Updated September 8, 2026 · By Bulawan
The formula
Reference gold value = weight (grams) × purity (karat ÷ 24) × today's 24K price per gram.
Example: a 10-gram 18K bracelet at a 24K reference of ₱8,000/gram = 10 × 0.75 × 8,000 = ₱60,000 reference value.
What buyers deduct
- Buyer margin: 5–20% for outright sale, more for pawn loans.
- Stones: usually weighed out or ignored unless certified diamonds.
- Wear, solder, and repairs: may lower the tested purity.
- Location: provincial offers can differ from Metro Manila.
Get today's number
Use the Bulawan gold calculator to apply today's published market reference automatically, then ask Bulawan for a photo-based second opinion before you visit a buyer.
Reference gold value only. Actual buying, selling, retail, and pawnshop values may vary based on purity testing, workmanship, condition, stones, buyer margins, and location.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I weigh my gold at home?
- Use a digital kitchen or jewelry scale accurate to 0.1 gram. Remove stones or non-gold parts from the calculation if possible.
- Why is the buyer's offer lower than the calculator?
- The calculator gives the reference gold content value. Buyers deduct margin, testing, refining, and risk, so offers are typically 60–95% of that number.
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