What Does 333 Mean on Gold?
333 on gold means it is 33.3% pure gold — 8 karat gold. It is the lowest gold purity in common use, found mainly in German and Central European jewellery. Today 1 gram of 333 gold contains $41.50 of gold (₹3,955), Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC.
333 gold value today
| 10 g | $415 |
|---|---|
| 1 tola (11.66 g) | $484 |
| 1 troy oz (31.1 g) | $1,291 |
| 8 g (sovereign / pavan) | $332 |
Where you'll see 333
- Germany and parts of Central Europe, mostly older and inexpensive jewellery
Also stamped: 8K, 8KT.
Compared with its neighbours: 375 (9K) has 4.2 percentage points more gold, $46.74 per gram.
Gold purity marks and what 1 gram is worth today
| Mark | Karat | Gold content | Gold in 1 g today | Where you'll see it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 999.9 | 24K | 99.99% | $124.63 | Investment bars from 1 g to 1 kg |
| 999 | 24K | 99.9% | $124.51 | Gold bars and coins |
| 995 | 24K | 99.5% | $124.02 | Large bars traded between banks (the London Good Delivery minimum is 99.5%) |
| 990 | 24K | 99.0% | $123.39 | Chinese and Hong Kong jewellery marked 足金 ("full gold"), which must be at least 99.0% gold |
| 958 | 23K | 95.8% | $119.40 | Indian jewellery hallmarked "23K958" by BIS |
| 916 | 22K | 91.6% | $114.17 | Most jewellery in India, Pakistan, the Gulf, Singapore and Malaysia |
| 875 | 21K | 87.5% | $109.06 | The most popular jewellery gold in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and much of the Middle East |
| 833 | 20K | 83.3% | $103.82 | Indian jewellery hallmarked "20K833" by BIS |
| 750 | 18K | 75.0% | $93.48 | Fine jewellery worldwide, especially diamond and gem-set pieces |
| 585 | 14K | 58.5% | $72.91 | Most jewellery sold in the US, Canada, Russia and much of Europe |
| 500 | 12K | 50.0% | $62.32 | The lowest permitted gold standard in the UAE |
| 417 | 10K | 41.7% | $51.97 | Budget jewellery and class rings in the US and Canada |
| 375 | 9K | 37.5% | $46.74 | The UK, Ireland, Australia and Canada |
| 333 | 8K | 33.3% | $41.50 | Germany and parts of Central Europe, mostly older and inexpensive jewellery |
333 Gold: FAQ
What does 333 mean on gold?
It is the fineness, in parts per thousand of pure gold: 333 means 33.3% of the metal is gold, which is 8K. It is the lowest gold purity in common use, found mainly in German and Central European jewellery.
How much is 333 gold worth per gram today?
About $41.50 of gold per gram (₹3,955; ₹39,551 per 10 g), Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC, at the international price. A shop adds making charges and taxes when you buy; a buyer deducts a margin when you sell. Switch the currency in the table on this page.
Is 333 gold worth anything?
Yes, but only a third of its weight is gold, so it is worth much less per gram than 14K or 18K; buyers price it by its gold content. It cannot be sold as karat gold in the US (minimum 10K) or hallmarked in the UK (minimum 9K).
Is 333 gold hallmarked?
The number alone is a purity mark, which in some countries the maker stamps and in others an assay office does. A full hallmark adds an independent mark: in India the BIS logo and a six-digit HUID, in the UK an assay office mark and the sponsor's mark. See hallmark rules by country.
Related
Gold values use the live international price (Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC). A stamp is the maker's or assay office's claim; only a test (XRF or fire assay) shows what a piece contains. Hallmarking rules by country: how to check gold purity.