🇸🇦 22K Gold Price in Saudi Arabia Today
22K gold is 91.67% pure gold (916 fineness)
ر.س482.04per gram
▲ +1.09%Last updated: 6 minutes ago
22K gold price by weight
| Weight | SAR |
|---|---|
| per gram | ر.س482.04 |
| per tola | ر.س5,622.44 |
| per troy ounce | ر.س14,993.20 |
| per kilogram | ر.س482,042.26 |
| per dwt | ر.س749.67 |
22K gold price by quantity
| Weight | SAR |
|---|---|
| 1g | ر.س482.04 |
| 5g | ر.س2,410.21 |
| 10g | ر.س4,820.42 |
| 50g | ر.س24,102.11 |
| 100g | ر.س48,204.23 |
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Market analysis by Mehmet Aydın·Precious Metals Editor·Last updated April 2026What is 22K gold?
22K gold is 91.7% pure gold. The remaining 8.3% is made up of other metals — usually copper, silver and zinc — added to give the metal strength and colour. Pure 24K gold is soft and dents or scratches easily, so alloying it makes jewellery durable enough for daily wear. The higher the karat, the richer the yellow colour and the higher the value per gram; the lower the karat, the harder, paler and more affordable the piece. At 91.7% purity, 22K gold carries the hallmark fineness 916, which you will see stamped as "916" on genuine items in Saudi Arabia.
22K gold price today in Saudi Arabia
The 22K gold price in Saudi Arabia today is ر.س482.04 per gram, which works out to ر.س4,820.42 for 10 grams and ر.س5,622.44 per tola. This rate moves throughout the day with the international spot price and the SAR exchange rate, so the figure you see here is close to live. Jewellery made in 22K will cost more than these numbers once a making charge and any tax are added — the prices above are for the metal value alone, which is the right starting point for comparing shops or valuing what you already own.
How the 22K gold price is calculated
The maths is simple once you see it. Start with the 24K spot price per gram, multiply by the purity of your karat, and convert to local currency: spot per gram × 0.9167 × the SAR exchange rate. For 22K that purity factor is 91.7%, so 22K gold is always worth 91.7% of the 24K price for the same weight. That is why our ر.س482.04 per-gram figure for 22K is exactly 91.7% of the pure-gold rate. Knowing this lets you sanity-check any jeweller's quote: work out the metal value yourself, then see how much has been added for making and tax.
22K vs other gold karats
Karat measures how much of an alloy is pure gold, out of 24 parts. 24K is 99.9% pure and the softest; 22K (91.7%) is the classic choice for fine jewellery in Asia and the Middle East; 21K (87.5%) is popular across the Gulf; 18K (75%) balances durability and value and dominates in Europe and for diamond settings; 14K (58.3%) and 10K (41.7%) are harder, cheaper and common in the US and UK. The table below shows how 22K compares on purity and price per gram. As a rule, choose a higher karat when you want maximum gold value and a lower karat when you want a harder, more scratch-resistant piece.
Is 22K gold good for jewellery or investment?
It depends on what you want from it. For pure investment, 24K and 22K hold the most metal value and are easiest to resell at close to spot, while lower karats lose a larger share of their price to alloy and making. For jewellery you will actually wear, durability matters: 22K at 91.7% strikes its own balance between richness and hardness, which is why it is favoured in some markets and avoided in others. If this is a long-term store of value, lean towards higher karats and plain designs; if it is a daily-wear ornament, the practicality of the karat and the design matter as much as the purity.
How to identify 22K gold
Genuine 22K gold is stamped with its fineness — look for "916" (and often a SASO purity stamping) on the clasp, inner band or edge of the piece. If there is no stamp, treat the claimed purity with caution. Beyond the stamp, simple checks help: real gold is non-magnetic, denser than most fakes, and does not tarnish or discolour. For anything valuable, ask the seller for the karat in writing on the bill and, if in doubt, have it tested. Our gold authenticity checker walks through the magnet, stamp, density and acid tests step by step so you can verify 22K before you buy or sell.
22K gold in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, the karats most commonly bought are 21K, 22K, 24K, and 22K fits into that picture accordingly. You will find 22K pieces at established markets such as Gold Souk in Jeddah (Al-Balad), Tiba Gold Market (Riyadh), Gold Souk in Makkah, where you can compare designs, weights and making charges side by side. Demand for specific karats is shaped by local taste, wedding and gifting customs, and how buyers balance purity against durability. Whatever karat you choose, insist on SASO purity stamping so the 22K marking is independently verified, and keep an itemised bill recording the weight, purity and rate applied — it protects the value of your gold when you come to sell or exchange it.
What is the 22K gold price per gram in Saudi Arabia today?▾
Today's 22K gold price in Saudi Arabia is ر.س482.04 per gram. This price is based on the live international spot price and the current SAR exchange rate.
Is 22K gold good for jewelry?▾
22K gold (91.7% pure) offers a good balance of purity and durability. It is widely used for rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry items.
What does the 916 stamp mean?▾
The 916 stamp on gold indicates 22K purity - meaning 91.7% of the item is pure gold. The remaining 8.3% consists of other metals added for strength.
How much is 22K gold worth per tola in Saudi Arabia?▾
At today's price, 22K gold is worth ر.س5,622.44 per tola in Saudi Arabia (SAR).
Is 22K gold a good investment?▾
Gold is traditionally considered a safe-haven investment. 22K gold contains 91.7% pure gold content, making it a tangible store of value. Investment-grade gold is typically 24K or 22K.
What does the 916 stamp mean on 22K gold?▾
The "916" stamp certifies that the item is 22K gold — 91.7% pure. It is the fineness mark; on hallmarked pieces in Saudi Arabia you will usually see it alongside a SASO purity stamping. Always check for this stamp before buying.
Is 22K gold a good investment?▾
22K gold holds 91.7% of the value of pure 24K gold for the same weight. Higher karats like 24K and 22K keep more metal value and resell closest to spot, so for pure investment they are preferred; lower karats are better suited to durable, everyday jewellery.
How much is 10 grams of 22K gold in Saudi Arabia?▾
Ten grams of 22K gold costs about ر.س4,820.42 in Saudi Arabia today, based on a per-gram rate of ر.س482.04. Finished jewellery will cost more once making charges and any tax are added.
Estimated value
ر.س4,820.42
10g × 91.67% purity × ر.س525.85/g