Jewelry Material Cost Calculator

Add up the metals, findings and stones in one piece of jewellery from quantity and unit price, and work out the cost per gram of wire or sheet.

Wire or sheet used g

Weigh the piece of metal that goes into the design.

Metal price per gram USD/g

From your last invoice, including shipping. Sterling silver and gold filled are priced per troy ounce or per gram and the spot price moves.

Findings used pieces

Clasps, jump rings, ear wires, crimps and chain links.

Findings price each USD

Stones or beads used pieces

Stone price each USD

Other materials USD

Cord, solder, patina, polishing compound and anything else consumed by this piece.

Weight bought g

Optional. Use this with the next line to check your true cost per gram.

Price paid for that weight USD

Waste allowance %

Covers offcuts, filing loss and the occasional ruined loop.

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Free calculator by Handcraft worked examples and methodology No account, nothing stored.