Gold Basics & Karats
Learn the fundamentals of gold, including purity, karats, alloys, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, 24K gold, and how gold purity affects value.
Fine gold describes the pure-gold content of an item. Learn how fineness marks such as 999 and 999.9 relate to karats and precious-metal value.
Karat measures gold purity, while carat measures gemstone weight. Learn the difference and how both terms affect the way jewelry is described and valued.
Gold jewelry mixes pure gold with other metals to change its color, hardness and durability. Explore common alloys and what they mean when evaluating jewelry.
Pure 24K gold is soft, so many everyday jewelry designs use lower-karat alloys. Compare purity, durability and value before choosing or selling a piece.
Compare 9K and 10K gold by purity, durability, appearance and resale value. Understand what their markings tell you and why tested gold content matters.
Compare 14K and 18K gold by purity, color, durability and value. Learn how the choice affects everyday jewelry and the amount of gold available for resale.
Learn how 10K and 14K gold differ in purity, appearance, durability and resale value, and why the right comparison starts with the actual jewelry.
Gold karats describe the proportion of pure gold in an alloy. Learn common karat levels, corresponding markings and how purity contributes to jewelry value.
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- 3635 Stone Mountain Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039
- 770-771-4650
Gold Kings of Commerce
- 480 Banks Crossing Dr, Commerce, GA 30529
- 706-336-0043