Gold is a beautiful and pure metal. The warm color of Gold is appealing. It will not tarnish, rust, or corrode. It can be molded and carved into intricate jewellery designs.

Karatage

The purity of Gold is measured in Karatage and denoted by the letter “K”.It indicates the percentage of pure gold in any piece of Jewellery.

• Pure Gold is defined as 24 Karat or 99.99% pure
• 22 Karat Gold (91.6% pure) is shown on the hallmark as 916
• 21 Karat Gold (87.7% pure) is shown on the hallmark as 875
• 18 Karat Gold (75% pure) is shown on the hallmark as 750
• 14 Karat Gold (58.5% pure) is shown on the hallmark as 585

To determine the Karat weight of a particular piece of jewellery, look for the quality mark.

Colour

Pure gold is yellow in colour.Gold jewellery can also be produced in variety of colours ranging from white, yellow, red, blue, green and purple.

What ever the color chosen just remember they are all real gold. It’s a matter of fashion and personal taste.

Pricing

The pricing of gold jewelry is defined by the purity of the gold used or by the karat weight of the piece. Pricing is further determined by the design and construction of each piece of jewelry.

Caring for Gold

Caring tips can help to preserve the beauty of Gold for generations.

• Never wear jewellery while doing rough work.
• When the jewellery is not being worn, be sure to store it in a fabric-lined case or in a box with separate compartments because jewellery pieces can scratch each other.
• Advisable to wear jewellery after makeup. Perfumes, body lotion, hair spray and soap are chemicals can leave a residue on jewellery, creating a dull film.
• To clean your gold jewelry, simply use a solution of warm water and mild, detergent-free soap. Wash each gold piece gently using a soft toothbrush
• Always avoid contact with chlorine.
• In case of a loose stone setting having stones moving or any other noticeable damage, it’s a good idea to have a jeweler check the setting in the ring once a year.