22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold is priced at Rs. 348,850 in Sri Lanka on September 23, 2026, while the price of 24 Carat gold for the same eight-gram unit stands at Rs. 380,500, according to the latest market rates.
22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold price holds key market interest
Gold prices remain closely monitored by consumers, investors and traders as the precious metal continues to serve as both a jewellery commodity and a store of value. The latest rates provide a snapshot of prices across different gold purity levels in the Sri Lankan market.
The price of 22 Carat gold stands at Rs. 43,610 per gram, placing the price of one pawn, equivalent to eight grams, at Rs. 348,850. The rate represents the most commonly referenced unit for consumers purchasing gold jewellery in the Sri Lankan market.
Meanwhile, 24 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 47,570 per gram. For eight grams, or one pawn, the price reaches Rs. 380,500. The higher price reflects the greater purity of 24 Carat gold compared with 22 Carat gold.
The latest Sri Lanka gold price figures also show that 21 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 41,630 per gram. An eight-gram unit of 21 Carat gold is priced at Rs. 333,000.
At the wholesale or international reference level, the price of a gold ounce is listed at Rs. 1,348,373. An ounce is a larger international trading unit, while local jewellery buyers generally follow gram and pawn-based prices when assessing purchases.
| Gold Unit | Gold Price |
|---|---|
| Gold Ounce | Rs. 1,348,373.00 |
| 24 Carat 1 Gram | Rs. 47,570.00 |
| 24 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) | Rs. 380,500.00 |
| 22 Carat 1 Gram | Rs. 43,610.00 |
| 22 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) | Rs. 348,850.00 |
| 21 Carat 1 Gram | Rs. 41,630.00 |
| 21 Carat 8 Grams (1 Pawn) | Rs. 333,000.00 |
The difference between gold purity levels is reflected clearly in the latest rates. The eight-gram price of 24 Carat gold is Rs. 31,650 higher than the corresponding price for 22 Carat gold. Similarly, 22 Carat gold is priced Rs. 15,850 higher per eight grams than 21 Carat gold.
For consumers, the distinction between the quoted gold rate and the final retail price of jewellery is important. Jewellery prices can also include making charges, wastage charges, taxes and other applicable costs depending on the seller and the type of product.
The 24 Carat gold price is generally followed as an important reference for highly pure gold, while 22 Carat gold is widely associated with jewellery because it combines a high level of purity with greater durability than 24 Carat gold.
The latest 22 Carat 8 Grams ( 1 Pawn ) Gold price of Rs. 348,850 therefore provides a useful reference point for consumers assessing gold purchases on September 23, 2026. Gold buyers should compare the quoted market rate with the final price offered by individual jewellery retailers before completing a purchase.