Gold Filled Scrap Value Calculator | 1/20 12k, 1/10 10k GF & Watch Case Price

🕰️ Gold Filled Value Calculator

Accurate Scrap Price for 1/10 & 1/20 GF Items

1. Select Stamp (Marking) 1/20 10k GF (Standard Vintage) 1/20 12k GF (Eyeglasses/Spectacles) 1/20 14k GF (Watches/Chains) 1/10 10k GF (Heavy Gold Content) 1/10 12k GF 1/40 10k RGP (Rolled Gold Plate)

2. Total Weight (Grams)

Live Spot Gold Price ($/oz) *Editable: Update daily

Estimated Gold Content Value $0.00

⚠️ Important for Sellers: This is the full melt value of the gold content. Because refining Gold Filled items is difficult and expensive (due to the brass core), buyers typically pay 30% to 60% of this price.

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🔍 Understanding Gold Filled Values: 1/20 12k GF & More

If you are a reseller, antique hunter, or just cleaning out an attic, you have likely found items marked "1/20 12k GF" or "1/10 10k GF". These are often vintage eyeglasses, pocket watch cases, or old chains.

Many people mistakenly treat these as "Gold Plated" junk, but they are wrong. Gold Filled (GF) items have real, calculable value because the layer of gold is thick enough to be melted down and refined.

📊 The Math: How We Calculate the Price

Unlike solid gold, GF items have a legal requirement to contain a specific fraction of gold by weight. Our calculator uses this exact formula:

• 1/20 12k GF: This means 5% (1/20) of the total weight is solid 12k Gold.
• 1/10 10k GF: This means 10% (1/10) of the total weight is solid 10k Gold.

🆚 Gold Filled vs. Gold Plated vs. Solid Gold

Type	Gold Content	Value
Solid Gold (14k, 18k)	58.5% to 75%	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High
Gold Filled (GF)	5% to 10% (Legal Min.)	⭐⭐⭐ Moderate
Gold Plated (GP/HGE)	Less than 0.05%	⭐ Near Zero

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is the scrap price of 1/20 12k GF per gram? A: It depends on the spot price. If gold is $2,750/oz, 1/20 12k GF is worth approximately $2.00 to $2.50 per gram in melt value. Use the tool above for the exact live rate. Q: Do pawn shops buy Gold Filled jewelry? A: Some do, but not all. Because refining GF items requires extra chemical processes to separate the gold from the brass core, many pawn shops avoid it. You are better off selling to a specialized gold refiner or selling the item as "Vintage Jewelry" on eBay. Q: Is 1/20 10k GF worth anything? A: Yes. While it has less gold than 12k or 14k GF, it still contains 5% gold by weight. A heavy chain or a pile of spectacle frames can easily be worth $50 to $100 in scrap. Q: What does "RGP" mean? A: RGP stands for Rolled Gold Plate. It is similar to Gold Filled but usually has a lower gold content (often 1/40th ratio). Our calculator includes an option for this as well.

💡 Pro Tip for Resellers

Don't scrap wearable items! A vintage 1/20 12k GF Art Deco watch chain might have $40 in scrap gold value, but could sell for $150+ as a vintage accessory online. Always check the resale value before melting.