Au22K Gold Price in United Kingdom Today

22 karat gold contains 22 parts gold and 2 parts other metals (usually copper and silver), making it about 91.6% pure — which is why it is hallmarked 916. The small amount of alloy makes 22K noticeably harder and more durable than pure 24K gold, while retaining a rich gold colour. That balance of durability and gold content makes 22K the standard for traditional jewellery across much of Asia and the Middle East.

In the UK, everyday jewellery is most commonly 9K (375) or 18K (750) rather than 22K, and every piece above a minimal weight must carry a legal hallmark struck by an assay office such as London or Birmingham. 22K and 24K pieces are mostly limited to bullion-style jewellery and coins.

The 22K price is a fixed proportion of the pure gold price: multiply the 24K rate by 22 ÷ 24 ≈ 0.9167. For example, if 24K gold costs 100 GBP per gram, 22K gold is worth about 91.67 GBP per gram of metal value. Jewellery shop prices add workmanship and retail margins on top of this metal value, which is why in-store prices are usually higher than the spot-derived rate on this page.