24k Gold

24k Gold

24k gold is simply 100% pure gold or 24 karat. A jewelry made up of 24K gold is very rare because pure gold is too soft for use in jewelry and it needs to alloy with other metal elements to produce a much harder material. 24k Gold Jewelry resembles beauty and wealth. They are available in different shapes, colours and forms such as yellow gold, white gold in the form of gold necklace, gold ring, gold earring, gold bracelet, the list goes on and on.

The value of 24k gold has been treasured by man since stone age. As a demonstration of great wealth during Medieval Europe, the hosts liberally sprinkled gold in the form of dust, flake or leaves on their food, even though it has no taste or any nutrition value. People wear gold necklace as a symbol of social status in the early days but it has now become more common today.

It is believed that gold contains a hidden internal fire and is a gift from the Gods with mystical powers in healing and magics.  Numerous cultures worship gold as it symbolizes richness, aristocracy and power. Today, Japanese still practice gold’s medicinal magic by immersing in a bathtub made up of 400 pounds of 24k gold designed in the form of a phoenix. The exchange of gold in the ancient custom during marriage ceremonies is still being carried out by many traditions.

24k Gold

24k Gold jewelry provides not only fashion and beauty, it is also an investment that appreciates over time. To check the real gold content, best method is to use a gold tester.

You may be asking how do you tell the difference in gold. Well the purity of gold is measured in karats. The difference between different karats of gold is determined by the percentage of the gold. A  24k gold is simply 24 parts of gold. 10 karat gold means 10 parts of gold are mixed with 14 parts of any other metal like brass. Similarly, a 14 karat gold means 14 parts of gold are mixed with 10 parts of other metal. It can be scrutinize as: 24k gold = 100% gold, 22 karat = 91.7% gold, 18 karat = 75% gold, 14 karat =58.3% gold and 10 karat = 41.7% gold. The higher the karats, the more expensive the jewelry.

24k Gold

24k Gold is expensive because it is not affected by nature, climate changes like volcanic eruption, earthquakes, upheavals and deposition. Most importantly, it will not tarnish, rust or corrode. The color of gold depends on the type of metal alloys included and the percentage of each metal alloy. Lower karat jewelry can cause discoloration and tarnishing over time. 24k Gold is commercially mined on every continent except Antarctica, with South Africa being the foremost gold producing area of the world.

Gold is the only metal that manages to retain its individuality when used with all kinds of gems. Add 24k Gold Jewelry to your collectables, it will be a sound investment you will never regret.