21K Gold Price Per Gram (AED) — Live
AED 456.51 per gram for 21k gold in AED as of 18:26 UTC — 87.5% pure gold by weight.
24h +0.73% 7d +1.02% 30d —
Last updated · market open (New York session) · Spot source: gold-api.com · Spot is the wholesale mid-market — dealers add premium over it; use the calculators for real-world figures · See the full methodology.
21K gold price summary (AED)
Per gram
AED 456.51
Per troy ounce
AED 14,199
Per kilogram
AED 456,505
30-day position
Gold is currently trading +0.17% above its trailing 30-day average of $4,411/oz — +0.17%
How 21k compares to other karats (AED, per gram)
| Karat | Price / gram | vs 24k | vs 21K |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24K | AED 521.20 | 0.00% | +14.17% |
| 22K | AED 478.26 | −8.24% | +4.77% |
| 21K (this page) | AED 456.51 | −12.41% | 0.00% |
| 18K | AED 391.29 | −24.92% | −14.29% |
| 14K | AED 304.32 | −41.61% | −33.34% |
| 10K | AED 217.40 | −58.29% | −52.38% |
21K per gram in other currencies
Frequently asked questions
How much is 21k gold per gram in AED right now?
<strong>AED 456.51 per gram</strong> for 21k gold in AED as of 18:26 UTC. That is 87.5% of the pure-gold gram price (AED 521.20).
How is the 21k gold price calculated?
21K gold is 87.5% pure gold by weight. We take the live spot price per troy ounce, divide by 31.1034768 grams, then multiply by 21k's fineness factor of 0.875. The result updates here every minute.
How much is an ounce of 21k gold?
One troy ounce (31.1034768 g) of 21k gold is worth AED 14,199 in AED; a full kilogram is AED 456,505.
Is 21k gold valuable?
Yes — 21k gold contains 87.5% pure gold by weight, so it always holds intrinsic metal value. Its melt value sits +12.41% below pure 24k gold, and the remainder is alloy metals (copper, silver, zinc) that add durability for jewellery.
Should I buy 21k or 24k gold?
They serve different purposes. 24k (.999) is the investment standard — closest to spot, used in bullion. 21k trades at a discount per gram but is harder and more practical for jewellery; sellers of scrap 21k gold should expect offers keyed to this melt value, minus the buyer's margin.