21K Gold Price per Gram (ZAR)
Live price of 1 gram of 21K gold (875 fineness) in South African Rand, with a calculator and a comparison with other karats.
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How it is calculated
Price of 1 gram of pure gold × 0,875 (875 fineness) = 1 gram of 21K gold.
This is the international market value of the gold content. Jeweller and dealer prices are higher because they include making charges and a buy/sell spread.
Other gold types
| Type | Weight / purity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gram gold (24K) | 1 g · 24K | 2 120,26 ZAR |
| 22K gold | 1 g · 22K | 1 943,64 ZAR |
| 21K gold | 1 g · 21K | 1 855,23 ZAR |
| 18K gold | 1 g · 18K | 1 590,19 ZAR |
| 14K gold | 1 g · 14K | 1 240,35 ZAR |
| Gold kilogram (1 kg) | 1000 g · 24K | 2 120 260 ZAR |
| Krugerrand | 33.93 g · 22K | 65 947,77 ZAR |
21K gold is 875 parts pure gold per thousand: 21 of 24 parts are gold and the rest are other metals added for strength.
The price here is the market value of the pure gold in 1 gram of 21K gold. Jewellery prices add making charges on top.
What does 21K gold mean?
21 of 24 parts are pure gold, a fineness of 875 per thousand.
How is the 21K price calculated?
The price of 1 gram of pure gold is multiplied by 0,875. For a piece of jewellery, multiply the result by its weight in grams.
How often is the price updated?
The ounce price updates about every 30 seconds while the market is open; the exchange rate updates once per business day.