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24K gold
24k gold is also called pure gold or 100 per cent gold. This means that all
24 parts in the gold are all pure gold without traces of any other metals. It
is known to be 99.9 per cent pure and takes on a distinct bright yellow C A LCU LATE
color. There is no higher form of gold than 24K and you must be aware of
this before you go to a dealer who might tell you that they’re selling you
25K or 26K gold. Since this is the purest form of gold, it is naturally more
expensive than 22K or 18K gold. However, this type of gold is lesser in
density as compared to gold of a lower karatage which makes it soft and
pliable. Hence, it is not suited for regular forms of jewellery. Coins and
bars are mostly bought of 24K gold purity. 24K gold is also used in
electronics and medical devices such as those used for children
suffering from ear infections who are fitted with gold tympanostomy
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tubes that are known to improve aeration of the middle ear.
commonly used in jewellery making. In 22K gold, of the 100 per cent, only
91.67 per cent is pure gold. The other 8.33 per cent comprises metals
like silver, zinc, nickel and other alloys. It is this addition of metals that
make the texture of gold harder thereby making the jewellery durable.
However, you must know that although this can be used to make plain
gold jewellery (http://www.mygoldguide.in/why-gold/jewellery), 22K gold
isn’t preferable for diamonds and heavily studded jewellery.
18K gold
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18K gold is 75 per cent gold mixed with 25 per cent of other metals like
copper or silver etc. Usually studded jewellery and other diamond
jewellery is made in 18K gold. This kind of gold is less expensive
compared to 24K and 22K. This one has a slightly dull gold colour.
Recognizing 18K jewellery is rather simple – you will see the item
stamped with 18K, 18Kt, 18k or a variation similar to these. At times, 18K
gold is marked by 750, 0.75 or a stamp similar to these in order to
symbolise that the jewellery contains 75 per cent gold.
Pink or Rose gold - Pink gold is made by adding more copper in the alloy
composition of the gold
Green Gold – Gold is given a green colour by adding more of zinc and
silver
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