14K Gold Price History & Chart

14K Gold Price History — What the Numbers Show

The chart above tracks the 24K gold spot price in US dollars per troy ounce. To read it in 14K terms, every number on the chart multiplied by 0.585 and divided by 31.1035 gives you the 14K price per gram at that moment in time.

Here is what the recent 14K gold price history looks like in plain numbers:

• June 2026: $81–84/gram — near recent highs, pulled back from May peak
• May 2026: $85–88/gram — all-time high range, driven by central bank buying
• April 2026: $78–85/gram — strong uptrend following Fed rate pause signals
• March 2026: $72–80/gram — price recovery after February correction
• January 2026: $68–75/gram — year opened with strong upward momentum
• June 2025: $58–62/gram — starting point of the 2025–2026 bull run

Over the past 12 months, the 14K gold price per gram has risen approximately 38–42% — from around $58 to the current $81–84 range. That is one of the strongest annual gains in gold’s modern price history.

Why Has the 14K Gold Price Changed So Much?

Gold does not move in isolation. The 14K gold price history over the past year reflects several large forces all pushing in the same direction at once.

Central bank buying is the biggest driver. Countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe have been accumulating gold at record rates, reducing exposure to US dollar-denominated reserves. This sustained institutional demand keeps a floor under prices even during market sell-offs.

Dollar weakness also plays a role. Gold is priced in US dollars globally. When the dollar weakens, gold becomes cheaper for foreign buyers, which lifts demand and the dollar price. The Federal Reserve’s pause on rate hikes in early 2026 contributed to dollar softness.

Geopolitical uncertainty consistently drives investors into safe-haven assets. Every escalation in global tensions tends to push gold prices higher within hours. Gold is the oldest and most trusted store of value in periods of instability.

Inflation hedging remains relevant. Even as headline inflation has moderated in the US, real yields have stayed low, reducing the opportunity cost of holding gold. Low real yields historically correlate with rising gold prices.

What the 14K Gold Price History Means if You Are Selling

For anyone with gold jewelry sitting in a drawer, the price history tells a clear story: today’s prices are at or near all-time highs. Selling during a historically high price gives you significantly more money than selling during a low.

A 14K gold ring weighing 5 grams had a melt value of about $290 in mid-2023. The same ring today has a melt value of approximately $407 — a $117 difference on a single piece, purely from the price increase over three years.

Nobody can predict where prices go from here. Gold could continue rising or pull back 10–20%. What is certain is that today’s price is historically elevated — a relevant fact if you are considering selling unused or broken gold jewelry.

Use the free gold melt value calculator on our home page to see exactly what your pieces are worth at today’s live price, then compare at least three buyer quotes before you sell.

14K Gold Price Last 30 Days

Over the past 30 days, the 14K gold price per gram has traded in a range of approximately $79–88/gram. The peak came in early May 2026 as central bank buying accelerated ahead of Q2. The recent pullback in late May and June reflects profit-taking and a stronger-than-expected US jobs report that reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Despite the pullback, the 30-day range remains well above the 12-month average of approximately $72/gram for 14K gold. The current price represents a historically strong selling environment for anyone holding gold they do not need.

For today’s exact price, see the live 14K gold price per gram on our home page — updated three times daily.

 How to Read the Gold Price Chart

The TradingView chart at the top of this page shows XAU/USD — gold (XAU) quoted in US dollars (USD) per troy ounce of pure 24K gold. Here is how to use it:

• Green candle = price closed higher that day. Red candle = price closed lower.
• Vertical axis = 24K spot price in USD per troy ounce.
• To get 14K per gram: take any chart value, divide by 31.1035, then multiply by 0.585.
• Timeframe buttons (1D, 1W, 1M) let you zoom in or out on the price history.
• Volume bars at the bottom confirm moves — high volume on a price rise means real buying, not a fluke.

Disclaimer: Historical gold prices are sourced from public market data and provided for informational reference only. Past price performance is not indicative of future results. All current prices are live spot (melt) values from COMEX/LBMA via GoldAPI.io and do not include dealer premiums or retail markups. This page does not constitute financial or investment advice.