Buying gold is a precious investment. You must be totally aware of the type of gold that you want to purchase. Karats determine the purity of the gold and the difference between the karats of gold determines the percentage of other metal mixed with the gold (a measurement of the gold’s purity). Why mix the gold with other metals at the very first place? Strength is the answer. Pure gold i.e. 24 karat gold does not allow enough strength as it is very delicate and soft. Therefore, most of the jewellery is not made up of 24 karats gold. Hatton gardens jewellers have all kinds of jewellery available in different karats.
Let’s study in detail about the different karat gold so that you can have a better idea on selecting the right karat according to your preference.
- 24k gold – Pure gold is least recommended for daily wear. It is very prone to scratching and bending. Although it is completely fine to buy it for wearing only on special occasions such as wedding ceremonies, etc. Other qualities of pure gold are that it is very bright and shiny, much more than we normally think. Some culture like Chinese show more proclivities to buy 24k gold.
- 22k gold – 22k gold is the most used gold for making jewellery. Still, it is not preferable for making jewellery which has heavy studded other ornaments. This is because other ornaments such as diamonds and other gemstones have some weight of their own which makes the 22k gold incapable of holding them precisely.
- 18k gold – 18k gold is nearly 75% gold and 25% other metal. It goes along perfectly with diamonds and gemstones as the other metals provide some grip to firmly hold them. It has a yellow tone with a slight shade which looks beautiful with diamonds and gemstones. 18k gold is suitable for daily wear purposes and it is also comparatively cheap.
- 14k gold – 14k gold is more likely to cause skin irritation to people with allergies as it contains more amount of other metal such as iron, nickel, zinc, silver, and copper. It is rough and tough for daily use and the best option to choose if you are looking for value for money. It has less intense yellowish colour than the above options. 90% of the people buy 14k gold when purchasing an engagement ring. In case if you are wandering for one, this might come helpful.
- 10k gold – The advantage of buying 10k gold is that it’s the most affordable and durable one. But for people with metal allergies, it’s the worst choice. The pale yellow colour of this gold gives an aesthetic look to the jewellery which many times people prefer over other shiny bright yellow pieces of jewellery.
What’s the best option anyways?
Depends. The best option depends upon your personal likings, preferences, requirements and utility. You can look for wedding and Engagement rings in Hatton Garden with the help of this knowledge.