The gold is well-known for its beauty, durability and purity
We all know the quality and purity measure of gold is the carat, which explains how much gold jewellery contains. However, understanding that 24 carats of gold is different from 9 carats of gold is also essential. Pure gold is too soft and usually people mix gold with other metals such as copper, zinc, silver, and nickel. The chemical symbol which is generally used for the Gold is Au.
Due to its malleability to make gold jewellery it is essential to add other metals to strengthen before converting gold into any final piece. When we talk about 24 carats of gold, which is also not 100% gold contains 91.6% of Au. The highest quality of gold can be found in 22 carat gold. It looks shiny yellow. However, the brightness depends on the remaining two carats weather they are made up of silver or copper. Most likely gold jewellery which is made up of copper is slightly red in color. People also add zinc in order to neutralize the red color to more yellow. If your 22 carat jewellery is mixed up with silver, then it is likely to be most expensive.
Eighteen carats gold contains 75% Au; still expensive as this contains only 25% other metals. 18 is the most popular carats of gold as this can hold gemstones such as diamond and ruby strongly. If you have heard about rose gold and light pink gold, these are also made up of 18 carats. As rose gold contains 25% copper while pink gold has 4% of silver and 21% of copper in the jewellery.
When we talk about 14 carats, this consists 58.3% Au and of 41.6% part of jewellery has other metals. 9 carats gold consists 37.5% Au and 62.5% other metals, which means jewellery of 9carat gold is inexpensive. However, you will also have to face some issues with the look your favorite Gold diamond pendants you were waiting for long. Also, if the other metals are silver or nickel it will give you find white gold jewellery. In Europe most of the 9 carats jewelleries are made up of silver alloy as nickel jewellery can cause some skin infections. 22 carats gold will not tarnish if mixed with silver. However, 9 carats gold can easily be tarnish as this is alloyed with copper and its color can also be changed into green or can look rusty.
Also, you must check hallmark designs before buying your favorite pair of gold earrings or gold diamond pendants. Hallmark indicating “22” or “91.6” clearly denote 22 carats jewellery. It’s an easy way to understand the quality of your jewellery.
Due to its malleability to make gold jewellery it is essential to add other metals to strengthen before converting gold into any final piece. When we talk about 24 carats of gold, which is also not 100% gold contains 91.6% of Au. The highest quality of gold can be found in 22 carat gold. It looks shiny yellow. However, the brightness depends on the remaining two carats weather they are made up of silver or copper. Most likely gold jewellery which is made up of copper is slightly red in color. People also add zinc in order to neutralize the red color to more yellow. If your 22 carat jewellery is mixed up with silver, then it is likely to be most expensive.
Eighteen carats gold contains 75% Au; still expensive as this contains only 25% other metals. 18 is the most popular carats of gold as this can hold gemstones such as diamond and ruby strongly. If you have heard about rose gold and light pink gold, these are also made up of 18 carats. As rose gold contains 25% copper while pink gold has 4% of silver and 21% of copper in the jewellery.
When we talk about 14 carats, this consists 58.3% Au and of 41.6% part of jewellery has other metals. 9 carats gold consists 37.5% Au and 62.5% other metals, which means jewellery of 9carat gold is inexpensive. However, you will also have to face some issues with the look your favorite Gold diamond pendants you were waiting for long. Also, if the other metals are silver or nickel it will give you find white gold jewellery. In Europe most of the 9 carats jewelleries are made up of silver alloy as nickel jewellery can cause some skin infections. 22 carats gold will not tarnish if mixed with silver. However, 9 carats gold can easily be tarnish as this is alloyed with copper and its color can also be changed into green or can look rusty.
Also, you must check hallmark designs before buying your favorite pair of gold earrings or gold diamond pendants. Hallmark indicating “22” or “91.6” clearly denote 22 carats jewellery. It’s an easy way to understand the quality of your jewellery.