Chrysion

Fine Articulated Jewelry

From the Greek chrysos — gold. A curated house of diamonds, gold, and heirloom pieces.

Step 1 · Choose Your Metal

The Chrysion Standard

Know what your gold is worth.

Every piece of real gold jewelry carries a measurable intrinsic value — determined by three things: karat (purity), weight (in grams or pennyweight), and the live spot price of gold. Understanding all three is the difference between a fair purchase and an overpaid one.

24K
99.9% pure gold

Pure gold — soft, deep yellow, rarely used for wearable jewelry.

18K
75.0% pure gold

Luxury standard — rich color with better durability than 24K.

14K
58.3% pure gold

The everyday sweet spot — durable, affordable, holds its value.

10K
41.7% pure gold

Entry-level gold — harder alloy, lower intrinsic gold weight.

The formula every buyer should know.

Gold's intrinsic (melt) value is straightforward math. A 14K piece is only 58.3% pure gold — the rest is alloy for strength and color. So a 10-gram 14K chain contains ~5.83 grams of pure gold. Multiply that by today's spot price, and you have a real floor for its value — independent of any markup.

Retailers often price lighter, lower-karat pieces higher than heavier ones. Knowing the melt value protects you.

Melt Value
Weight (g) × Purity % × Spot Price ÷ 31.1

31.1 grams = 1 troy ounce, the unit gold is priced in worldwide.

Example — 10g 14K chain @ $2,400/oz
10 × 0.583 × 2,400 ÷ 31.1 ≈ $450

Weight is truth.

A scale doesn't lie. Grams and pennyweight (1 dwt = 1.555 g) tell you exactly how much gold you're holding.

Karat sets the ceiling.

A heavy 10K piece can be worth less in gold than a lighter 18K piece. Always check the stamp.

Spot moves daily.

Gold is a live market. The same chain is worth more this month than last — or less. Check the price of the day.

Calculate Your Gold's Value →

Live spot price, updated daily. 10K & 14K supported.