Gold Jewellery – the Concepts of 10k, 14k, 18k and 24k Gold Jewellery

In ancient times gold was known as a sign ofcharacteristic of gold that all kind of gems can be
wealth, strength and power. It was alsoeasily placed in it and It is the advantage of gold
considered as the metal of gods. Craftsmen lovethat it can be melt down to form a whole new
to work with gold because it is a soft metal andthing.
can be easily molded to make new and creativeThe other metals that are used in your jewellery
designs. If you are going to buy it then followingaffect its design, color and durability. When gold is
few facts may help you to choose an appropriatemixed with other metals it produces an alloy. This
piece.process is applied to alter the colors of gold
Pure gold is a soft metal. It is durable for everyjewellery. For instance, the gold is mixed with
day wearing. Lots of people select a piece ofcopper to create rose tint. Other metals are used
jewellery according to the percentage of pureto make it strong and generate soft yellow, blue
gold. If you choose a piece which is tagged, andand green shades.
10kt is written on that tag, then you mustPure gold does not irritate the skin itself. Yes,
understand, this piece contains 10 parts of goldwhen it is mixed with other metals it may cause
and 14 parts of any other metal. And if the pieceproblems. That is why most of the jewelers
is of 14kt then 14 parts of gold are mixed withsuggests to have 18kt gold for sensitive skins.
10 parts of other metal. If the karats in goldThere are alternatives of solid gold. Gold plated
jewellery are measured in percentage then youjewellery is cheaper than all gold items. It contains
must know the 10kt is made up with 41.7 percentthe lowest quantity of gold and gives same
of gold, 12kt with 50 percent, and 14kt with 58.3beautiful gold look. It has only one disadvantage
percent, 18kt with 75 percent and 24kt is the 100that it can fade or tarnish if worn on daily basis.
percent pure form of gold.You can choose numerous gold plated items with
As other metals lost their worth and importancedifferent costumes but that is not for routine
after being famous but gold is that metal which iswear. It must be worn on special occasions that
rising on the ramp from the day it was found.will last it long. The daily use of gold plated
Nowadays the fashion is the most popular activity.jewellery definitely damages its appearance. For
By judging the way of fashion one can easilyroutine wearing the pure gold would be the best
know everything about others. Only the gold ischoice because of its purity and it cannot tarnish
that metal which can be used with all kinds ofand is not skin irritating.
gems and show its uniqueness. It is the