Colors – The color of gold is determined by two factors:
White gold is customarily finished with a Rhodium plating to enhance its whiteness and shine.
Gold Karat – The price of gold is determined by its karat and the higher the gold karat the heavier the item and the greater the value. On average, the lower the karat gold the less likely it will scratch however the higher the carat the better the weight, rich color and luxurious feel.
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- The type of metal alloys included
- The percentage of each metal alloy
White gold is customarily finished with a Rhodium plating to enhance its whiteness and shine.
Gold Karat – The price of gold is determined by its karat and the higher the gold karat the heavier the item and the greater the value. On average, the lower the karat gold the less likely it will scratch however the higher the carat the better the weight, rich color and luxurious feel.
Gold Karat | % of Gold | Comment |
24 karat | 100% | Too soft for most fine jewelry |
22 karat | 91.70% | Too soft for most fine jewelry |
18 karat | 75% | Rich color and luxurious feel, gold standard preferred by designers and Amoro |
14 karat | 58.30% | Good for fine jewelry |
10 karat | 41.70% | Not customarily used for fine jewelry |
Platinum | 90-95% pure | Durable and of high value mostly used for diamond solitaire rings |
Palladium | 90-95% pure | A less valuable alternative to platinum frequently used for wedding bands. |