Editor’s Note
**Editor’s Note:** This article provides a timely update on young gold prices (8K–16K) in Jakarta, highlighting their affordability and durability amid a slight dip in global gold rates.
Jakarta, Pintu News – The price of young gold 8K to 16K today, Saturday July 11, 2026, is priced starting from Rp796,983 per gram for 8-karat purity up to Rp1,595,561 per gram for 16-karat purity. This young gold group is popular because it is more affordable while still offering an attractive jewelry look, even as world gold prices recorded a slight decline of around 0.10 percent compared to the previous day.
The term young gold refers to gold jewelry with a karat purity below 17K. Although its gold content is lower, young gold has advantages in terms of physical durability, as the higher proportion of alloy metals makes the jewelry stronger and more long-lasting.
Below is the complete list of young gold prices from 8-karat to 16-karat purity today, based on GoldRate24 data:
| Karat Purity | Purity | Price per Gram |
|—|—|—|
| 8 Karat | 33.3% | Rp796,983 |
| 9 Karat | 37.5% | Rp897,503 |
| 10 Karat | 41.7% | Rp998,023 |
| 12 Karat | 50.0% | Rp1,196,671 |
| 14 Karat | 58.3% | Rp1,400,105 |
| 16 Karat | 66.7% | Rp1,595,561 |
Note: the 16-karat price is calculated proportionally from the GoldRate24 gold price per karat curve because it is not available separately in the data source.
Source: Radar Banyumas
Each young gold purity has its own characteristics that affect its appearance, durability, and value:
– **8K Gold (Rp796,983/gram):** The lowest purity with 33.3 percent gold content, the most economical choice with good physical durability.
– **9K Gold (Rp897,503/gram):** 37.5 percent gold content, popular in Australia and the UK for everyday jewelry.
– **10K Gold (Rp998,023/gram):** 41.7 percent purity, the minimum purity recognized in the United States.
– **12K Gold (Rp1,196,671/gram):** Exactly 50 percent gold content, often used for jewelry with more detailed designs.
– **14K Gold (Rp1,400,105/gram):** 58.3 percent purity, popular in the American and European markets due to its good combination of durability and gold value.
– **16K Gold (Rp1,595,561/gram):** 66.7 percent gold content, the upper limit of the young gold category with an appearance closer to old gold.
