If you have a piece of gold jewellery and want to know what the gold in it is worth, or if you are considering buying a ring or necklace in 14 carat gold, the price per gram is the first thing most people look for. The gold price fluctuates from day to day and follows the world market, so the figure you find today is rarely the same as it was a month ago. Here you get the current prices per gram, an explanation of what 14 carat actually means for the price, and why a finished piece of jewellery costs more than the pure gold weight.

The price per gram for 14 carat gold is typically between 430 and 530 kroner

Danish gold dealers state the price per gram of 14 carat gold differently, but in 2026 the level is around 430 to 530 kroner per gram. (cite index="1-9,1-11,1-12">At Thorvalds Guld, 1 gram of 14 carat gold costs 428.64 kr., 1 gram of 18 carat 551.11 kr., and 1 gram of pure gold, i.e. 24 carat, 816.00 kr. Other buyers are slightly higher. (cite index="2-16">At Vitus Guld the price is stated at 478.00 kr. per gram for 14 carat.

The difference is partly because prices are updated at different times, and partly because there is a difference between whether the figure is a buying price or a selling price. The figure a gold buyer shows is typically what they pay you for your gold, and it is below the price you yourself have to pay to buy new gold.

What does 1 gram of gold in 14 carat cost right now?

A single gram of 14 carat gold therefore costs in the region of 430 to 530 kroner depending on the daily rate and which dealer you ask. To put it in perspective, a typical thin bracelet or a fine gold necklace often weighs between two and five grams. A heavier ring can weigh three to five grams in the gold itself alone.

If you want to calculate further, you simply multiply the gram price by the weight. (cite index="2-19,2-20">10 grams of 14 carat gold corresponds to 10 times the gram price, i.e. around 4,286 kr. at a price of 428.64 kr. per gram, and 100 grams becomes approximately 42,864 kr.

14 carat means 58.5 percent pure gold

The price difference between the carats is directly related to how much pure gold there is in the metal. (cite index="2-7,2-8">Carat indicates the purity of the gold, not its weight. 14 carat means 14 of 24 parts pure gold and corresponds to the hallmark 585. In other words, 58.5 percent of the metal is pure gold, while the rest is other metals such as copper, silver or palladium, which make the gold stronger and more durable for daily use.

This is precisely why 14 carat costs less per gram than 18 carat. (cite index="2-7,2-9">14 carat (585) is the most commonly used hallmark on Danish jewellery gold, while 18 carat (750) is typically found in quality rings. The higher the carat, the more pure gold per gram, and thus the higher the price. You can read more about what the number means in the article what does 14 carat gold mean

How the gold price is set from day to day

The gram price you see at a Danish dealer is not set arbitrarily. (cite index="2-22,2-23">The gold price is set on the international exchange based on supply and demand. The price is quoted per troy ounce, which corresponds to 31.1 grams, and is converted to Danish kroner per gram. From there, the price for 14 carat specifically is calculated from the gold content of 58.5 percent.

Because the price follows the world market, it changes continuously. (cite index="1-1">2025 marked itself as one of the most remarkable years for gold in recent times. This means that the figure fluctuates both up and down from week to week, and that the price you find today only applies for today.

This is why a finished piece of gold jewellery costs more than the gold itself

When a piece of jewellery in 14 carat gold costs more than the pure gram price multiplied by the weight, it is because the price of a finished piece of jewellery covers far more than the raw material. The gold has to be cast, shaped, polished and assembled, and that craftsmanship comes on top of the material price. In addition there are any stones, finish and the design itself.

At Longvé, 14 carat gold is the key metal in the majority of the range, from fine chains to rings and ear studs. In a simple slim necklace long 55 cm 14K gold, it is the gold itself and the workmanship that determine the price, while a ring or bracelet with diamonds is also priced according to the stones. You will find the entire selection in the yellow metal under the collection gold.

The price difference between gold and white gold

14 carat white gold contains the same proportion of pure gold as gold, i.e. 58.5 percent, but is alloyed with other white metals that give it the light colour. The gold content is the same, so the raw material price per gram of gold is fundamentally the same. If you want to delve into what distinguishes the two, you can read what is the difference between gold and white gold Longvé's designs in the white metal are gathered under the collection white gold.

For many of Longvé's rings, the same design is available in both metals, so the choice between yellow and white gold is more about expression and skin tone than about a big price difference in the gold itself.