Class Ring Value Calculator

Class Ring Gold Value Calculator

Current Price of Gold Per Gram ($):
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Current Gold Prices

Current Gold Prices

Per Gram: $128.03
Per Ounce: $3982.13
Per Kilo: $128029.50
Prices updated in every minute via Metal Price API

Gold Karat Marking Guide

Gold Markings:
  • 24K: Marked “999” or “24K”
  • 22K: Marked “916” or “22K”
  • 18K: Marked “750” or “18K”
  • 14K: Marked “585” or “14K”
  • 10K: Marked “417” or “10K”

A Note on Class Ring Stones

Class rings often carry deep sentimental value, representing years of effort and personal milestones. While the emotional worth can never be measured, their material value comes from their gold content, not the stones.

Most class rings contain synthetic or low-value stones like glass, spinel, or cubic zirconia. These stones have little to no resale value, which is why our calculator focuses solely on estimating the melt value of the metal. It will deduct a small percentage of the total ring’s weight to account for the estimated weight of the stone.

If your ring holds a meaningful stone, you’re welcome to remove it before sending your item. For the most accurate valuation, removing the stone ensures your quoted weight reflects only the precious metal content.

If you prefer not to remove the stone, The Alloy Market can safely dispose of it, free of charge, during our evaluation process. We handle every piece with care, and our goal is to help you receive the fairest and transparent offer possible while honoring what your ring represents.

A Note on Class Ring Stones

Class rings often carry deep sentimental value, representing years of effort and personal milestones. While the emotional worth can never be measured, their material value comes from their gold content, not the stones.

Most class rings contain synthetic or low-value stones like glass, spinel, or cubic zirconia. These stones have little to no resale value, which is why our calculator focuses solely on estimating the melt value of the metal. It will deduct a small percentage of the total ring’s weight to account for the estimated weight of the stone.

If your ring holds a meaningful stone, you’re welcome to remove it before sending your item. For the most accurate valuation, removing the stone ensures your quoted weight reflects only the precious metal content.

If you prefer not to remove the stone, The Alloy Market can safely dispose of it, free of charge, during our evaluation process. We handle every piece with care, and our goal is to help you receive the fairest and transparent offer possible while honoring what your ring represents.

Sell Your Class Ring With The Alloy Market

Request a free Appraisal Kit today to get started! We’ll cover shipping, tracking, and insurance to keep your items safe in transit. Once received, our team of experts will evaluate your jewelry and send you an offer. Payouts go out the same day you accept!

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Recent payouts

  • SOLD

    2 Days Ago

    $910

    Timothy’s Class Ring

    Atlanta, GA

    14K Yellow Gold, 16 g

    SOLD

    3 Days Ago

    $849

    Timothy’s Class Ring

    Little Rock, AR

    14K Yellow Gold, 16 g

    SOLD

    1 Day Ago

    $758

    Arthur’s Class Ring

    Van Nuys, CA

    10K Yellow Gold, 20 g

    SOLD

    6 Days Ago

    $955

    Corey’s Class Ring

    Spring, TX

    14K Yellow Gold, 18 g

    SOLD

    2 Days Ago

    $303

    Lisa’s Class Ring

    Denver, CO

    10K Yellow Gold, 8 g

    SOLD

    1 Day Ago

    $682

    Eli’s Class Ring

    Vancouver, WA

    10K Yellow Gold, 18 g

    SOLD

    4 Days Ago

    $606

    Jackson’s Class Ring

    Baltimore, MD

    10K Yellow Gold, 16 g

  • SOLD

    4 Days Ago

    $644

    Reginald’s Class Ring

    Irving , TX

    10K Yellow Gold, 17 g

    SOLD

    5 Days Ago

    $455

    Sarah’s Class Ring

    Portland, ME

    10K Yellow Gold, 12 g

    SOLD

    7 Days Ago

    $644

    Xander’s Class ring

    Mesa , AZ

    10K Yellow Gold, 17 g

    SOLD

    4 Days Ago

    $720

    Charlie’s Class Ring

    Mosco, ID

    10K Yellow Gold, 19 g

    SOLD

    3 Days Ago

    $303

    Tabitha’s Class Ring

    Tulsa, OK

    10K Yellow Gold, 8 g

    SOLD

    1 Day Ago

    $568

    Jerrod’s Class ring

    Beaverton, OR

    10K Yellow Gold, 15 g

    SOLD

    2 Days Ago

    $758

    Kevin’s Class Ring

    Las Vegas, NV

    10K White Gold, 20 g

  • SOLD

    5 Days Ago

    $910

    Elliot’s Class Ring

    Atlanta, GA

    10K White Gold, 24 g

  • SOLD

    6 Day Ago

    $849

    Timothy’s Class Ring

    Little Rock, AR

    14K Yellow Gold, 16 g

  • SOLD

    2 Days Ago

    $758

    Arthur’s Class Ring

    Van Nuys, CA

    10K Yellow Gold, 20 g

  • SOLD

    1 Day Ago

    $955

    Corey’s Class Ring

    Spring, TX

    14K Yellow Gold, 18 g

  • SOLD

    3 Days Ago

    $303

    Lisa’s Class Ring

    Denver, CO

    10K Yellow Gold, 8 g

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    New York, NY

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    Los Angeles, CA

  • Excellent service! I got a fair offer fast and way better than my local pawn shop. The whole process felt safe and professional.

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    Chicago, IL

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    Houston, TX

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    Denver, CO

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    Austin, TX

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    Seattle, WA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Many people hang onto class rings out of a sense of sentimentality. However, over the years, most move on to other, more meaningful pieces of jewelry and leave that old class ring to collect dust in their jewelry box. 

Class rings can often hold monetary value, however. It makes sense to sell it, rather than allow it to take up space. If a class ring contains 10K gold, 14K gold, or even sterling silver, it can be sold for its precious metal content.

The value of a class ring first depends on whether it contains precious metals. If it is gold-plated or gold-filled, it isn’t worth much in terms of resale value. However, class rings commonly include at least 10K gold, which holds value due to its gold content.

Because a class ring is highly personalized, it’s unlikely to sell on the second-hand market. Instead, selling it for melt value is the most realistic. The market bases melt value on three factors: purity, weight, and the spot price of gold. 

While you can calculate melt value by hand, we make the process easy with our Class Ring Value Calculator. It will provide you with your ring’s melt value, Alloy’s minimum offer, as well as a projected offer you could receive at a pawn shop.

It is essential to understand that no gold buyer will pay the full melt value. You should only expect a percentage of the melt value when selling class rings.

The first question you need to answer is whether your ring contains pure gold or silver. If it isn’t precious metal, it isn’t worth much.

Look inside the band to see if it has a 10K, 14K, or some other stamp. If you see the letters GP or GF, it indicates that the item is gold-plated or gold-filled and will not sell for melt value. However, if you see a 10K or 14K stamp, your piece is solid gold.

10K is 41.7% pure gold, and 14K is 58.3% pure gold. To determine your class ring’s melt value, you will need to multiply together the purity, weight, and spot price.

So, how much is a 10-karat gold class ring worth? A 10K ring that weighs 8 grams, when the spot price per gram is $132.76, would be calculated this way:

.417 x 8 x 132.76 = 442.89

In this case, the 10k gold class ring value would be $442.89. However, it is essential to know that no gold buyer will pay the full melt value. Depending on the buyer, you should expect only a percentage of the full melt value.

If you don’t want to do the math by hand, use our Class Ring Value Calculator above. It will use the most up-to-the-minute price of gold for the most accurate valuation.

High school class rings can be worth money. Whether they are worth anything depends on their composition. Class rings made of pure gold or silver can be sold for their melt value (or scrap value). Brass and other more common metals will not deal in this manner. It is the same for gold-plated or gold-filled rings.

Most stones used in class rings are not of much monetary value, as they are primarily composed of colored glass or cubic zirconia. The cash value of your class ring lies in the precious metal content.

If you have a sentimental attachment to the stone, it is best to remove it before sending your ring in to be evaluated. Doing so also means you will be paid precisely for the weight of the metal. It is also ok to send them in with the stones still intact.

You can sell your class ring anywhere that you can sell gold or silver. The most common options include a pawn shop, jewelry shop, cash-for-gold buyers, or online buyers. Each of these options provides its own set of pros and cons, and it’s essential to review them all.

Yes, The Alloy Market buys class rings! To sell your old class ring to Alloy, request a free Appraisal Kit. We will send your kit right away, containing a postage-paid parcel to pack your items for shipping. 

Drop your items into the bag and ship them to us for free. We’ll cover the tracking and insurance along the way. Once delivered, our team of professionals will evaluate your items and send you an offer. When you accept the offer, we initiate payment the same day.

Because the value of class rings is typically low, we encourage you to include any other scrap gold, platinum, or silver you have in the package for valuation. This way, you can clear out your jewelry box and maximize your purchase offer!