Gold Price per Gram 18K in South Africa (750)

How to Calculate the Price of Gram 18K Gold in South Africa

1. Find the current price of gold per ounce 24K

   Check the gold price in United States dollar per ounce 24K from a trusted source (e.g., 2,676)

2. Convert the price of gold from United States dollar to South African Rand

   Assume the exchange rate is 19 South African Rand per United States dollar. Use the formula:

   Gold price in South African Rand = Gold price in United States dollar × United States dollar to South African Rand exchange rate
   Gold price in South African Rand = 2,676 × 19 = 50,666 South African Rand per ounce 24K

3. Calculate the price per gram of 24K gold

   Since 1 ounce equals 31.1 grams, the price per gram of 24K gold is:

   Price per gram of 24K = Gold price in South African Rand / 31.1
   Price per gram of 24K = 50,666 / 31.1 ≈ 1,629.13 South African Rand

4. Convert the price from 24K to 18K gold

   Since 18K gold is 18 parts gold out of 24, the price for 18K gold is:

   Price per Gram of 18K gold = Price per Gram of 24K gold × (18 / 24)
   Price per Gram of 18K gold = 1,629.13 × (18 / 24) ≈ 1,221.84 South African Rand

5. Add the manufacturing cost

   Assume making charges are 125 South African Rand per gram. The final price is:

   Final price of Gram 18K gold = Price per Gram of 18K gold + Making charges
   Final price of Gram 18K gold = 1,221.84 + 125 = 1,346.84 South African Rand

Conclusion

The price of 1 Gram of 18K gold with making charges is approximately 1,346.84 South African Rand.

Gold Making Charges in South Africa

In South Africa, the gold making charges, also known as the manufacturing or workmanship charges, play a significant role in the pricing of gold jewelry. Typically, these charges are expressed as a percentage of the gold's gram price. On average, the making charges can range from 10% to 20% of the gold price per gram. This percentage varies based on the intricacy of the design, the type of jewelry, and the craftsmanship involved.

As of recent market trends, the price of gold per gram in South Africa fluctuates around ZAR 1,000. Therefore, if we consider a making charge of approximately 15%, the absolute value of making charges would be around ZAR 150 per gram. This indicates that for every gram of gold purchased, consumers may pay an additional ZAR 150 attributed to making charges. Understanding these charges is crucial for buyers, as it impacts the overall cost of gold jewelry and helps in making informed purchasing decisions.