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GOLD EDUCATION AND ITS MANY QUALITIES
Below you’ll find information about gold and how its value is determined. The gold information on this page also discusses the different gold grades and levels of gold quality.
GOLD COLOR EDUCATION
YELLOW GOLD
Yellow gold is the most frequently used color of gold in the jewelry design. The gold quality of yellow gold is not deterred because it is alloyed with silver and copper.
WHITE GOLD
White gold is very popular on the fashion scene right now. Its alloy silver and other white metals sustain white gold quality. White Gold is usually preferred over silver, as it does not tarnish.
PINK GOLD
Pink gold is usually alloyed with copper and sometimes silver.
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INFORMATION ABOUT GOLD PURITY
When buying gold jewelry, always look for the gold grade, also known as the karat mark. The gold quality of 24-karat is generally too soft for use in jewelry, so gold is alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The gold grade for 18-karat gold is 18/24ths, or three-quarters pure gold. Jewelry of this gold quality is marked 18k or 750, the European designation meaning 75% gold. In addition to the gold grades, every piece of gold jewelry should be stamped with a hallmark or trademark of its maker and sometimes its country of origin for gold quality verification purposes. These designations assure you that you are buying genuine gold jewelry. Below is information about the gold quality breakdown:
| KARAT |
% GOLD
CONTENT |
COMMENTS |
| 10 karat |
41.7% |
The legal karat limit - Strongest gold. |
| 14 karat |
58.3% |
Recommended for fine jewelry. |
| 18 karat |
75.0% |
Recommended for fine jewelry. |
| 22 karat |
91.7% |
Not recommended – very soft |
| 24 karat |
99.9% |
Pure gold |
GOLD GRADES, GOLD QUALITY, AND PRICING
Gold pricing is based on a number of factors, including gold quality, gram weight, and gold grades, as well as design and craftsmanship. The gold quality and gram weight tell you how much gold is in a piece, but don't rely on this gold information alone to determine price.
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