What Does 585 Mean on Gold?
585 on gold means it is 58.5% pure gold — 14 karat gold. It is the most common jewellery gold in the US, Canada, Russia and much of Europe: harder-wearing and cheaper than 18K. Today 1 gram of 585 gold contains $72.91 of gold (₹6,948), Oct 30, 2026, 21:55 UTC.
585 gold value today
| 10 g | $729 |
|---|---|
| 1 tola (11.66 g) | $850 |
| 1 troy oz (31.1 g) | $2,268 |
| 8 g (sovereign / pavan) | $583 |
Where you'll see 585
- Most jewellery sold in the US, Canada, Russia and much of Europe
- Indian BIS grade "14K585"
- UAE pieces marked 583
Also stamped: 14K, 14KT, 14 ct, 583, .583, Au585, 14K585.
Compared with its neighbours: 750 (18K) has 16.5 percentage points more gold, $93.48 per gram. 500 (12K) has 8.5 percentage points less gold, $62.32 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 |
585 Gold: FAQ
What does 585 mean on gold?
It is the fineness, in parts per thousand of pure gold: 585 means 58.5% of the metal is gold, which is 14K. It is the most common jewellery gold in the US, Canada, Russia and much of Europe: harder-wearing and cheaper than 18K.
How much is 585 gold worth per gram today?
About $72.91 of gold per gram (₹6,948; ₹69,481 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 585 gold real gold?
Yes. 585 is solid 14K gold: 58.5% pure gold. It is not plated — plated pieces are marked GP, GEP or HGE instead (see the table of marks that don't mean solid gold).
What is the difference between 585 and 583?
Both mean 14K. 14 ÷ 24 is 58.33%, which older US and Canadian pieces and the UAE stamp as 583; most countries now use 585, a little over 14K, so the piece is never under the stated karat.
Is 585 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.