Why is there a weight range for Necklace pieces?

Styles vary: chain thickness, ring size, and hollow vs solid construction change grams. Use the style table on this page as a reference, then weigh your item on a jewelry scale.

Is this a cash offer in CAD?

No. Amounts are melt-value estimates from spot gold converted to Canadian dollars, not an offer to purchase your item.

Is 9K the same as a 375 hallmark?

Yes. 375 fineness means 37.5% pure gold—the standard sold as 9K in the UK, Australia, and much of Europe. Both refer to the same purity tier for melt calculations in CAD.

Why is 9K common for everyday jewelry in Canada?

9K (375) balances durability and affordability. It is less common than 10K in Canadian retail; look for 375 stamps when pricing melt in CAD.

How Much Is a 9K (375) Gold Necklace Worth in Canadian dollars?

A 9K (375) gold necklace is worth C$206.29–C$2,062.85 in Canadian dollars today

(Based on spot $4,014/oz · 1 USD = C$1.4207 · 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.

Necklace weight varies significantly by style. A delicate chain may be 3–5g; a thick rope chain can exceed 20g. Weigh the chain separately from any pendant.

Necklace weight varies by chain style; Canadian rope and curb chains can be much heavier than a fine chain.

For a typical weight in the common range, ~5 g of 9K gold might melt around C$343.81 at current spot in Canadian dollars—highly variable by actual weight and condition.

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About 9K (375) Gold

10K (417 fineness) is more common than 9K in Canadian retail jewelry; 375-stamped pieces appear on some imported items—verify the stamp before using a 14K benchmark. 375 hallmark guide.

Estimates on this page are in Canadian dollars; how to sell gold in Canada covers stamp checks and buyer comparison.

Common variations that change weight

Clasps and tags may be different fineness or steel—buyers may test or deduct them.
Length and link style drive chain weight; the same style can vary by size class.

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Weight

Unit

Purity (Karat)

Total gold valueC$343.75

Current 9K price • C$68.75/gram • C$2138.37/oz

Est. offer at%:C$171.88

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

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

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9K Necklace — melt range by style (CAD)

Uses the same live spot converted to Canadian dollars for 9K on this page. Actual pieces vary; stones and non-gold parts are excluded.

Style / size	Weight (g)	Approx. melt (C$)
Delicate chain	3–8 (typ. ~5)	C$206.29 – C$550.09
Medium necklace	8–15 (typ. ~10)	C$550.09 – C$1,031.43
Heavy necklace	15–30 (typ. ~20)	C$1,031.43 – C$2,062.85

Same necklace, different karat (CAD)

What canadian buyers might pay (typical ranges)

Dealers pay a share of melt. Below uses the same total melt as this page (C$343.81). Not a quote.

Buyer type	Typical % of melt	Est. offer (C$)
Pawn shop	50–70%	C$171.90 – C$240.67
Local gold buyer / jeweler	65–80%	C$223.48 – C$275.05
Online / mail-in buyer	80–92%	C$275.05 – C$316.30
Refinery (bulk / high volume)	88–95%	C$302.55 – C$326.62

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

How we calculate melt in Canadian dollars

USD spot per gram × live USD→CAD rate (1 USD = C$1.4207). For 9K: ~5 g × C$68.76/g ≈ melt before any buyer discount. 9K price hub.

Other 9K jewelry types (CAD)

FAQ

How much is a 9K (375) gold necklace worth in Canadian dollars?: A 9K (375) gold necklace is worth C$206.29–C$2,062.85 in Canadian dollars today (3–30g typical). Melt is about C$68.76/g.
Why is there a weight range for Necklace pieces?: Styles vary: chain thickness, ring size, and hollow vs solid construction change grams. Use the style table on this page as a reference, then weigh your item on a jewelry scale.
Is this a cash offer in CAD?: No. Amounts are melt-value estimates from spot gold converted to Canadian dollars, not an offer to purchase your item.
Is 9K the same as a 375 hallmark?: Yes. 375 fineness means 37.5% pure gold—the standard sold as 9K in the UK, Australia, and much of Europe. Both refer to the same purity tier for melt calculations in CAD.
Why is 9K common for everyday jewelry in Canada?: 9K (375) balances durability and affordability. It is less common than 10K in Canadian retail; look for 375 stamps when pricing melt in CAD.