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Live 21 karat gold price per gram, calculated from real-time spot prices. 21K is the dominant purity across the Gulf and Middle East, often called Saudi gold.

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Where does this price data come from?
Gold spot prices are aggregated from trusted market data sources tracking the primary global exchanges, with automatic fallback for redundancy. Prices are updated in real-time during market hours, ensuring you always see the latest data. All prices reflect the latest available mid-market spot rate.
How is the gold spot price determined?
The gold spot price is derived from the most actively traded futures contracts on COMEX (CME Group) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The spot price represents the current market price for immediate delivery, calculated from near-month futures contracts adjusted for carry costs. During off-hours, prices reflect OTC (over-the-counter) trading across global markets, providing continuous 24-hour price discovery.
How is the 21K gold price calculated?
Pure gold is designated as 24 karat (24K), meaning 99.9% gold content. 21K gold contains 87.5% pure gold, with the remaining 12.5% consisting of alloy metals for durability. The 21K price is calculated as: 21K price = 24K spot price x 0.875 (87.5% purity). Note that retail jewelry prices will be higher than this melt value due to craftsmanship, design, and dealer margins.
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COMEX futures trade Sunday through Friday, 6:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET (23 hours per day with a 1-hour break). The London Bullion Market (LBMA) operates Monday to Friday with two daily fixings: AM fix at 10:30 AM London time and PM fix at 3:00 PM London time. Outside of formal exchange hours, precious metals continue to trade on OTC markets globally, meaning prices can move 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. Our data reflects these continuous market movements.
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Understanding 21K Gold

21 karat gold contains 87.5% pure gold and 12.5% alloying metals, carrying the 875 fineness hallmark. It is the dominant purity across the Middle East and the Gulf, where it is commonly called Saudi gold, and it is the standard for bridal and investment jewelry in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Qatar, and much of South Asia.

To calculate the 21K gold price, multiply the current 24K spot price per gram by 0.875. If pure gold trades at $100 per gram, 21K gold has an intrinsic metal value of approximately $87.50 per gram before any craftsmanship or dealer premiums.

21K sits between 22K and 18K: purer and richer in color than the 18K favored in Europe, yet slightly more durable than 22K. This balance of high gold content and everyday wearability is why Gulf gold souks price most of their bridal sets, bangles, and chains in 21K.

Because 21K is 87.5% gold, its melt value tracks the spot price closely, which makes it a store of value as well as adornment. Pieces are sold by weight in grams, with the per-gram price recalculated continuously from the international spot market.

Purity
87.5% pure gold (875 fineness)
Hallmark
875 (Gulf and Middle East standard)
Common Markets
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Qatar, South Asia
Also Known As
Saudi gold

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is 21K gold?
21K gold is an alloy containing 87.5% pure gold and 12.5% other metals. The 21 in 21K means 21 out of 24 parts are gold. It carries the 875 hallmark and is the dominant purity in the Gulf and Middle East, where it is often called Saudi gold.
How to calculate 21K gold price?
Multiply the current 24K gold spot price by 0.875. For a per-gram calculation, divide the spot price per troy ounce by 31.1035, then multiply by 0.875. If spot gold is $4,000/oz, the 21K price per gram is about $112.53.
Is 21K gold real gold?
Yes. 21K gold contains 87.5% pure gold by weight, a very high gold content, behind only 22K and 24K among common jewelry purities. The remaining 12.5% is alloy added for durability. It is hallmarked 875 to certify its purity.
What is the difference between 21K and 22K gold?
21K gold is 87.5% pure (875 fineness) while 22K is 91.7% pure (916 fineness). 22K has slightly more gold and a deeper color but is a little softer; 21K is marginally more durable for everyday wear. Both are popular across the Middle East and South Asia.
How much is a 21K gold gram or bangle worth?
Weigh the piece in grams and multiply by 0.875 and by the current pure gold price per gram. A 10 gram 21K bangle at $100 per gram pure gold holds 10 x 0.875 x $100 = $875 of gold. Dealers buying scrap typically pay 70-90% of that melt value.
Why is 21K gold called Saudi gold?
21K is the traditional standard for gold jewelry in Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf, so it is widely referred to as Saudi gold. Gulf gold souks price most bridal sets, chains, and bangles in 21K because it balances high gold content with everyday wearability.
Does 21K gold tarnish?
21K gold resists tarnish very well because it is almost 90% inert gold. The small alloy fraction can dull the surface slightly over many years, but it holds its color better than 18K, 14K, or 10K, which contain more reactive alloy metals.