24K gold price, live

How the 24K price is built

The spot price in US dollars per troy ounce is divided by 31.1035 to get dollars per gram, then converted to euros using the live EUR/USD rate. The figure updates roughly every minute during market hours and is shown here in both currencies.

The European hallmark for 24K, pure gold is 999. If you're checking bullion or coins rather than jewelry, this is the mark to look for.

Why 24K gold isn't used for most jewelry

Pure gold is too soft for everyday jewelry, so it's mainly found in bullion bars and investment coins rather than rings or chains. Jewelry is typically 18K, 14K or 9K, alloyed with other metals for strength.

To value an 18K, 14K or 9K item, take this 24K price per gram and multiply it by 0.75, 0.585 or 0.375 respectively — then remember that a gold buyer will pay a percentage of that theoretical figure, not all of it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a gram of 24K gold today?

The live price is shown at the top of this page in both euros and US dollars, derived from the international spot price per troy ounce and the current EUR/USD exchange rate.

What's the difference between 24K and 18K gold?

24K gold is pure (999 fineness). 18K gold contains 75% pure gold (750 hallmark), so it's worth 75% of the 24K price for the same weight.

Is 24K gold used in jewelry?

Rarely, because it's too soft. It's mostly found in bullion bars and investment coins, while jewelry is typically made in 18K, 14K or 9K alloys.

Why does the euro gold price move even when the dollar spot price doesn't?

Because gold is quoted in US dollars per ounce, the euro value also depends on the EUR/USD exchange rate, which is updated alongside the price on this page.