What is 22K gold?
22-karat gold contains approximately 91.6% pure gold. It is commonly used in investment coins and in jewelry traditions across South Asia and the Middle East. Its high gold content gives it a rich color and a higher metal value per gram than lower-karat alloys.
22K and 916 hallmarks
Common marks include “22K,” “22KT” and “916.” The 916 mark means about 916 parts of gold per thousand. Some items use regional hallmarks or assay-office marks that require separate interpretation.
How the per-gram value is estimated
The calculator treats the entered gold-bearing weight as a uniform 22K alloy. Mixed-purity pieces should be separated and calculated individually.
Before selling 22K gold
High-purity jewelry can include elaborate workmanship or cultural value that a scrap calculation does not capture. Request an itemized quote and distinguish the gold-content offer from any offer for stones or craftsmanship.