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Gold's purity is measured in karats. The term "karat" harks back to
the ancient bazaars where "carob" beans were used to weigh precious
metals. 24 karat is pure gold, but its purity means it is more expensive
and less durable than gold that is alloyed with other metals. Different
alloys are used in jewelry for greater strength, durability and color
range.
The karat-age of the jewelry will tell you what percentage of gold it
contains: 24 karat is 100 percent, 18 karat is 75 percent, and 14 karat
is 58 percent gold. When comparing gold jewelry, the higher the number
of karats, the greater the value.
Europeans have long embraced 18-karat gold as their metal of choice, and
with good reason. Its rich yellow color, luxurious look and feel have an
extraordinarily sensual appeal; many European women treat 18-karat gold
like a second skin, even wearing it to the beach!
Today, women in the U.S. and around the globe are "trading up" and
treating themselves to the beauty and opulence of 18-karat gold.