Gold Jewelry
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When buying Gold Jewelry you have to consider the Facts:
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Purity Level
Gold comes in varying purity levels which play a role in determining the cost. The purer it is, with 100% purity being 24k, the more expensive it gets. Being malleable in its pure form means the gold can be alloyed with other metals. So, when looking for alloyed jewelry, you should be aware that the second metal also determines the price range. For instance, 18k gold means it’s 75% pure while 22k gold means it’s 91.6% pure. The purity level should guide you as you look for gold jewelry within your budget.
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To convert karats into the percentage, you need to divide the karat number by 24 and multiply the result by 100. So, for example, to find out the gold percentage in your 22 karat ring, divide 22 by 24, the result is 0.9166, multiply it with 100, so it equals 91.66 percent – that’s the purity of your gold
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An example is Rose Gold. Rose Gold is a delicate mixture of classic yellow gold, copper metals, and (sometimes) silver metals. The silver and the copper combine with yellow gold to create the pink hue that we’re familiar with when it comes to rose gold.
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A reason most gold jewelry isn’t 100% gold is gold by itself is a soft metal. It’s so soft that jewelry made with only gold would bend, dent, and generally, be destroyed by daily wear.
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Adding stronger metals to the gold allows it to be made into jewelry that won’t be ruined after a few months of wear. Well-made and high-quality gold is durable and beautiful thanks to the specific combination of metals used to make it.
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The karat should not be confused with a carat (spellings differ worldwide), which is a jewelers’ weight measurement, initially used to describe diamonds.
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Price per gram
The price range per gram should be explored before purchasing the gold. There is a lot of information online about prices. You can compare the prices from different sources just to be sure. However, the prices may differ depending on the origin of the gold, but most showrooms are likely to have almost the same price.
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Proper Certification
Genuine gold jewelry needs to be hallmarked. This means that it has certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards. It makes sure that you are able to spot jewelry with the right karats. What you will be looking for? The logo of the BIS, the Purity level in karats, The hallmarking center’s logo, and the identification of the jeweler.
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Here are a few ways to determine if your jewelry is solid gold or gold plated:
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1. Initial stamps. Gold plated jewelry is often stamped with initials that reveal its metal composition
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2. Magnetism. Gold is not magnetic
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3. Color
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4. Acid test
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5. Scratch test
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Bottom line
There are so many other things to look for, like the weight and color of the jewelry. How heavy do you want it?
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