Current 21K Gold Price Per Gram
21 karat = 87.5% pure gold (875 fineness). The signature jewellery standard of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the Levant — live rates in 10 major currencies.
21K Gold Price by Currency
All prices derived from live 24K XAU/USD spot × 0.875. Use the karat purity calculator to enter any weight at 21K for a full local currency valuation.
| Currency | Per Gram |
|---|---|
🇺🇸 $ USD US Dollar | $ 115.72 |
🇪🇺 € EUR Euro | € 100.68 |
🇬🇧 £ GBP British Pound | £ 86.27 |
🇦🇪 د.إ AED UAE Dirham | د.إ 424.99 |
🇸🇦 ﷼ SAR Saudi Riyal | ﷼ 433.96 |
🇵🇰 ₨ PKR Pakistani Rupee | ₨ 32,138.33 |
🇮🇳 ₹ INR Indian Rupee | ₹ 11,074.94 |
🇧🇩 ৳ BDT Bangladeshi Taka | ৳ 14,285.16 |
🇹🇷 ₺ TRY Turkish Lira | ₺ 5,489.95 |
🇲🇾 RM MYR Malaysian Ringgit | RM 472.73 |
Indicative prices only · Source: XAU/USD spot · Not a dealing quote
What Is 21K Gold?
21 karat gold contains 21 parts pure gold out of 24 — exactly 87.5% pure gold and 12.5% alloy metals (typically copper and silver). The hallmark is "875" (875 parts per 1,000 pure) or "21K". It is the dominant jewellery standard across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and much of the Gulf — the karat that fills the gold souks of Riyadh, Cairo and Amman.
The 12.5% alloy content makes 21K noticeably harder than 22K while keeping the deep, saturated colour buyers in these markets expect — ideal for the heavy bangles, chains and bridal sets that double as family savings. Compare all karats on the Quick Rates page or check your country's live rate on the live gold rates page.
21K vs Other Karats — Purity & Price
| Karat | Purity | Hallmark | Price vs 24K | Main Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | 99.9% | 999 | 100% | Bullion / coins |
| 22K | 91.67% | 916 | 91.7% | India, Pakistan, SE Asia |
| 21K ★ | 87.5% | 875 | 87.5% | Saudi, Egypt, Levant |
| 18K | 75% | 750 | 75% | Europe / luxury watches |
| 14K | 58.33% | 585 | 58.3% | USA, Canada |
| 10K | 41.67% | 417 | 41.7% | USA budget jewellery |
For a full multi-currency breakdown of the neighbouring karats, see the 22K, 18K, and 14K price pages.
21K Gold Formula
The 21K price tracks the XAU/USD spot at a fixed 87.5% ratio, so any historical 24K price × 0.875 gives the 21K equivalent — browse 100 years of gold price history or the year-by-year archive to apply it to any era.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current 21K gold price per gram?
The current 21K gold price is $116 per gram (USD). 21K = 87.5% of the 24K spot price. See the table above for local currency rates including SAR, EGP, AED and JOD.
What is the 21 karat gold price in Saudi Arabia today?
In USD terms, 21K gold is $116 per gram today; multiply by the live USD-SAR rate (≈3.75, pegged) for the Saudi price. 21K is the most popular jewellery karat in Saudi Arabia — souk quotes add making charges and 15% VAT on top of this metal value. See the live Saudi page for the SAR figure per gram and per tola.
What does the 875 hallmark mean on gold?
The 875 hallmark means 875 parts per 1,000 are pure gold — exactly 21 karats (21/24 = 0.875). It may appear as "875", "21K" or "21ct". It is the signature standard of Middle Eastern jewellery: Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon and the wider Levant predominantly buy and sell 21K.
Why is 21K gold the standard in the Middle East?
A 21K alloy keeps a deep gold colour and high intrinsic value (87.5% pure) while being noticeably harder than 22K or 24K — suited to the heavy, sculptural designs of Levantine and Gulf jewellery that double as family savings. Egypt and the Levant standardised on 21K generations ago, and Gulf souks stock 21K alongside 22K for the same reason.
How is the 21K gold price calculated from spot?
21K per gram = (XAU/USD ÷ 31.1035) × 0.875 × exchange rate. Example: XAU/USD $3,300 → $106.10/g × 0.875 = $92.84/g (21K, USD). For SAR, EGP or any local currency, multiply by the live exchange rate. Use the karat purity calculator for any weight at 21K.
What is the difference between 21K and 22K gold?
22K = 91.67% pure (916 fineness); 21K = 87.5% pure (875 fineness) — a 4.5% price difference per gram. 22K dominates India, Pakistan and South-East Asia; 21K dominates Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the Levant. Both hold value far better than 18K, and both sell close to their melt value in their home markets.