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Let’s check out what different measures of the purity of gold are-
24K Gold = 100% Gold
In its purest form, gold is too soft to be worn around daily. It is likely to break or bend with everyday usage. This purest form is actually the ‘24K’ or ’24 Karat’ we have always heard about.
22K Gold = 91.7% Gold
Here, again 22 parts out of 24 are purely gold and it is mixed with other metals to make it durable and strong enough. The amount of jewelers dealing in 22K gold jewelry is yet lesser as compared to 18K as it is still not a tough alloy.
18K Gold = 75% Gold
18K Gold is comparatively very long-wearing and so it is used on a large scale in jewelry making. The color of 18K gold is more lustrous and bright yellowish as it is closer to purity.
14K Gold = 58.3% Gold
One of the most widely used gold in USA. It is certainly more expensive than 12K gold but a lot lesser priced than 18K. It is almost equal in the sheen and pure color as compared to 18K gold and thus it stands as a suitable choice for most of the buyers.
12K Gold = 50.0% Gold &
10K Gold = 41.7% Gold
These are a rarely found options in gold jewelry, and neither do they stand as a very impressive metal color, even though their prices are the lowest. In the U.S, anything below 10K is not considered as gold.

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