Generally speaking. Gold is the most common metal used in jewellery. The goldsmiths that I use also work in platinum. Yellow gold or white gold Gold is available in either 10 K gold, 14 K gold, or 18 K gold. I would love to tell you about the new 19 K white gold alloy. I would be happy to explain the differences to you in person!

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Gold content is measured in karat value. Pure gold is 24kt gold, which is too soft to be used for jewellery. Each country’s government determines the minimum karat value allowable for sale. In Canada we have legislated a minimum of 10kt. France and Italy for example have legislated a minimum of 18kt gold, and places like Australia have a minimum 9kt gold.

By the math:

• 9kt - 9/24 = 38% gold
• 10kt – 10/24 = 42% gold
• 14kt – 14/24 = 58% gold
• 18kt – 18/24 = 75% gold
• 19kt – 19/24 = 79% gold
• 22kt – 22/24 = 92% gold
• 24kt – 24/24 = 100% gold

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