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What is KARAT Gold?

  • Writer: Sam
    Sam
  • Jul 11, 2020
  • 1 min read

Updated: Aug 23, 2020

KARAT Gold refers to a solid gold item (or gold alloy), either shaped or casted into form of jewelry or Bullion Bars & Coins.

The karat system is used to disclose the percentage of pure gold found in a jewelry item to the customer. the higher the karat, the higher the gold content in the item.

Here are the most common KARAT markings:
24 karat gold - item is 100% pure gold (refiner's grade or bullion).
18 karat gold - item contains 75% gold and 25% another  metals (used for jewelry).
14 karat gold - item contains 58.33% gold and 41.76% another metals (used for jewelry).
10 karat gold - item contains 41.66% gold and 41.76% another metals (used for jewelry).
6 karat gold - item contains 25% gold and 75% another metals (used for refining process called "inquartation").
1 Karat gold - item contains 4.16% gold and 95.84% another metals (use as reference).

Buying Tip:
Here is something jewelers will never tell you... by law, jewelry manufacturers have to meet the KARAT marking standards, but the law also allows them to diverge from the karatage standards for up to 1/2K (half of Karat) either up or down, needless to say, most of them exploit that fact. For example: a marked 14K ring may be actually be 13.5K.




193 Comments


john smit
john smit
18 hours ago

Great explanation of how the karat system works and why it matters when buying gold jewelry. Understanding these details really helps buyers make smarter choices, especially when investing in Unique handcrafted jewelry. Knowing the actual gold content builds trust and ensures you’re paying for real quality, not just a stamped number.

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This is a clear and informative explanation of KARAT gold, especially for readers who may be new to understanding gold purity and jewelry standards. Breaking down the karat markings makes it easy to see how gold content affects value and usage, from bullion to everyday jewelry. Educational content like this is essential in helping consumers make smarter investment decisions—much like how transparency is valued when choosing a crypto exchange development company in today’s digital economy. Great job presenting a complex topic in such a simple, reader-friendly way!

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