21K Gold Rate Today in Riyadh
Converted to the Saudi Riyal
87521Kper gram
SAR429.58
Day high 429.68Day low 428.53Open 428.86
Spot ounce $4,072.10US dollar 3.7500 SAR
21K gold prices in Riyadh in SAR for common weights.
21K gold in Riyadh by weight
| Weight | Saudi Riyal | US Dollar |
|---|---|---|
| 1 gram — 21K | 429.58 | 114.56 |
| 5 grams — 21K | 2,147.92 | 572.78 |
| 10 grams — 21K | 4,295.85 | 1,145.56 |
| 1 tola — 21K | 5,010.59 | 1,336.16 |
| 20 grams — 21K | 8,591.69 | 2,291.12 |
| 1 troy ounce — 21K | 13,361.58 | 3,563.09 |
| 50 grams — 21K | 21,479.24 | 5,727.80 |
| 100 grams — 21K | 42,958.47 | 11,455.59 |
Other karats in Riyadh
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21K in Riyadh today at a glance
One gram of 21K gold in Riyadh is 429.58 SAR right now — about 114.56 USD. Ten grams cost 4,295.85 SAR, a tola 5,010.59 SAR and an ounce 13,361.58 SAR.
21K gold is 87.5% pure gold and 12.5% other metals; it is the most common karat in Saudi, Gulf and Egyptian jewellery shops — bangles, chains and sets.
21K price movement today
Today one gram of 21K in Riyadh has ranged between 428.53 and 429.68 SAR. The previous close was 428.86 SAR, so the change since then is +0.73 SAR per gram (+0.17%).
Example: what does a 20 g 21K piece cost?
The raw gold value of a 20 g 21K jewellery piece is 8,591.69 SAR. With a making charge of 10% of the gold value you add 859.17 SAR, for a subtotal of 9,450.86 SAR; 15% VAT then adds 1,417.63 SAR, for a final price of about 10,868.49 SAR. Making charges vary widely by design and shop, so ask before you buy.
Buying in Riyadh
Gold shops are spread across Riyadh's traditional markets and malls, dominated by 21K for everyday pieces and 18K for gem-set jewellery.
- Check the hallmark: 999 for 24K, 916 for 22K, 875 for 21K and 750 for 18K.
- Ask for an invoice showing weight, karat, price per gram, making charge and any tax.
- VAT of 15% applies to gold below 99% purity, such as jewellery, while gold of 99% purity or more is zero-rated according to ZATCA.
- Compare making charges between shops — they drive most of the difference in final prices.