Gold jewelry is always in the list of ever-appealing jewelry. The craze and popularity for the gold jewelry is ever growing. Gold is never out of fashion, due to its durability. It is more popular because of its beauty and ease of workmanship. With gold, the minutest work design is possible. Gold has its value in all the periods. Gold can be melted and given any shape or any design can be created. For strength, it is alloyed with various other metals. Alloying gold with different metals gives different colors. Different colors are also dependent on the ratio of the gold and other metal also.
With of copper and silver, it becomes yellow gold;
With copper alone, it becomes pink gold;
With palladium, zinc and copper, or platinum, it becomes white gold;
With copper, silver and zinc, it becomes green gold.
The quality of the gold jewelry is measured in Karat. The strength of gold is indicated in Karat. 18K gold jewelry indicates that the jewelry has seventy five percent or three-fourths of gold in it. 18K gold jewelry can be different colors. In 18K white gold, 18 parts is of the gold, and the other four parts can be of silver, nickel and palladium. The same is with 18K yellow gold, in which 18 parts is for gold and 4 parts is copper and zinc. The difference of metals gives the jewelry its hardness and color. As gold is expensive, the gold jewelry should be purchased very carefully. As the investment would be high, one should always make sure that the jewelry is purchased from a renowned jewelry store or dealer. It is also important to check the jewelry before purchasing it. The gold jewelry should be checked at the delicate or the sensitive parts like fasteners or clasps. The fasteners or the clasps should work easily, however should also be secure. The strength of the back of pins and the earrings should be good. Also, it is important that no part of the gold jewelry has the soldering marks. The connecting pieces should be very strong.
The price of the 18K gold jewelry depends on the gram weight, design, and craftsmanship. The gold jewelry can last forever, if proper care is given to it. One should always make sure to keep the gold jewelry from dust, perspiration or body lotions. It is recommended to clean the jewelry once in a week using lukewarm water. After cleaning with water, one should dry the gold jewelry and keep it in its container or in a soft cloth, if one would not use it currently. The standard 18K gold jewelry should bear the quality trademark. Sometimes, it is also stamped with the name of the country from which it has been imported. These marks are necessary for one to be assured that he is buying genuine 18K or any other karat gold jewelry. It is recommended to buy the 18K or any other karat gold jewelry without KDM (Cadium) in it, as it creates toxic fumes when burnt. The gold jewelry with KDM is not good for health and is banned in many countries.
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