24K Gold Jewelry Making - How to
Gold purity is measured in karats, with 24K being the purest form. The karat scale includes 24K, 22K, 18K, 14K, and 10K, each representing different levels of gold content.
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24K Gold: Contains 99.99% pure gold, making it the highest purity level available.
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22K Gold: Comprises 91.7% gold, with 8.3% made up of other metals.
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18K Gold: Has 75% gold content, with the remaining 25% consisting of various alloys like copper.
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14K Gold: Includes 58.3% gold, while 41.7% is other metals.
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10K Gold: Contains 41.7% gold, with the rest being other materials.
These different purities reflect the varying balance between gold and alloy metals, impacting both the color and durability of the gold.
