Gold Making Charges in Jordan
The price the syndicate announces (84.20 JOD per 21k gram today) excludes workmanship. What you pay in the shop = weight × gram price + making charge. The charge depends on karat, type of piece and intricacy, and it is why prices differ between shops although the gram price is the same.
Typical estimates in the Jordanian market (per gram): liras and bars one to three dinars above gold value for the whole piece, plain 21k bangles and chains 1 to 3 JOD, 21k rings and earrings 3 to 6 JOD, Italian 18k pieces 8 to 20 JOD, and stone-set or branded pieces more. These estimates change with the season and the shop.
The charge is not refunded on resale, and only partly on exchange in some shops, so the lower the charge the better the piece holds value. Ask for the charge in JOD per gram before weighing, and have it written on the invoice separately from the gold price.
Typical fee by type of piece
| Piece | Usual karat | Typical fee | All-in cost per gram (estimate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold lira (Rashadi / English) | 21k | 1 to 3 JOD per coin | 84.35 – 84.60 JOD |
| Bar 10 to 100 g | 24k | 6 to 20 JOD per bar | 96.90 – 97.50 JOD |
| Plain bangle or chain | 21k | 1 to 3 JOD per gram | 85.20 – 87.20 JOD |
| Ring or earrings | 21k | 3 to 6 JOD per gram | 87.20 – 90.20 JOD |
| Worked Arabic set | 21k | 4 to 8 JOD per gram | 88.20 – 92.20 JOD |
| Italian piece | 18k | 8 to 20 JOD per gram | 82.60 – 94.60 JOD |
| Stone-set white gold | 18k | 10 to 30 JOD per gram | 84.60 – 104.60 JOD |
All fees are estimates from the Jordanian market and differ between shops and seasons. Ask for the fee before weighing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the making charge for 21k gold in Jordan?
Roughly 1 to 6 JOD per gram depending on the piece: plain bangles and chains less, rings and earrings more.
What is the making charge for Italian gold?
Roughly 8 to 20 JOD per gram for 18k, and more for stone-set and branded pieces.
Is the making charge refunded on resale?
No. When you sell, the shop pays the gold value by weight only.
Is the making charge negotiable?
Usually yes, especially on heavy pieces. Ask for it in JOD per gram before weighing and have it written on the invoice.
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21k today: 84.20 JOD. Prices are indicative and change during the day. Confirm the final price with the jeweller before buying or selling. How the price is calculated ›