| Since ancient times people have recognised and | | | | copper that makes up the rest 62.5%. Thus, 9 |
| cherished gold as a precious commodity. Gold | | | | carat gold looks a little lighter in colour and much |
| jewellery never goes out of fashion. Unlike many | | | | less expensive. |
| other metals pure gold does not react with other | | | | Mixing different metals with gold can give it |
| elements to create a residue that accumulates on | | | | different colours and shades as well. Rich yellow is |
| some of them before transferring to your skin as | | | | the original colour of gold. When mixed with white |
| stain. There are people who are allergic or have | | | | metals such as rhodium and titanium gold |
| staining problems with metals combined with gold, | | | | jewellery has a white gleam which is similar to |
| but gold itself is rarely a problem. Gold can be | | | | platinum. Gold and copper mix turns gold into |
| worked into any shape you want even into tiny | | | | pinkish hue that is known as rose gold. |
| strands and it does not break easily. One ounce | | | | Traditionally, only yellow gold and rose gold |
| of gold can be hammered and flatten into an ultra | | | | (Eastern Europe) was used but in recent times |
| thin sheet that is ten feet square. | | | | white gold has become very popular. |
| In the past, gold jewellery was worn only by | | | | When buying gold jewellery, look for the Hallmark |
| wealthy people. But during the industrialisation | | | | stamp of authenticity. This is different from the |
| period people of lower social classes became able | | | | stamp of the jeweller or manufacturer and it is |
| to afford more than a gold wedding band. Today, | | | | globally accepted gold authentication stamp that |
| people many people around the world are wearing | | | | certifies the caratage of gold in jewellery piece. |
| beautiful gold jewellery pieces that their ancestors | | | | And while shopping for gold jewellery it is |
| would have never dreamt of ever owning. | | | | important to choose a jeweller that you can trust. |
| Today gold jewellery is considered to be an | | | | Check the gold prices on different stores before |
| important investment for some people. Gold has | | | | purchasing to establish an average prices of gold |
| different types and varieties, thus, it is vital to | | | | item you are after. You might see a gold |
| know how to distinguish between them. What is it | | | | jewellery piece in another store having almost the |
| with gold jewellery that differentiate a piece from | | | | same style and type but with less or more |
| another and why is it so much cheaper similar | | | | expensive. It is important to remember that the |
| than similar items? Let us all begin with caratage. | | | | price should complement the quality. You cannot |
| Gold carat weight is not the actual weight of gold | | | | get the highest quality piece of gold jewellery at a |
| such as it is with gemstones but the proportion of | | | | very cheap price. |
| gold in gold jewellery. | | | | Buying gold jewellery online can be great idea too |
| 24 carat gold is 100% pure gold and it has a very | | | | if you have verified the details of the online seller, |
| rich gold colour. Gold jewellery is almost never | | | | and it is best if you have already made a |
| made from 24 carat gold for one simple reason- | | | | purchase from them. It is one way that you can |
| 24 carat gold is far too soft and will dent and | | | | trust the jeweller. In case of online gold purchase |
| scratch easily. Often 24 carat gold is used in | | | | look for trust seals on the website and to be sure |
| decorating tableware and wine glasses. | | | | you might want to contact the certifying |
| On the other hand 9 carat gold is only 37.5% gold | | | | organizations. |
| and it contains other metals such as silver and | | | | |