22ct Gold Price

22ct Gold Price Estimate Calculator

Check the 22ct gold price per gram in GBP and use our 22ct gold price calculator to estimate the value of your jewellery. First, review the live pricing below. Then, enter your item's weight in grams and select 22ct to calculate an indicative value.

However, the estimate is not a guaranteed payment. Your confirmed offer depends on the assessed weight and purity of your items and the applicable buying rate. Also, check the update time displayed with the prices, because rates can change before your valuation.

Calculate Your Estimated Value

Our 22ct gold price calculator uses the weight and purity you enter. Therefore, check your details carefully and ask for help if you do not know the purity. The tool cannot identify the metal content of an item remotely.

After reviewing the result, you can request a pack through the calculator's existing button. Alternatively, contact our team with questions about your items. For a broader market reference, see our live UK gold price in GBP.

What Do 22ct, 22k and 916 Mean?

22ct and 22k describe 22-carat gold. The UK 916 fineness standard means 916 parts gold per thousand, or 91.6%. The remaining metal forms the rest of the alloy. You can check this standard in the Birmingham Assay Office's gold hallmarking guide.

You may also see 22ct described as approximately 91.7% gold, based on dividing 22 by 24. However, the marked standard and tested fineness should inform the assessment. Ask which fineness is used if you need clarification about your offer.

First, look for marks inside a ring, near a clasp or on the back of a pendant. A readable 916 mark is a useful clue, but it does not replace testing. Our guide to gold hallmarks explains common purity markings.

How to Use the 22ct Gold Price Calculator

Our 22 carat gold price calculator provides a starting point for an enquiry. To make the estimate useful, separate items with different purity marks before entering their weights.

1. List your items. Note the rings, chains, bracelets or other pieces you want to value.
2. Check the purity. Use readable markings or information from a previous professional assessment.
3. Enter the weight in grams. Mention any stones or other materials included in your measurement when enquiring.
4. Select 22ct and calculate. Keep a record of the date, weight, purity and result.

For example, calculate an 18ct ring separately from a 22ct necklace. Otherwise, applying the 22ct gold price to both could overstate the estimate. If you compare results later, use the same details so you can distinguish price changes from changes to your inputs.

How to Calculate the 22ct Gold Price per Gram

To estimate your item's value, multiply the eligible weight of the gold alloy by the quoted 22ct gold price per gram:

Estimated value = eligible 22ct alloy weight in grams × 22ct rate per gram

Because a rate specifically for 22ct gold already accounts for purity, do not apply another purity adjustment. Otherwise, you would reduce the estimate twice. Similarly, do not use a pure-gold spot price as though it were a buyer's payable rate for 22ct jewellery.

Example Values for Different Weights

These examples use the same indicative 22ct rate shown above: £89.09 per gram. They estimate metal value, not a guaranteed buying offer. Exclude stones and non-gold parts from the weight.

Instead, use the calculator above for an estimate based on the displayed pricing and your own item weight.

Why Your Confirmed Offer May Differ

The calculator relies on the information you supply. However, the assessment may identify a different purity or eligible weight. In addition, the applicable buying rate can change between your initial enquiry and the valuation.

Stones and Non-Gold Components

For example, stones, watch movements and non-gold fittings can contribute to an item's total weight. However, those parts should not automatically receive the same valuation as the gold alloy. Therefore, a 10g piece does not necessarily contain 10g of eligible 22ct material.

Home scales provide only a starting point, particularly for small items. Ask which weight is used in the offer and how it compares with your measurement. Also, avoid removing stones or dismantling jewellery simply to weigh the metal.

Purity Testing and Assessment

Testing helps establish whether the 22ct gold price applies to your item. Our gold testing service uses X-ray fluorescence, or XRF, to help identify the metals present in an alloy.

However, a test result needs proper interpretation alongside the item being assessed. If the findings differ from your expectations, ask for an explanation before accepting. You can also ask what testing involves if preserving the item's appearance matters to you.

Compare 22ct Gold Prices and Final Payments

First, check whether an advertised figure is a market benchmark, an indicative estimate or a buyer's payable rate. Then, compare offers using the same assessed weight and purity. Those distinctions matter more than the headline number alone.

• What 22ct gold price per gram applies to the offer?
• What eligible weight and fineness are used?
• Will any fees or deductions reduce the payment?
• How long is the offer available?
• When is payment arranged after acceptance?
• What happens if you decline?

Also, check the tracking, insurance and return arrangements before posting your items. Keep your estimate and postal receipt so you can refer to them if you have questions about the assessment.

Selling Broken or Unwanted Jewellery

A broken chain, damaged bracelet or single earring can still contain valuable gold. For an offer based on metal content, the assessed weight and purity matter more than whether the piece remains wearable.

For example, explore our guides to selling gold necklaces, gold bracelets and scrap gold. However, antique, designer or collectable items may have value beyond their metal content, so consider a specialist jewellery valuation where appropriate.

Review the 22ct Gold Price Before Selling

The 22ct gold price in the UK is a useful starting point, but your decision should also reflect the confirmed offer and whether you want to keep your items. A calculator cannot predict the best future selling price.

For mixed jewellery, check our 9ct price calculator and 18ct price calculator separately. Then, when you are ready, complete our free insured pack request form.

Alternatively, access our tools through the Sell My Gold app on Apple or Android.