I will explain the differences in gold purity: K14, K18, and K24!

These numbers can be confusing every time you see them. Let's introduce them all at once!

K is a unit that indicates the purity of pure gold, and it is read as Karat. Karat comes from Kearation, which means the seed of the carob tree in Greek. It is said that these seeds were used for measurement because they all had almost the same weight! It is also similar to the carat (Carat) of diamonds. By the way, a diamond's carat (Carat) is a unit that expresses "mass."

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The purity of gold is expressed on a "24-part scale." For example, 100% pure gold is called K24/24K, gold containing 75% pure gold is called 18K/18K, and gold containing 58.5% pure gold is called K14/14K. By dividing the engraved number by 24, you can determine the purity of the gold product.

However, K24 is not completely pure gold. No matter how much gold is melted down and impurities are removed, about 0.1% of impurities are said to remain.

Therefore, pure gold with a purity of 99.5% or more is indicated as K24. Gold bars are marked 99.99%, and because there are four nines, they are also called "Four Nines."

 

a14_K14 Matte Slim Wave Ring

 

Rosery_K14 Snake Chain Bracelet

 

You might think that the higher the gold content, the better for jewelry, but if the content is higher than K18, gold is soft due to its properties and not suitable for wearing as an accessory. If it's below K14, its value as gold decreases.

 

Please choose the desired content based on the price difference between K14/K18 or your intended use. If you wear it daily, K14 is good, but if you consider the weight and future convertibility, K18 is better, right?

 

a14_K14 Green Onyx Daily Necklace

 

K18 and K14 are alloyed with other metals such as silver, copper, and zinc to increase their strength and are used as gold in various colors.

Depending on the ratio of metals, various gold colors such as rose gold and white gold are produced. Also, depending on the purity, K14 with 58.5% purity may be marked 585, and K18 with 75% purity may be marked 750.

 

a14_K14 Plain Flat Ring

 

Distinguishing gold isn't so difficult, is it?

Now, check out the best gold jewelry at Amondz. From K14 rings to necklaces, bracelets, and earrings!

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