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Gold Price Today in the Philippines
Real-time price of gold in Philippine pesos, per gram, by karat. Updated automatically every minute.
24K gold · per gram
₱8,448.11
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Gold price per gram by karat
Philippine jewelers price by karat — 21K and 18K are the most common locally. Rates below are pure-melt market value (before a shop's buy/sell spread).
| Karat | Purity | Per gram |
|---|---|---|
| 24K pure | 99.9% | ₱8,448.11 |
| 22K | 91.7% | ₱7,744.10 |
| 21K common | 87.5% | ₱7,392.10 |
| 18K | 75.0% | ₱6,336.09 |
| 14K | 58.3% | ₱4,928.07 |
Market melt value only. Actual buy prices at jewelers and pawnshops are lower (they keep a margin); actual sell prices to you are higher. Use the calculator below to estimate real-world figures.
Gold sell & pawn value calculator
Enter the weight and karat of your gold to estimate its market melt value and the typical range a Philippine pawnshop or buyer might offer today.
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Estimates only, for guidance. Real offers depend on the shop's appraisal, current spread, weight verification, and your gold's actual purity. Always get an in-person quote.
Where to sell or pawn gold in the Philippines
Your options, ranked by how much you typically keep. The more convenient the channel, the bigger the spread you usually pay.
Pawnshops
Cebuana Lhuillier, M Lhuillier, Palawan and others. Fast cash and nationwide, but appraisal-based and conservative. Good for jewelry you want to redeem later.
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GSave / digital gold and similar let you buy, hold and sell grams from your phone. Convenient for small amounts and price-averaging.
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Local jewelry districts (e.g. Meycauayan, Ongpin) buy scrap and pieces. Negotiable; bring this page's live rate as leverage.
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How gold pricing works in the Philippines
The price of gold in the Philippines is set by the global market, not locally. Gold trades worldwide in US dollars per troy ounce (about 31.1 grams). To get the Philippine price, you convert that spot price to pesos using the current USD→PHP exchange rate, then divide by 31.1035 to get the price per gram. That’s exactly what the live figures on this page do, refreshed every minute.
Why karat matters
“Karat” measures how pure the gold is, in 24ths. 24K is pure gold (99.9%) and is what bullion bars and coins are made of. Jewelry is alloyed for strength, so it’s worth proportionally less by weight:
- 22K = 91.7% gold — coins and some heirloom jewelry.
- 21K = 87.5% gold — extremely common in the Philippines, especially Saudi/Middle-East-style jewelry brought home by OFWs.
- 18K = 75% gold — standard for fine jewelry and most branded pieces.
- 14K = 58.3% gold — durable, everyday jewelry.
A 21K ring therefore contains 87.5% of the gold a pure piece of the same weight would — which is why a 4-gram 21K ring is worth far less than 4 grams of 24K bullion.
Buy price vs. sell price vs. pawn value
The market melt value is a reference, not what changes hands. Anyone buying your gold needs a margin, so a jeweler or pawnshop pays below melt and sells above it. Pawnshops in particular appraise conservatively — they’re lending against the item and protecting themselves against price swings and impurity, so offers commonly land around 55%–75% of pure melt value depending on the shop, the karat, and whether you’re pawning (loan) or outright selling. Knowing today’s real melt value, which you can read off this page, is your single best piece of leverage when you walk in.
Tips for buyers and sellers
- Weigh and verify karat first. Hallmarks (e.g. “750” for 18K, “875” for 21K) tell you purity. Reputable buyers will test.
- Compare at least two shops. Spreads vary widely between pawnshops, jewelers, and bullion dealers.
- Separate by karat. Don’t let a buyer weigh mixed-karat gold together and pay the lowest rate on all of it.
- For investment, buy 24K bullion, not jewelry — you avoid paying for craftsmanship you can’t recover on resale.
Frequently asked questions
How much is gold per gram in the Philippines today?
The live 24K price is shown at the top of this page in pesos per gram, updated every minute from the global spot price and the current USD→PHP exchange rate. For jewelry, check the karat table — 21K and 18K are most common locally.
What is the price of 18K and 21K gold per gram?
18K is 75% pure and 21K is 87.5% pure, so they’re worth that fraction of the 24K price. The exact peso figures update live in the karat table above.
How much will a pawnshop give me for my gold?
Philippine pawnshops typically appraise gold at roughly 55%–75% of its pure melt value, depending on the shop, the karat, the item’s condition, and whether you’re pawning or selling outright. Use the sell & pawn calculator above for an estimate, then get an in-person quote.
Why is the pawnshop offer lower than the market price?
The market price is the value of the pure gold content only. A pawnshop has to cover its margin, the risk of price swings, possible impurity, and (for a loan) the chance you don’t redeem the item — so it offers below melt value.
Where can I get the most money for my gold?
Generally, online bullion dealers pay closest to spot for genuine 24K bars and coins; jewelers and gold buyers are negotiable for scrap; pawnshops are the fastest for cash but the most conservative. See “Where to sell or pawn gold” above.
How accurate are the prices on this page?
The spot gold price and exchange rate come from live market feeds and refresh every minute, so the melt values are accurate to the market. Pawnshop and buyer figures are estimates — real offers vary by shop and always require an in-person appraisal.