18K gold is 75% pure — the international standard for luxury and designer jewelry, available in yellow, white, and rose gold. Popular in mall-based fine jewelry stores.
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Last Updated: May 9, 2026, 9:28 AM UTC ·
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Currency: SAR
As of today, May 9, 2026, the live 18K gold price in Saudi Arabia is 436.08 SAR per gram. 18K gold has risen by 0.41% compared to yesterday. The per tola rate is 5,086.42 SAR. All prices are converted from the international USD spot rate at the fixed SAR/USD peg of 3.75.
* Base market rate. Retail jewelry prices include making charges (Ujrah).
18K Gold in Saudi Arabia — 7 Day History
SAR per gram — last 7 days
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18K Value in SARLive Rate
4,360.79 SAR
18K Gold Price History — Saudi Arabia (Last 7 Days)
Date
Per Gram (SAR)
Per Tola (SAR)
Per 10g (SAR)
Change
Fri, May 8, 2026TODAY
436.08
5,086.44
4,360.80
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Thu, May 7, 2026
434.30
5,065.68
4,343.00
-1.78 (-0.41%)
Wed, May 6, 2026
432.64
5,046.31
4,326.40
-1.66 (-0.38%)
Tue, May 5, 2026
420.82
4,908.44
4,208.20
-11.82 (-2.73%)
Mon, May 4, 2026
416.60
4,859.22
4,166.00
-4.22 (-1%)
Sun, May 3, 2026
425.69
4,965.25
4,256.90
+9.09 (+2.18%)
Sat, May 2, 2026
425.69
4,965.25
4,256.90
+0.00 (+0%)
Prices in SAR per gram. Converted from USD spot at fixed peg of 3.75. Includes 2% retail market premium.
⚠️ Tax / VAT: 22K, 21K, and 18K gold jewelry in Saudi Arabia is subject to 15% VAT. Investment-grade 24K gold bars and coins (99%+ purity) are VAT-exempt under Saudi Arabia's investment gold exemption rules.
18K Gold in Saudi Arabia — FAQ
The live 18K gold price in Saudi Arabia today is 436.08 SAR per gram. Per tola it is 5,086.42 SAR. Prices update every 60 seconds, converted at the fixed SAR/USD rate of 3.75.
18K's higher alloy content (25%) makes it harder and more suitable for diamond and gemstone settings. International luxury brands like Cartier, Tiffany, and Bulgari use 18K as their primary gold standard for fine jewelry.
18K gold comes in yellow (gold + silver + copper), white (gold + palladium or nickel), and rose gold (gold + copper). All contain 75% pure gold — only the alloy mix changes the color.
22K, 21K, and 18K gold jewelry in Saudi Arabia is subject to 15% VAT. Investment-grade 24K gold bars and coins (99%+ purity) are VAT-exempt under Saudi Arabia's investment gold exemption rules.
18K is less common in traditional GCC souqs where 22K and 21K dominate. However, mall-based luxury retailers and international jewelry brands in Saudi Arabia carry a wide selection of 18K pieces. Resale is easier through branded stores.
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