Karat is the measurement of Gold purity
Karat with a “K” is the measurement of Gold purity
Carat with a “C” measures the size of gemstones.
Pure Gold, often referred to as yellow Gold, is a rare and valueable metal. Pure Gold is also extremely soft and sensitive and due to these characteristics can often be vulnerable to scratching in production.
The karat scale measures to proportion of Gold in jewelry. The word karat originates from the carob seed, which was orginally used to balance scales in Oriental bazaars when jewelry was being measured.
% Gold Karat
99.99% 24 K
95.83% 23 K
91.66% 22 K
75.00% 18 K
58.33 % 14 K
41.66% 10 K
33.33% 8 K
How to care for High Karat Gold?
High karat Gold jewelry can be quite sensitive and soft. Handle them with care to preserve their beauty.
To avoid scratches and damages, store your Gold jewelry separately in an individual case or pouch.
Only use warm water (or quality jewelry cleaning products) when cleaning durst or dirt from jewelry pieces. If required, only use a small, very soft brush to wipe dirt away.
Perfume and cologne pose dangers, if they come into contact with Gold jewelry. Be careful that your Gold jewelry does not come into contact with these items.