- Gold is a durable, sturdy, malleable metal which comes is an array of colors such as yellow, white and rose (pink). In its purest form it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft metal.
- 24 karat is 100% (pure), 18 karat is 75%, 14 karat is 58.5%, and 10 karat is 41.7%. The higher the karat (gold content) the greater value of the Jewelry.
- When purchasing gold jewelry, always look for the karat mark which is usually found on the tag attached to the chain and sometimes on the clasp. In the United States 14K (585) and 10K (417) are the most common forms of Jewelry sold.
- The process of alloying - mixing other metals with pure 24 Karat gold - gives malleable gold more durability and is also used to change its color. White gold is created through alloying pure gold with white metals such as palladium or silver. In addition it is usually plated with rhodium to create a harder surface with a brighter shine. The inclusion of copper results in the soft pink of rose gold.
- *Approximate Metal Weight and Measurements are intended for you to have an indication of Approximate weight and measurement of the metal. While being accurate is very important to us, due to Manufacturing factors beyond our control it is impossible to be exact each and every time, therefore we strive to maintain an accuracy of ± 5%.
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