Gold Guides
Original, practical guides to gold prices, purity, units, charts and currencies — written to help you understand the market, not to sell you anything.
XAU spot · per troy ounce
USD 4,061.20 per troy ounce ▲ +32.70 (+0.81%)
Gram USD 130.57Kilogram USD 130,570.61Tola USD 1,522.9522K per gram USD 119.69
COMEX gold futures (GC=F) · Last 30 daily closes · Latest close USD 4,071.10
Source: Live market quote · Quote time: 2026-10-27T15:41:54Z · Retrieved by Gold Updates at page load.
How International Gold Prices Are Determined
The international gold price is set by trading in global markets, not by any single authority. This guide explains the benchmarks, exchanges, and market forces behind the number you see quoted each day.
Gold Spot Price vs Jewellery Price
The spot price is the wholesale market value of pure gold, while the price you pay at a jeweller includes making charges, margins, and taxes. Here is how the two relate and why they are never the same.
How to Calculate the Value of 24K Gold
Valuing 24K gold is straightforward once you know the spot price, the troy ounce conversion, and your item's weight. This guide walks through the calculation step by step.
Difference Between 24K, 22K, 21K, 18K and 14K Gold
Karat measures how much of a gold item is pure gold and how much is other metal. This guide explains each common purity, where it is used, and how it affects price and durability.
How Currency Exchange Rates Affect Gold Prices
Because gold is priced in US dollars, the exchange rate between the dollar and your own currency can move your local gold price even when the world price stands still. This guide explains the mechanism and what to watch.
How to Read a Gold Price Chart
A gold price chart packs a lot of information into a few lines and candles. This guide explains the axes, timeframes, and patterns in plain language so you can read any chart with confidence.
What Is a Troy Ounce?
A troy ounce is the traditional unit for weighing gold and other precious metals, and it is larger than the ounce used for everyday goods. This guide explains where it comes from and how to convert it.
How to Convert Gold Prices Between Currencies
Converting a gold price between currencies takes two steps: convert the weight unit if needed, then apply the exchange rate. This guide shows the method and the pitfalls to avoid.
How to Calculate Gold Value by Weight
Valuing gold by weight means finding its fine gold content first, then applying the current price. This guide covers jewellery, coins, bars, and scrap, and the adjustments each one needs.
Understanding Gold Price History
Gold's price history stretches from ancient coinage to the modern floating market. This guide traces the major eras and explains why the price behaves differently today than it did under fixed systems.
Why Local Jewellery Prices Differ From Spot Prices
Your local jeweller's price will always sit above the international spot price, and the gap varies by country, shop, and item. This guide breaks down every layer of that gap.
How Gold Purity Affects Price
Purity is the single biggest determinant of a gold item's metal value: the higher the karat, the more fine gold each gram contains. This guide explains the maths and the trade-offs.
What Causes Gold Prices to Change?
Gold prices move for many reasons, from interest rates and currencies to geopolitics and investor sentiment. This guide organises the main drivers so you can make sense of any price move.
How to Compare Gold Prices Across Countries
Comparing gold prices across countries means converting currency, weight, and purity to a common basis, then accounting for taxes and local costs. This guide shows a fair method.
Understanding Gold Market Volatility
Gold can be calm for months and then move sharply in days. This guide explains what volatility means, what drives it, and how to think about it without panicking.