18K gold is 75% pure gold alloyed with 25% other metals. Popular for designer and high-end fashion jewelry, offering durability and a range of color options including rose gold and white gold.
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Last Updated: May 8, 2026, 10:43 PM UTC
18K USD/g
$114.01
▲ +0.465 USD (+0.41%)
As of today, May 8, 2026, the live 18K gold price stands at $114.01 USD per gram internationally. In Saudi Arabia it is 427.53 SAR/g and 418.41 AED/g in the UAE. 18K gold has risen by 0.41% since yesterday. All GCC prices below are updated in real-time using fixed USD peg rates.
18K gold is 75% pure gold alloyed with 25% other metals. Popular for designer and high-end fashion jewelry, offering durability and a range of color options including rose gold and white gold. 18K gold purity is expressed as 75.0% — a globally recognised standard.
18K gold is the standard for international luxury and designer jewelry. Its 25% alloy content enables a wider range of colors — yellow, white, and rose gold — and provides exceptional hardness for stone setting. Major brands like Cartier, Tiffany, and Bulgari use 18K as their primary gold standard.
Why Choose 18K Gold?
Maximum Hardness: Best for diamond and gemstone settings.
Color Versatility: Available in yellow, white, and rose gold.
Luxury Standard: Preferred by international fine jewelry brands.
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18K Gold FAQ
18K gold is 75% pure gold (18 parts out of 24) mixed with 25% other metals. The higher alloy content makes it very hard and scratch-resistant, ideal for fine jewelry with gemstone settings.
18K's hardness allows jewelers to create intricate designs and securely set diamonds and gemstones. It is the standard for international luxury brands like Cartier, Tiffany, and Bulgari.
18K gold is available in yellow gold (gold + silver + copper), white gold (gold + palladium or nickel), and rose gold (gold + copper). All contain 75% pure gold.
18K is popular for designer and fashion jewelry in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, particularly in mall-based luxury retailers. Traditional souq buyers tend to prefer 22K or 21K for better gold value.
18K price = 24K spot rate × 0.75. For example, if 24K = 246 SAR/g, then 18K = 246 × 0.75 = 184.50 SAR/g.