Gold Jewellery Metal Guide

Throughout history gold has been cherished for its beauty, elegance and opulence. Understanding the different forms of gold and their properties can help you make informed decisions when purchasing or designing jewellery.

Types of Gold:

Composition: 100% gold
Characteristics; Bright color, soft, easily damaged and flexible. Uses; Rarely used in Jewellery due to its fragility.

The composition of the alloy is 75% gold and 25% other metals such as copper, silver and zinc.
Characteristics: Rich gold hue, good balance between color and durability.
Uses: Elite jewellery

Composition: 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloys such as copper, silver and nickel.
Characteristics: A shade enhanced durability and affordability.
Uses: Extensively used in jewellery

Content Composition: 41.7% gold and 58.3% a mix of metals like copper, silver and zinc.
Characteristics: Durable with an appearance similar to gold.
Uses: Designed for jewellery that needs to withstand wear and tear

Gold Colors:

A combination of silver in a blend offers a classic appearance and is skin friendly.

The combination of gold with palladium, nickel or silver results in this particular alloy. It has an appearance and is often plated with rhodium to boost its shine.

It is a combination of Gold mixed with copper. It has a rosy hue, a delightful and enchanting ambiance.

Gold Purity and Karats

Karat System: Evaluates the purity of gold where 24k signifies pure gold.Common Karats: 24k, 18k, 14k, 10k
Impact on Jewellery The purity of gold in jewellery is denoted by its karat value. A karat signifies a gold composition while higher karat levels indicate a softer metal and a higher price tag.