Melt value
The theoretical value of your gold content at the selected spot price. It excludes workmanship and seller premiums.
58.3%
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Calculate Miami Cuban chain gold value, estimate what you might pay, or model what a gold buyer might offer.
MIAMI CUBAN / YELLOW GOLD
THEORETICAL PURITY
58.3% PURE GOLD
41.7%
OTHER METALS
$74.93
VALUE / GRAM
WHAT THIS MEANS14K is the Miami standard. 58.3% pure gold mixed with stronger metals — rich color that can actually take daily wear without bending.
Illustrative yellow-gold colors · dimensions and alloy color may vary.
LIVE MARKET \u00b7 GOLD SPOT
$3,996.74
per troy oz \u00b7 $128.50/g pure (24K)
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GOLD CONTENT VALUE · BEFORE PREMIUMS OR DEDUCTIONS
$18,731
That's 145.8 g of pure gold inside a 250 g chain
Melt value ≠ the check you get. This is the value of the gold itself at today's market price. A scrap buyer may deduct fees and margin; a retailer may add labor, overhead and profit. Use the buying or selling view to model the amount relevant to you.
Estimate store price + premium What might I pay?
BUYING · YOUR PRICE SCENARIO
This is not a listed selling price. It adds your chosen example premium to melt value. Enter an actual seller quote below to compare a real price.
% above melt
≈ $29,033 hypothetical total
That's $116.14 per gram — the gold itself is $74.93
Type in what a store quoted you and see exactly how much premium is in it.
Pre-tax scenario, not a seller quote. The premium can include labor, overhead, brand and profit; their individual amounts cannot be inferred from a price. Enter your own percentage or a real pre-tax quote.
SELLING · SCRAP PAYOUT SCENARIO
What might a gold buyer pay you? Choose an example percentage of melt, then subtract only fees not already included in that percentage. This models a scrap offer; a resale offer for an intact chain can differ.
% · example, not a market rate
This calculator does not buy or sell gold. Obtain actual offers and confirm weight, fineness and fees with each buyer.
BUILD & ESTIMATE MY CHAIN
≈ 242 g
estimated weight, solid Miami Cuban
gold (melt) value $18,131
Buying scenario (selected premium): $28,103 (example: +55% premium)
gold (melt) value $18,131
Buying scenario (selected premium): $28,103 (example: +55% premium)
Illustrative solid-chain model, not a manufacturer quote. Actual link profile, clasp and construction change weight. Use a measured weight whenever available. The range reflects variation across published maker specifications; it is not a guarantee.
JUST GOLD? REGULAR CALCULATOR
$2,330
gold value at today's spot — coins, scrap, any jewelry
Weight × gold purity × spot price per gram. Excludes stones and non-gold components.
Three numbers. Three different meanings.
Store price
Gold value plus craftsmanship, overhead and margin. Compare the quoted price per gram and premium over melt.
Buyer payout
A buyer may deduct refining costs and margin. Condition, brand and resale demand can also affect an offer.
How are purity and value calculated?
We use nominal karat fractions: 14K is 14/24, or about 58.33%. A 585 hallmark means 58.5%; use tested fineness for an exact valuation. One troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams.
Does the image show my exact chain?
The chain detail and bust images are style references. Karat colors are illustrative. Images do not predict length, width, weight or construction.
Can I use a store quote to judge a deal?
The checker measures the premium above metal value. It does not authenticate jewelry or determine whether craftsmanship, condition and seller service justify a price. Use a pre-tax quote for a like-for-like comparison.
Gold chain questions, answered.
How much is a 14K Cuban link chain worth?
Enter the measured weight and selected gold spot price. This calculator uses 14/24 (about 58.33%) for nominal 14K. The gold-content value is weight × purity × price per gram. A 585 hallmark represents 58.5%; exact valuation requires the actual fineness.
How much should I pay for a Miami Cuban chain?
Select “I’m buying a chain,” then open “Estimate store price + premium.” Adjust the percentage or enter a real seller quote. The result separates metal value from the added premium; it does not certify a fair market price.
How much could I get for selling my gold chain?
Select “I’m selling my gold” to model a buyer’s percentage of melt and any additional fees. The 90% starting value is an editable example, not a prediction. Private resale and collectible jewelry can follow different pricing.
Why is the store price higher than melt value?
A finished chain can include labor, clasp design, finishing, seller overhead, branding and profit. The premium over melt measures their combined price difference. It does not reveal the store’s rent, expenses or net profit.
What is a gold chain premium over melt?
Premium in dollars = seller quote − melt value. Premium percentage = (seller quote ÷ melt value − 1) × 100. This differs from gross margin, which uses selling price as its denominator. Compare pre-tax quotes on the same basis.
How do I compare gold chain prices per gram?
Divide the seller’s pre-tax price by total chain weight. Compare chains with the same karat, construction and relevant design features. The quote checker displays the quoted price per gram alongside the selected karat’s metal value per gram.
How do 10K, 14K and 18K compare?
Nominal purity is karat ÷ 24: 10K is about 41.67%, 14K about 58.33% and 18K 75%. At the same total weight and spot price, higher purity means more gold content. Alloy color and durability also depend on composition and construction.
Does a hollow Cuban chain have the same gold value as a solid one?
At identical measured weight and purity, the gold-content calculation is the same. Hollow and semi-hollow chains can weigh less at the same outside dimensions. The dimension-based builder currently models solid chains only; use a measured weight for hollow pieces.
How do width and length affect Cuban link weight?
Wider and longer chains generally contain more material, but thickness, link spacing, profile, alloy density and clasp change the result. Width and length alone cannot determine exact grams. The builder is calibrated against published handmade Miami specifications (for example, a 12mm 14K 24-inch solid chain at about 265 g); individual makers vary, which is why the estimate is shown as a range.
How do I measure a Cuban chain?
Measure overall length laid straight from clasp to end, and width across the widest link face. Weigh the chain on a suitable jewelry scale. Remove separate pendants and account for stones or non-gold components before using their weight as gold alloy weight.
What is the difference between grams, dwt and troy ounces?
A troy ounce is 31.1034768 grams; one pennyweight (dwt) is 1.55517384 grams. A regular household ounce is a different unit. Choose the unit printed on your scale; this calculator preserves weight when you switch between its supported units.
What is the difference between 14K and a 585 gold stamp?
14K describes nominal karat purity. A 585 fineness mark specifies 585 parts of gold per thousand, or 58.5%. The difference matters for precise valuation. A stamp by itself does not verify authenticity or replace testing.
Does this calculator include diamonds, tax or shipping?
Melt value covers the entered gold-alloy weight and purity only. The buying scenario is pre-tax and excludes shipping. Do not value diamond weight as gold; gemstones and separate components require their own assessment.
Is the displayed price a real jewelry listing?
No. This website provides calculations and editable scenarios. The chain images are style references, not inventory for sale. Only a quote entered from an actual seller represents that seller’s asking price.
What happens if the gold price feed is unavailable?
The website labels the feed status and retains the displayed editable price. A fallback price is not current market data. Enter a current reference price and confirm its currency and troy-ounce unit before comparing offers.