Jordan’s 21‑carat gold rose to 85.4 Jordanian dinars per gram on Tuesday, a 30‑qirsh (0.30 JOD) increase on the daily bulletin from the Jordanian Association of Jewelry and Gold Dealers — a small but measurable shift that tightens retail margins and raises inventory carrying costs for jewelers.
- Price (sale): 85.4 JOD per gram (21‑carat)
- Price (buy): 81.9 JOD per gram
- Carat: 21‑carat (market preference in Jordan)
- Source/Date: Jordanian Association of Jewelry and Gold Dealers, Tuesday (daily bulletin)
Market Context
The rise is modest in absolute terms but significant in a market where margins are measured in qirsh. Other retail sale quotes from the same bulletin: 24‑carat at 97.8 JOD/g, 18‑carat at 75.7 JOD/g and 14‑carat at 57.5 JOD/g. The 30‑qirsh uptick reflects short‑term price oscillation tied to regional flows and liquidity — and sits against a 2025 backdrop where central bank activity and consumer preference are reshaping demand.
In 2025, three structural trends matter: greater emphasis on verified sourcing and sustainability; pressure from lab‑grown diamond pricing that redirects discretionary spend; and a tilt toward sculptural jewellery that increases average gram weights. Each nudges how retailers price, display and insure inventory. For consumers, the gold’s rich metallic lustre and substantial heft are being repurposed into bolder silhouettes, lifting demand for higher‑gram pieces.
Why This Matters to US Retailers and Investors
For US buyers and store operators, a 0.30 JOD move per gram is not just a headline — it recalibrates costs across imports, markups and insurance. Practical implications:
- Inventory carrying cost: Higher per‑gram prices amplify the capital tied up in display‑ready stock, especially for sculptural pieces that use more metal.
- Margin pressure: Small denominational moves compress retail margins or force price adjustments that affect sell‑through cadence.
- Hedging and pricing: Short‑term price oscillations favor tighter hedging windows and dynamic pricing at POS for higher‑risk SKUs.
- Sourcing and branding: 2025 buyers prize provenance; U.S. merchants who can demonstrate traceability and responsible sourcing convert price pressure into brand value.
In short, the bulletin’s modest uptick is a reminder that regional price signals matter globally. US retailers should watch per‑gram movements in markets like Jordan as part of purchasing cadence and risk management — especially when sculptural design trends increase average metal weight and when consumer budgets shift toward lab‑grown diamonds and other alternatives.
Fast Reference — Other Carat Prices (sale)
- 24‑carat: 97.8 JOD per gram
- 21‑carat: 85.4 JOD per gram (sale) — buy 81.9 JOD
- 18‑carat: 75.7 JOD per gram
- 14‑carat: 57.5 JOD per gram
Source: Jordanian Association of Jewelry and Gold Dealers daily bulletin. For US retailers this is a micro signal in a broader 2025 market shaped by sustainability, lab‑grown competition and sculptural jewellery preferences.
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