There isn't one single gold price per gram in Dakar, but several — one for each karat. This is what most sellers don't realize, and it's why they sometimes feel lost when faced with estimates that seem to contradict each other. The truth: the price per gram depends on the purity of your gold and the day's world market rate, and once you know those two things, everything becomes clear.
| Karat | Purity | Price per gram (spot, USD) | Jayma Or buy-back price |
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A chain, a ring, a bracelet, broken gold: every piece has a precise value that can be calculated down to the gram. Knowing the gold price per gram in Dakar for each karat means walking into any appraisal already knowing what your gold is worth — and therefore being able to recognize a fair offer.
At Jayma Or, we buy gold jewelry, broken gold, scrap, coins, and bars in Dakar every day. We test, we weigh in front of you, and we pay cash, the same day, based on the world market rate. Here is the complete local guide to the price per gram, karat by karat.
In this guide, you'll discover:
- why the price per gram changes depending on the karat;
- the value benchmark for each purity (24K, 21K, 18K, 14K);
- how the day's rate sets the real price;
- how to sell your gold in Dakar at a fair price and safely.
Why the price per gram depends on the karat
The "karat" measures the purity of gold — that is, the proportion of pure gold your piece contains. The higher it is, the more gold the piece holds, and the more the gram is worth. It's as simple as that:
- 24 karat = 99.9% gold (pure gold);
- 21 karat = 87.5% gold (the most common for jewelry in Senegal);
- 18 karat = 75% gold;
- 14 karat = 58.3% gold.
In practical terms: a gram of 24-karat gold is worth more than a gram of 21-karat, which is itself worth more than a gram of 18-karat, and so on. Between two pieces of the same weight, the one with the higher purity is worth more. That's why a single "gold price per gram in Dakar" makes no sense: you always have to specify the karat.
The price benchmark by karat
Because the price of gold changes every day, we can't lock in a figure in FCFA in this article: it would be wrong by tomorrow. The principle, however, is stable: the price per gram always follows the order of the karats.
To get the exact figure at any given moment, the day's rate is displayed in real time on our home page, karat by karat (21K, 18K, 14K, in FCFA per gram). It's the most reliable reference in Dakar. For more detail:
- the price per gram of 18-karat gold in Senegal, in high demand for imported jewelry;
- an overview in our page on the price of gold jewelry in Senegal.
The winning habit is simple: identify the karat of your piece, then read the corresponding price per gram on the home page. You have your benchmark.
How the day's rate sets the real price
The price of gold is a world market rate, quoted continuously on the international markets. It rises and falls every day according to supply, demand, and the economic climate. In Dakar as everywhere else, the buyback price for your gold follows this rate.
This has three practical consequences:
- the price per gram is never fixed: it can differ from one day to the next;
- an estimate from a photo remains a range: the final price is confirmed after testing and weighing, according to the rate at that moment;
- the right time to check is just before you sell.
The complete formula is: weight × purity (according to the karat) × the day's price per gram = the value of your gold. Nothing hidden: it's exactly this calculation that we do in front of you.
Calculate the value of your jewelry in 3 steps
Here's how to get a reliable estimate without leaving home:
- Identify the karat. Look for the hallmark (24K, 21K, 18K, 14K or 999, 875, 750, 585). No hallmark? A quick test will determine it.
- Weigh the piece. Even a rough estimate of the weight already gives an order of magnitude.
- Multiply by the day's price per gram for your karat, displayed on our home page.
Try it now: take a piece of jewelry, identify its karat, estimate its weight, and multiply by the day's price per gram. You'll get a realistic range in under a minute. It's the best way to never accept a lowball offer.
Selling your gold in Dakar at a fair price and safely
Knowing the price per gram isn't enough: you still need to sell in the right place. A few simple rules:
- Insist on a test and a weighing in front of you, never an estimate "by eye".
- Ask for the breakdown of the calculation: karat + weight + the day's rate.
- Compare the offer to the rate displayed on our home page.
- Favor a professional buying counter that pays cash immediately, rather than a meeting with a stranger.
- Bring an ID: verifying the seller is a normal and protective practice.
To estimate more precisely what you have, also read our article on how much your gold jewelry is worth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gold price per gram in Dakar today?
It depends on the karat of your gold and the day's world market rate. The exact price per karat (21K, 18K, 14K) is displayed in real time on our home page; it's the most reliable reference.
Why is my jewelry valued lower than what I paid for it at the jeweler's?
Because in a store, you pay for the gold plus the craftsmanship, the brand, and the merchant's margin. At resale, only the gold actually contained in the piece counts: weight × purity × the day's rate.
How do I find out the karat of my gold?
Look for the engraved hallmark (24K, 21K, 18K, 14K or 999, 875, 750, 585). If it's missing or illegible, a quick test done in front of you will determine it precisely.
Is the rate the same everywhere in Dakar?
The world market rate is unique, but buyback prices vary from one buyer to another. That's why you should always compare an offer to the day's rate displayed publicly before selling.
How long does it take to get paid?
Payment is immediate. After testing, weighing, and agreeing on the price, you leave with your cash the same day, often within a few minutes.
Take action: get your gold appraised in Dakar
You now know why the price per gram depends on the karat, how the day's rate sets it, and how to calculate the value of your piece yourself.
Get a free, no-obligation estimate: send a photo of your jewelry via WhatsApp to +221 78 111 66 87, or book an appointment. We test, weigh, and pay cash the same day — and if you'd rather not travel, we'll send a courier to you.
Before selling, check the gold rate today, then write to us: in a few minutes you'll know what your gold is really worth.