Last updated · 2026-11-01
How much is a 14K gold ring worth?
A 14K gold ring's scrap value by weight at today's gold price, what to subtract for stones, and when a ring is worth more than its gold.
A 14K ring is 58.3% gold, so its scrap value comes down to one number: its weight. At today's gold price of $3,876.40/ozt, 14K gold is worth $72.70/g in melt value.
14K ring value by weight
Rings vary a lot: a thin band and a wide men's signet can differ several times over, so weigh yours rather than guessing from its size.
| Weight | Melt value | Likely offer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 g | $72.70 | $50.89 – $65.43 |
| 2 g | $145.40 | $101.78 – $130.86 |
| 3 g | $218.10 | $152.67 – $196.29 |
| 4 g | $290.80 | $203.56 – $261.72 |
| 5 g | $363.50 | $254.45 – $327.15 |
| 6 g | $436.20 | $305.34 – $392.58 |
| 8 g | $581.60 | $407.12 – $523.44 |
| 10 g | $727.00 | $508.90 – $654.30 |
| 12 g | $872.40 | $610.68 – $785.16 |
| 15 g | $1,090.51 | $763.35 – $981.45 |
Melt value of 14K (.583) at today's spot price; likely offer at 70–90% of melt.
How to weigh a ring properly
- Use a scale that reads to at least 0.1 g; a kitchen scale is fine, a jeweler's scale is better.
- Weigh in grams. If a buyer quotes in pennyweight (dwt), 1 dwt is 1.555 g.
- Check the stamp inside the band: 14K, 14KT or 585. If it says 14K GF or 14K HGE, it is gold-filled or plated, not solid gold — see gold-filled vs gold-plated.
Subtract the stones
Stones add weight that isn't gold. A one-carat stone weighs 0.2 g, so small diamonds barely change the scale reading, but a large colored stone or a cluster of them can. If you know the stone weights, subtract them; if not, a buyer will estimate.
Most scrap buyers pay for the gold only. A ring with a significant diamond should be valued by a jeweler or appraiser before you sell it for scrap: the stone may be worth more than the metal.
When a ring is worth more than its gold
- Designer and signed rings (with a maker's name stamped next to the karat) often sell for well above melt as whole pieces.
- Antique and vintage rings with fine detail have a collector market.
- Plain wedding bands usually sell for close to melt, so the calculator figure is a good guide.
Calculate your ring
Melt value $727.00. Likely cash offer $508.90 – $654.30.
Signed and designer pieces can sell for well above melt as whole jewelry. Check sold listings before you scrap them.
DocketYour tally
Add items to total everything you plan to sell, silver and gold together.
Have a 10K ring instead? See how much a 10K gold ring is worth. Not sure of the karat? Use Read the mark from a photo above.