Understanding Karats – Gold Jewelry

When buying gold jewelry supplies, the Karat count is important. Deciding on the right karat count for your project, or the ideal karat count to keep in stock for your customers affects the quality of the jewelry created. Each karat count has its own unique attributes, benefits, and drawbacks. Karats also determine the value of the gold, so knowing how it is made can give you important insight when making your purchase.
What Do Karats Mean?
You will almost never find gold jewelry that is made with pure gold. An alloy is created when the gold is mixed with metals like silver, copper, or palladium. Karats refer to the amount of gold present in the piece. Pure gold is 24 karats (24 parts gold). So, if you are looking at piece of jewelry listed as 18 karat gold, you know that the piece is 18 parts gold, and 6 parts some other type of metal. Common karat counts of gold jewelry include 22 karat, 18 karat, 14 karat, 10 karat.
How Does Karat Count Affect Quality?
Mixing gold with other metals is not just about price, there are practical reasons for this practice:
·         Hardness – Gold is very soft. An item made from pure gold will scratch and warp easily. For this reason, jewelry made from 24 karat gold is impractical for everyday wear. Mixing gold with other metals prevents the jewelry from becoming worn or damaged.
o   The lower the karat count, the more durable the jewelry will be. 14 karat gold is one of the most popular karat counts because it is durable and because the color is still a recognizable yellow gold.
·         Color – Mixing gold with other metals affects the color. White gold is made from gold mixed with palladium, silver, or nickel. Red gold (and the ever-popular rose gold) is mixed with copper, and green gold is mixed with silver.

You can find a wide selection of wholesale gold filled jewelry supplies, including 14 karat gold pieces today at MultiCreationsNJ.com. 

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