There is no season for gold jewellery, especially since gold jewellery can last forever. You may buy some gold jewellery because it makes you happy and you enjoy the feel of gold against your skin. Or, you may buy gold jewellery as an investment. While jewellery stores often advertise special offers and discounts during the festival season, we don’t always wait for any particular time of the year to go gold jewellery shopping. There are different carats of gold jewellery available, including 9 KT, 14 KT, 18 KT, and 22 KT. So, what makes the Yuti gold pendant, or the Zoha gold bangle made in 22 KT gold so special and why is 22 KT gold jewellery most sought after? Here, we will discuss 22 KT gold jewellery in detail and why you should buy them.
It’s all about the purity of gold.
Here are just a few reasons why 22 KT gold jewellery is so popular:
- The purity of 22 KT gold makes it extra lustrous and beautiful.
- 22 KT gold is solid metal, meaning your jewellery will last many years.
- Gold is an excellent investment. The value of gold typically goes up over time, so your 22 KT gold jewellery could be worth so much more in the future than it is today.
Furthermore, gold is hypoallergenic and is perfect for your sensitive skin. And gold jewellery makes you feel strong and confident.
Gold is one of the softest metals, and gold jewellery will stand the test of time only when other metals are added to gold to make it strong. Handling gold items that are made of 24 KT (the purest form) will mean losing some portion of gold over time as it will rub off on your clothes or skin. Karat or KT is a measurement to define the purity of gold. While it is true that the higher the KT, the purer it will be, 24 KT would make gold jewellery untenable. The next in line is the 22 KT gold jewellery has 91.6% gold, i.e., 22 parts out of the pure 24 parts gold. Typically, 24 KT gold is seen in gold bullion, not jewellery. It stands to reason that 22 KT is the highest quality you can find in gold jewellery. Other metals that get added to gold include copper, zinc, and silver.
When copper is used as the alloy in gold jewellery, it gives off a reddish tint. But zinc is also added to the copper to tone down the reddishness, making it more yellow. However, 22 KT gold rate with two parts silver is considered the best in the market and the most expensive.
Would you choose 18 KT, 14 KT, or 9 KT gold jewellery?
Eighteen KT in gold jewellery means that you get 18 parts of pure gold with the remaining six parts an alloy. The reason why 18 KT gold jewellery is popular is mainly that the metal is strong enough to hold diamonds and other gemstones. The stones can weigh the gold down a little and the metal prongs holding the stones need to be strong.
The difference in gold colours, such as yellow, rose, or white, means that six parts of the 24 KT are an alloy that turns the pure yellow gold into another colour. The more copper that is used, the rosier the gold will be. So if the gold jewellery is more pink than rose, you would find that there is around 4% silver added to the copper.
Neither 22 KT nor 18 KT gold jewellery makes the 14 KT gold jewellery less popular. You will also find that 14 KT gold price jewellery is less expensive. Then, you have the 9 KT gold rate jewellery that is even cheaper. As you can see, the less gold there is in the jewellery will make it the most affordable. However, saving for 22 KT gold jewellery is still worth it because of the gold and its investment value.
How can you know that you have 22 KT gold?
You will find that gold jewellery is always hallmarked. Reputable stores will ensure that their jewellery always carries a stamp of the % of the gold used. For example, you will see “22” or “916” stamped somewhere on the jewellery, telling you that you are buying 22 KT gold jewellery.
The savvy gold jewellery shopper will look for the hallmark before putting their money down.
You can buy earrings, necklaces, bangles and bracelets made from 22 KT gold at CaratLane, all of them hallmarked. The Krupa 22 KT Gold Earrings, Angela 22 KT Gold Pendant, and Nisha 22 KT Gold Bracelet are all shining examples of jewellery made from 22 KT gold.
The beauty of 22 KT gold is that it does not tarnish. It will always remain shiny and look exactly as when you bought it, bright and yellow. Even better, you will find beautiful designs and hallmarked 22 KT gold jewellery at CaratLane that are affordable. Whether it is a pair of earrings or other jewellery, you will make the right choice shopping at CaratLane.
