14ct gold refinery rate today

R 1 260

per gram

Based on the live gold price. 28 Sept 2026, 23:10

What 14ct gold is

14ct means 14 parts out of 24 are pure gold, and the rest is other metals that make it harder and change its colour. It is popular in imported jewellery and in many engagement and wedding rings.

14ct is sometimes stamped 585, so look for that number if you cannot find a carat mark.

What you will actually be offered

No buyer pays the full refinery rate for jewellery, because melting, refining and testing all cost money, and some pieces turn out to be lower than their stamp. A fair offer is below the refinery rate, and an honest buyer will show you how they worked it out.

We test and weigh every piece in front of you and explain our offer line by line. Read our full guide to the gold price per gram to see exactly how we work out an offer.

How to estimate your own gold

Find the stamp (it may read 14ct, 14K or 583). Weigh the piece on a kitchen scale in grams. Multiply the weight by the rate above. That gives you the refinery value, the ceiling of what the gold is worth.

Read the full gold price per gram guide

More questions

Is 14ct gold real gold?
Yes. 14ct gold contains 58.3% pure gold mixed with other metals.
Why does the 14ct price change during the day?
It follows the international gold price and the rand to dollar exchange rate, which both move constantly.
Will I get the full 14ct refinery rate if I sell?
No. Buyers pay below the refinery rate to cover refining costs and the risk that a piece is under carat. Ask any buyer to show you how they got to their number.

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