875
21-carat gold · 87.5% pure
875 means 21-carat gold: 87.5% pure, an unusual high grade between the common 18- and 22-carat standards. It's recognised in Israel and parts of the Middle East, struck as “875”. Rich yellow and fairly soft, it's a regional fine-gold standard rather than a global one.
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Why 87.5%?
Most markets step from 18K (750) to 22K (916), but a few — Israel among them — recognise 21-carat (875), a high-purity grade with a deep, warm colour.
At 87.5% pure it behaves like the other high-carat golds: soft, richly coloured and valued for its gold content.
Alloy 87.5% gold · 12.5% alloy
And the standards around it
- 87521-carat
- 87.5% — recognised in Israel and the Middle East.
How 1 countries strike 875
The number means the same metal everywhere — but every country marks it differently. Some strike a national emblem beside it; others, like the United States, mark it in type alone. Tap a country for its full system.
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What people actually ask
Is 875 the same as 21K?
Yes. 875 is the millesimal (87.5% pure); 21K is the carat (21 parts gold in 24).
Is 875 real gold?
Yes — high-purity real gold, 87.5%.
Where is 21-carat gold used?
It's a regional standard, recognised in Israel and parts of the Middle East, where high-carat gold is favoured.
What is 21K gold worth?
87.5% of its weight is pure gold, so its melt value is high — close to that of 22-carat by weight.
A reference guide, not an authentication service. The same number can appear on different metals, and the mark beside it varies by country, date and maker — consult the relevant assay office or standards body for definitive identification.