How Much Is 17g of 18K Gold Worth in pounds?

17 grams of 18K gold is worth £1,247.82 in pounds today

(Based on spot $4,014/oz · 1 USD = £0.7584 · Updated June 26, 2026)

Estimates convert USD spot using a live exchange rate. Not financial advice, not a purchase offer, and not a guarantee of what any buyer will pay.

This weight band is common for everyday jewellery lots. Separate by karat first, then compare offers as a % of melt in pounds.

Separate 9K (375) from 18K (750) before accepting one blended figure; mixed-karat lots often get conservative offers.

Adjacent gram pages (GBP):16g18g →

At live spot converted to pounds, 17 g of 18K gold has a rough melt value of about £1,247.82. This is not a purchase offer—just an estimate from spot × weight × purity × exchange rate.

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18K (750) is the premium UK fineness for many fine jewellers—common on engagement rings and higher-end pieces.

Weighing & sorting tips

  • If selling by post, keep a written list: stamp, item type, weight in grams.
  • If your pieces are mixed-karat, weigh each karat separately; otherwise a blended estimate can mislead you.

Gold Value Calculator

£/troy oz

Adjust this price to project a future value. 24K per troy oz.

Total gold value£1247.80

Current 18K price£73.40/gram£2283.00/oz

Est. offer at%:£623.90

Formula: weight × karat multiplier × spot price. 14K = 0.585, 18K = 0.75, 10K = 0.417.

USD spot converted to pounds at live exchange rates. Same basis as the estimates on this page. Adjust weight, unit, or karat.

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How we calculate melt in pounds

USD spot per gram × live USD→GBP rate (1 USD = £0.7584). For 18K: 17 g × £73.40/g ≈ £1,247.82 full metal value before any buyer haircut. 18K price hub.

What uk buyers might pay (typical ranges)

Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page (£1,247.82). Mid-size UK lots suit comparison: pawnbroker (same-day) vs mail-in (often higher %) vs refinery (bulk). Not a quote.

Buyer typeTypical % of meltEst. offer (£)
Pawnbroker5070%£623.91£873.47
Local gold buyer / jeweller6580%£811.08£998.26
Online / mail-in buyer8092%£998.26£1,147.99
Refinery (bulk / high volume)8895%£1,098.08£1,185.43

Ranges are typical experience bands; local buyers vary. Not a quote.

Melt value by karat (17 g, GBP)

Same weight, different purity—use this to sanity-check whether your item's stamp matches your expected value in pounds.

KaratMelt (£)
9K£623.97
10K£693.20
14K£970.51
18K£1,247.82
22K£1,525.13
24K£1,663.72

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FAQ

How much is 17 grams of 18K gold worth in pounds?
17 grams of 18K gold is worth about £1,247.82 melt in pounds at today's gold price of $4,014/oz (1 USD = £0.7584). Typical uk buyers pay £623.91–£873.47 (pawnbroker) or £998.26–£1,147.99 (online).
Is £1,247.82 what uk buyers will pay?
Usually not. Many buyers pay a percentage of melt—often roughly 50–70% at pawnbrokers for quick cash. Online or mail-in buyers may pay a higher share. Always compare at least two quotes in pounds.
What if my lot has mixed karats?
Separate by stamp (375, 585, 750, etc.) and weigh each group. A single blended offer for mixed karats is often lower than itemized pricing.
Does 18K gold price in GBP change every day?
Spot gold and the USD→GBP rate both move. Our pages refresh on a regular schedule. Use the same spot and rate basis as our calculators when comparing offers.