How Much Is a 18K Gold Earrings Worth in Pounds (£)?
A 18K gold earrings is worth £39–£465 in pounds today
(Based on spot $4,317/oz · 1 USD = £0.7452 · Updated June 16, 2026)
- Typical weight
- 0.5–6 g
- Melt value
- £77.56/g
- Pawnbroker (typical)
- £19–£326
- Mail-in buyer (typical)
- £31–£428
Estimates convert USD spot to GBP using a live exchange rate. Not financial advice, not a purchase offer, and not a guarantee of what any UK buyer will pay.
Earring weights are given as a pair. Simple studs weigh 0.5–2g per pair; medium hoops 2–4g; large statement earrings up to 6g+.
Earring pairs are weighed together; posts and backs may differ in fineness from the front—split if your buyer tests by part.
For a typical weight in the common range, ~1 g of 18K gold might melt around £77.56 at current spot in pounds—highly variable by actual weight and condition.
Common variations that change weight
- Repairs and solder add metal that may assay differently from the rest of the piece.
- Hollow vs solid construction changes grams dramatically even when pieces look similar on the high street.
18K (750) is the premium UK fineness for many fine jewellers—common on engagement rings and higher-end pieces.
Gold Value Calculator
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Total gold value£77.56
Current 18K price • £77.56/gram • £2412.39/oz
Formula: weight × karat multiplier × spot price. 14K = 0.585, 18K = 0.75, 10K = 0.417.
USD spot converted to your selected currency at live exchange rates. Adjust weight, unit, or karat to explore scenarios.
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What UK buyers might pay (typical ranges)
Based on typical melt for ~1g (£77.56). Not a quote.
| Buyer type | Typical % of melt | Est. offer (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Pawn shop | 50–70% | £38.78 – £54.29 |
| Local gold buyer / jeweler | 65–80% | £50.42 – £62.05 |
| Online / mail-in buyer | 80–92% | £62.05 – £71.36 |
| Refinery (bulk / high volume) | 88–95% | £68.26 – £73.69 |
Ranges are common UK experience bands; pawnbrokers and mail-in buyers vary. Not a quote.
18K Earrings — melt range by style (GBP)
Same GBP per-gram rate for 18K on this page. Stones and non-gold parts excluded.
| Style / size | Weight (g) | Approx. melt (£) |
|---|---|---|
| Studs (pair) | 0.5–2 (typ. ~1) | £38.78 – £155.13 |
| Hoops (pair) | 2–6 (typ. ~3) | £155.13 – £465.38 |
| Drop earrings (pair) | 1–4 (typ. ~2) | £77.56 – £310.25 |
How we calculate melt in pounds
We start from the same USD spot basis as our US pages, then multiply by the live USD→GBP rate (1 USD = £0.7452). For 18K: weight in grams × £77.56/g ≈ melt in pounds before any buyer haircut.
Same earrings, different karat
- 9K gold earrings (USD)
- 10K gold earrings (USD)
- 14K gold earrings (USD)
- 22K gold earrings (USD)
- 24K gold earrings (USD)
Other 18K jewelry types (GBP)
See this in US dollars: 18K gold earrings value in USDEUR: Same piece in euros (€)
Related links
- 18K gold price per gram (overview)
- All 18K gold value topics (USD)
- UK hallmarks guide (375, 585, 750)
- How to sell gold
- 18K gold price overview
FAQ
- How much is a 18K gold earrings worth in pounds?
- A typical 18K gold earrings (0.5–6g) melts around £39–£465 at today's spot in GBP (£77.56/g for 18K). Stones and buyer discounts are excluded.
- Why is there a weight range for Earringss?
- Styles vary: chain thickness, ring size, and hollow vs solid construction change grams. Use the table on this page as a reference, then weigh your item on a jewellery scale.
- Will I get the full melt value in pounds?
- No. Amounts are melt-value estimates from spot gold converted to GBP—not an offer to purchase. Pawnbrokers and mail-in services apply their own percentage of melt.