Do you know how to recognize when the jewelry is gold? Find out how in this post!

Firstly, do you already know what the types of gold and know the meaning of the term “kilate”?

Difference between Carat(CT) and Carat (K)

Carat (CT) is a measurement used to define the weight of diamonds and precious stones. Carat (K) represents the percentage of gold used in the production of jewelry/rings.

What is 18K gold?

18 or 18K gold, used in the production of jewelry, contains 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. It is considered by experts as ideal for the production of rings, as pure gold (24k) is very malleable and fragile for this type of production.

18K gold is one of the most traditional types of gold in the production of rings because of its beauty and is among the Precious metals most used to make jewelry. In addition to resisting oxidation, it is excellent for polishing and has a high shine.

How much gold is in each Carat?

24K or 999 – is 100% gold, considered pure, and because it is very malleable, it is not common to use it in jewelry production;
22K or 916 gold – is used to produce coins and jewelry for investment purposes. It has 91.6% pure gold;
18K or 750 gold – contains 75% pure gold and 25% other metals (alloy), being the most used in the manufacture of jewelry;
14K or 585 gold – has 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% other metals;
10K or 416 gold – contains 41.6% pure gold and 58.4% other metals.

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Guarantee of jewelry and rings

The gold and silver we use in our pieces have a permanent guarantee as to their quality and authenticity. You also have a 90-day warranty against any manufacturing defects, as provided for in the consumer protection code.

also offers an exclusive maintenance service in cases not covered by the warranty.

Have you written down all this information?

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