YELLOW GOLD
Pure, 100% fine gold is 24 karat. This is a rich, deep golden color that has been used for jewelry historically but is too soft for general purpose jewelry. Here are a few notes about "karat gold":
- 18 karat gold means that the metal is 18 parts out of 24 pure gold, or in other words, 75% pure gold. The other 6 parts (25%) consists of an alloy of other metals. 18 karat gold is the standard for European jewelry.
- 14 karat gold is 14 parts gold, or 58.5% pure gold. It is the standard for American jewelry.
- In addition to the proportion of pure gold, the term "karat" is used to signify solid gold alloys versus gold platings or gold-filled pieces of jewelry.
Historical Trivia
Gold has been a sought-after commodity for artistic and monetary purposes even before the start of recorded history.
Yellow Gold from Krikawa
We are happy to accommodate your choice of 14k or 18k yellow gold for your ring mounting or mokume liner.
