MARKETMINT PRICES
Live Gold, Silver & Platinum Prices by Purity
Reference prices for common metals and purities, shown per gram and per troy ounce using live spot data.
For item-level melt value, use the gold calculator.
Precious Metal Pricing FAQs
Is this the live gold price?
Prices are sourced from live spot markets and cached briefly to reduce upstream calls while remaining accurate.
What is the difference between spot price and melt value?
Spot price is the market price of pure metal. Melt value adjusts that price based on purity and weight.
Why are buyer offers lower than melt value?
Buyers factor in refining fees, testing, overhead, risk, and resale margin when making offers.
How do I calculate gold melt value exactly?
Use the MarketMint gold calculator to enter weight and karat for a precise estimate.
Spot Prices (USD / troy oz)
Live spot prices (USD per troy ounce) for gold, silver, and platinum. For item-level melt value, use the gold calculator.
Prices by Purity
Estimated melt pricing based on spot × purity. Buyer offers may be lower due to testing, refining, and margin.
| Metal | Purity | Price / gram | Price / oz | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 10K | — | — | Common jewelry karat |
| Gold | 14K | — | — | Most common US jewelry karat |
| Gold | 18K | — | — | Higher purity jewelry |
| Gold | 22K | — | — | High purity jewelry |
| Gold | 24K (pure) | — | — | Pure gold (soft) |
| Silver | .925 (sterling) | — | — | Sterling silver |
| Silver | .999 (fine) | — | — | Fine silver |
| Platinum | .950 | — | — | Common jewelry platinum |
| Platinum | .999 (fine) | — | — | Fine platinum |
Estimate Your Item
Enter metal, purity, and weight. The spot prices above are used as the reference baseline.
Don’t know the weight? Quick tips
- Best: use a kitchen scale and weigh in grams.
- No scale: try a few scenarios (5g, 10g, 20g) to get a range.
- 1 oz ≈ 28.35 g.
Stones/clasps can inflate weight—melt value is for metal content only.
Melt value is a baseline estimate from spot price × purity × weight. Real offers can be lower due to testing, refining, and buyer margin.
Estimated melt value
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This estimate is melt value only — not a guaranteed payout.
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Clean, shareable summary for your records or sending to a jeweler/buyer.
What’s inside
- Melt value + dealer band
- Inputs used (metal, karat, grams, spot)
- Timestamped valuation for documentation
Why it helps
- Share with buyers without screenshots
- Keep records for multiple items
- More export formats later (Pro)
Export includes your inputs, the spot price used, and a dated valuation summary.
How to Read These Prices
Spot price is quoted per troy ounce of pure metal. Most jewelry isn’t pure — so we adjust by purity (example: 14K gold is 14/24 = 58.3% pure).
“Melt value” is raw metal content only — it excludes brand value, gemstones, craftsmanship, taxes, and shipping. Buyer offers are typically lower because buyers need margin, verification, and refining coverage.