Gold Price in Sri Lanka stands at Rs. 354,800 for 22 Carat 8 grams, or one pawn, as of 4 September 2026, while the 24 Carat rate reaches Rs. 387,050.
Gold Price remains elevated as 22 Carat and 24 Carat rates are updated for September
Gold prices in Sri Lanka remained at elevated levels on 4 September 2026, with the latest rates showing a clear difference between 22 Carat and 24 Carat gold. According to the latest published figures, consumers would need Rs. 44,350 to purchase one gram of 22 Carat gold, while the corresponding 24 Carat rate stands at Rs. 48,380 per gram.
The most closely followed retail measure, 22 Carat gold in an eight-gram unit, commonly referred to as one pawn, was priced at Rs. 354,800. This remains an important benchmark for consumers monitoring jewellery prices, particularly those considering purchases based on the traditional eight-gram measurement.
The latest Gold Price figures also show that the value of an eight-gram unit rises to Rs. 387,050 for 24 Carat gold. The difference reflects the higher purity of 24 Carat gold compared with the 22 Carat category, which is widely used in jewellery.
On a per-gram basis, the latest figures put 22 Carat gold at Rs. 44,350, compared with Rs. 48,380 for 24 Carat. This creates a difference of Rs. 4,030 per gram between the two categories. Over an eight-gram unit, the gap widens to Rs. 32,250.
The distinction between the different purity levels is particularly relevant for consumers comparing jewellery prices. While 24 Carat gold represents a higher-purity category, 22 Carat gold is a common reference point for jewellery transactions. As a result, consumers may see substantially different prices depending on the purity and weight of the item being considered.
The latest 22 Carat Gold Price of Rs. 354,800 for eight grams also provides a useful benchmark for households tracking the cost of gold over time. Gold prices can influence purchasing decisions not only among jewellery buyers but also among individuals who regard physical gold as a store of value.
The figures further show that 21 Carat gold was priced at Rs. 42,340 per gram, while an eight-gram unit stood at Rs. 338,700. This places the 21 Carat eight-gram price Rs. 16,100 below the corresponding 22 Carat rate.
At the higher-purity end of the market, the 24 Carat Gold Price was recorded at Rs. 48,380 per gram and Rs. 387,050 for eight grams. The eight-gram figure is Rs. 32,250 higher than the 22 Carat rate and Rs. 48,350 above the 21 Carat rate.
The published table also places the price of a gold ounce at Rs. 1,371,537. While retail buyers generally focus on gram or pawn prices, the ounce figure provides another reference for understanding the overall value of gold.
For consumers, however, the quoted gold rate should not necessarily be treated as the final amount payable for a jewellery purchase. The final retail price can depend on the product, workmanship and other applicable charges. Buyers therefore need to distinguish between the underlying gold rate and the final price quoted by a jeweller.
The latest Gold Price update offers a snapshot of the Sri Lankan market on 4 September 2026. With 22 Carat gold at Rs. 354,800 per eight grams and 24 Carat gold at Rs. 387,050, the figures underline the significant value attached to even relatively small quantities of the precious metal.
For those monitoring the market, comparing rates by purity and weight remains important. The 22 Carat, 24 Carat and 21 Carat figures provide consumers with a straightforward way to assess the relative cost of gold before making a purchase or evaluating the value of existing holdings.