Live 14k Gold Price Per Gram

The Formula: (Live Spot Price per Gram) × ([Purity Percentage]%) = Your 14k Price per Gram

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Choose the 14k Karat, enter the weight and see the live value.


So, How Much Will a Pawn Shop Actually Pay for My 14k Gold?

This is the real question, isn’t it? You’ve used our calculator, you see the official market price, but you know the number on your screen isn’t the same as the cash you’ll be offered. Let’s break it down honestly.

Walking into a pawn shop can be intimidating if you aren’t prepared. The key is to understand their business so you can know what a fair offer looks like. A pawn shop isn’t just buying your gold; they are running a business with rent, employee salaries, insurance, and the costs of melting and refining the gold they buy. They also take on risk, as the price of gold could drop tomorrow.

Because of this, you should expect an offer that is a percentage of the full melt value shown on our calculator.

The “Fair Offer” Formula

Think of our calculator’s price as your secret weapon. It shows you the 100% full market value. A pawn shop’s offer will typically be in this range:

  • Average Offer: 60% – 75% of the full melt value.
  • A “Good” Offer: 75% – 80% of the full melt value.

Offers below 60% are low, and it might be a good idea to visit another shop to compare.

Let’s Do the Math with a Real-World Example:

Imagine you have a 10k gold ring that weighs 5 grams.

  1. Find the Full Value: You use our calculator, and it shows the live 14k gold price is $30.00 per gram.
    • 5 grams x $30.00/gram = $150.00 (This is the full melt value).
  2. Calculate a Fair Offer Range: Now, you can figure out what to expect.
    • 60% Offer: $150.00 x 0.60 = $90.00
    • 80% Offer: $150.00 x 0.80 = $120.00

Armed with this knowledge, you can walk in confidently. If the pawn shop offers you $110, you know you’re getting a very fair deal. If they offer you $70, you know there is likely room to negotiate or it might be wise to try a different buyer.

The goal isn’t to get 100% of the market value from a local buyer—that’s simply not how the business works. The goal is to walk in with knowledge, understand the numbers, and leave feeling confident that you were paid fairly for what you have.

From Data to Dollars: Understanding the Price

The price you see above is the real-time “melt value” for 14k gold on the international commodities market. It’s the price for the raw, refined metal.

If you are looking to sell scrap gold (jewelry, coins, etc.), this number is your most important benchmark. However, a buyer’s cash offer will be slightly lower (typically 70-90% of this value) to account for their refining and business costs.

Have 14k gold items to sell? Use our Scrap Gold Calculator for a precise estimate based on your item’s weight.

FAQ for 14 Karat Gold


Look for a small stamp or “hallmark” on the item. For 14k gold, you should see the mark 14k or its fineness equivalent, 585. For example, 14k gold is often stamped “585,” and 18k gold is stamped “750.”


Absolutely. It’s the perfect balance of purity and durability, making it the world’s most popular choice for fine jewelry that’s meant to last.


The price of gold is tied to global financial markets. It changes constantly based on supply, demand, and economic factors, which is why our prices are always live.

14k gold is the most popular choice for fine jewelry in the United States. It offers a perfect balance of durability and rich color, making it ideal for engagement rings, chains, and everyday wear.” For 22k: “22k gold is highly prized in many Eastern and South Asian cultures for traditional wedding jewelry and investment-grade pieces. It has a deep, rich yellow hue but is softer than lower-karat alloys.”

While any gold holds value, 14k jewelry isn’t typically considered a direct investment vehicle like 24k bullion. Its value is tied to both its gold content and its design. For pure investment, experts recommend 24k bars or coins.

We start with the current 24K spot price and scale it by the purity fraction. In formula form:
Price14K/g​=SpotPrice24K/g​×2414​
Then we multiply by your item’s weight in grams.

Always use net gold weight, the weight of pure 14K gold only. Exclude gemstones, clasps, solder, fillings and any non-gold parts.

Plating is extremely thin and adds negligible gold weight. This calculator assumes solid 14K metal, plated items generally have very little measurable gold value.

Separate: If you have other jewelry, make sure you only group your 14k items together.
Weigh: Use a simple kitchen scale to get a weight in grams. It will be very close to a jeweler’s official scale.
Calculate: Use our free gold calculator before you go to sell. By knowing the full value ahead of time, you can instantly recognize a fair offer and negotiate with confidence.