9 Karat Gold

What is 9 karat gold?

Commonly found in jewellery, 9 karat gold (most commonly known as 9 carat gold outside of the US) is an alloy containing 37.5% pure gold, while the rest is made up of another metal or metals. Typically, 9 karat gold will be made of 37.5% gold, 42.5% silver and 20% copper. However, it is also possible to find slight variations on this combination. 9 karat white gold, for example, is made up of 37.5% gold and 62.5% silver. 9 karat rose gold, on the other hand, has a higher copper content - 37.5% gold, 20% silver and 42.5% copper, giving the metal a more red tone.

Due to being mixed with other metals, 9 karat gold is harder than pure gold, making it a popular choice for jewellery.

How much is 9 karat gold worth?

The official spot price for gold refers to the value of 24 karat, pure bullion gold, which only makes up 37.5% of the content of 9 karat gold. The value of 9 karat gold at any given moment is therefore calculated by taking 37.5% of the bullion spot price.

When it comes to karat rating, the higher the karat, the more expensive the gold. This is because karat rating relates directly to purity. 9k gold, for example, is 9/24 parts pure gold, whereas 22 karat gold is 22/24 parts pure.

If you own 9 karat jewellery and would like to find its current scrap value, you can use our gold price chart to find the current spot price, and multiply the figure by 0.375 to get a 9k value.