Unlocking Brilliance: Decoding 18k Gold-Plated Jewellery for You
When it comes to buying jewellery online, understanding the materials used is crucial. In this comprehensive guide, we shed light on one popular material: gold-plated silver. By unravelling the secrets behind this captivating jewellery type, you'll be equipped with the knowledge needed to make informed choices when shopping online.
Gold Purity and Karatage:
Fine jewellery requires a balance between durability and aesthetics, which is why pure gold is too soft for practical use. Jewellery labelled as "gold" typically refers to an alloy—a combination of gold and other metals. The purity of gold is measured in karats, representing the percentage of gold in the alloy. Let's explore the karatage levels commonly found in gold-plated silver jewellery:
24 karat = 100% gold (Too soft for fine jewellery)
22 karat = 91.7% gold (Too soft for fine jewellery)
18 karat = 75.0% gold (Ideal for fine jewellery)
14 karat = 58.3% gold (Ideal for fine jewellery)
10 karat = 41.7% gold (Ideal for fine jewellery)
14k/20 Gold filled = 5% gold (Ideal for fine jewellery)
Gold vermeil = 0.5-1% gold (Not suitable for fine jewellery)
Gold plated = 0.05% gold (Not suitable for fine jewellery)
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Decoding Absent Karatage Information:
When purchasing jewellery online, the absence of karatage information can be misleading. In such cases, it's important to understand alternative possibilities. The jewellery may fall into the following categories:
-Gold-filled: Offering a more durable option, gold-filled jewellery consists of a thicker layer (usually 2-3 microns or more) of solid gold (5%) permanently bonded to a base metal such as brass or sterling silver. While it can still tarnish under specific circumstances, gold-filled jewellery is ideal for everyday wear without the hefty price tag.
-Gold vermeil: With a base layer of sterling silver, gold vermeil involves electroplating a thin layer of 0.5-1% solid gold. It provides a suitable option for fashion jewellery and is beneficial for individuals with sensitivities to nickel, brass, or copper present in gold-plated pieces.
How to Clean and Caring for Sterling gold Jewellery?
Proper care and maintenance are essential to preserve the beauty and longevity of your 18k gold-plated sterling silver jewelry. Click here to know more about cleaning and caring!
Unveiling Gold Jewellery Color:
The captivating colours of gold jewellery arise from the type and percentage of metal alloys used. Yellow gold, known for its warm radiance, blends copper with a red hue and silver with a green hue. White gold, on the other hand, achieves its enchanting silvery-white appearance by combining gold with white metal alloys, often plated with rhodium. Rose gold obtains its alluring pink hue through the use of a copper alloy. Although the overall metal alloy percentages remain the same across yellow, white, and rose gold, the specific mixtures differ, resulting in unique and beautiful jewellery.