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10 Karat |
10K Gold mostly uses other metals and should not be considered for jewelry. |
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14 Karat |
14K Gold is 58.5 % pure gold and 41.5 % other type of
metals used for strenght. European system uses 585
(58.5% Gold) for grading gold. |
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18 Karat |
18K Gold is 75 % pure gold other metals such as nickle,
zinc, and copper are added for strength. European system uses 750
(75% Gold) for grading gold. |
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24 Karat |
24K Gold is pure gold and it's not been mixed with any
other type of metals. European system uses 1000
(Pure Gold) for grading gold. |
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