is $58.58 per gram in melt value on this page. That is 41.7% of live 24K spot per gram, before pawn or refiner payout.
Yes. 10K white gold is still 41.7% gold with a paler alloy, often rhodium-plated on top. The white finish is not extra gold. Use this 10K gold price, not 14K or 18K, when the stamp is 10K or 417.
Pawn shop value guide
Pawn shop offers usually start below melt value because the buyer has to test the item, remove non-gold weight, manage price risk, and leave room for resale or refining. For 10K gold today, a typical pawn shop estimate is about $29.29 to $41.00 per gram, while a stronger gold buyer may offer more.
Pawn shop
$29.29 - $41.00
50% - 70% of melt
Local buyer
$41.00 - $49.79
70% - 85% of melt
Strong offer
$49.79 - $55.65
85% - 95% of melt
Example: 10 grams of 10K gold has a melt value of about $585.76 before buyer deductions. Use the calculator above for your exact weight, then compare the final quote against the payout range instead of judging only the cash number.
Gold prices sourced from global spot markets. Prices are for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Last updated: Sep 8, 9:30 PM ET
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