What it's worth
What is my gold or silver worth?
Pick the kind of item. Each page shows what it usually weighs, its live melt value, and what a buyer takes off.
Gold
- How much is a gold class ring worth?
Women’s class rings often weigh 5 to 10 grams and men’s 10 to 25 grams.
- How much is a gold wedding band worth?
A thin band often weighs 2 to 4 grams and a wide or heavy one 6 to 15 grams.
- How much is a gold engagement ring worth?
The gold in an engagement ring setting is usually 2 to 6 grams.
- How much is a gold chain worth?
A light 18-inch chain often weighs 3 to 10 grams. Rope and Cuban link chains often weigh 20 to 100 grams or more.
- How much is a gold bracelet worth?
A light bracelet often weighs 5 to 10 grams and a heavy link or bangle 15 to 40 grams.
- How much is a pair of gold earrings worth?
A pair of studs often weighs 1 to 3 grams. Hoops often weigh 2 to 10 grams a pair.
- How much is a gold watch worth?
The gold case alone often holds 10 to 40 grams. A watch with a solid gold bracelet can hold 60 to 150 grams.
- How much is a dental gold crown worth?
A single gold crown often holds 1 to 4 grams of alloy. A bridge holds more.
- How much is a gold-filled or gold-plated item worth?
The examples below are the whole item’s weight. Only a thin layer of it is gold.
Silver
- How much is a sterling silver fork or spoon worth?
A sterling teaspoon often weighs 20 to 35 grams and a dinner fork 40 to 80 grams. Knives hold far less silver than they weigh.
- How much is sterling silver jewelry worth?
A ring often weighs 2 to 10 grams and a chain or bracelet 5 to 50 grams.
- How much is a sterling silver tea set worth?
A sterling teapot often holds 400 to 900 grams of silver, and a full tea service 2 to 3 kilograms.