What is the difference between 24k, 22k, 18k, 14k, and 10k of gold?
All of us are aware that gold purity is measured in karat.
The unit used for measuring the gold purity is Karat. The higher the value of
karat in gold, the purer it will be. Gold is available in different varieties
of karats, and such karats are used in different manners such as molded into
coins, precious jewelry, or bars.
Given below is a guide
for helping you understand the difference between karats available:
24K Gold
It is 100 per cents pure gold, as it has no other metals
included. It comes in a bright yellow color. It is more expensive and the
purest form of gold.
22K Gold
Commonly, it is used in making jewelry. 22K gold means that
it contains 22 parts of gold and other parts are other metals. The texture of
this durable metal is harder.
18K Gold
It includes 75 percent of pure gold and the rest 25 percent
of metals such as silver or copper, etc. 18K gold is best for creating diamond
and studded jewelry. It is lesser expensive in comparison with 24K and 22K. It
comes in a dull shade of rich yellow tone, this thing makes it desirable for
diamond jewelry pieces and exquisite gold. It is suitable for daily wear.
14K Gold
It contains 58.3 percent pure gold and the rest 41.7 percent
other metals such as silver, copper, and zinc. Usually, it is less expensive.
The good thing about this variety of gold is, it is more resistant to wear and
tear.
10K Gold