Karat, The Purity System of Gold!

Have you ever wondered what does 22K/21K/18K/14K written on your favorite bracelet means? Keep reading then! 

Karat is the measure of gold, it defines how much gold is used to forge a piece of jewellery alloyed with other metals such as silver and copper, so basically, the “Karat” is the measurement of purity. 
Hence, if you were wondering how much fineness is in a piece of jewellery you are trying to purchase from one of popular gold shops in the Gulf region, such as Al Romaizan Gold & Jewellery, here is a simple guide for you: 

Pure gold is , also widely known as "24K gold", is 99.9% gold and it isn't alloyed with any other metal. As much as “Pure Gold” looks intriguing, it is usually too soft and should be mixed with harder metals to make jewellery. It's commonly used to make coins and gold bars. Still, you can find gold jewellery in 24K, and most of the time, these are very lavish. 
21 karat gold has a bright yellowish color, it contains 21 parts of gold mixed with three parts of other metals, it's not hard enough to hold diamonds or any other precious stones, and instead, it's molded into the finest pieces of jewelry. 

It is not possible not to notice the spread of this kind of gold in all the markets of India and Arab cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, where gold shops compete in designing the most luxurious, ornate, 21K gold jewellery pieces mainly as bridal jewellery. 

As for the 18K, this type of gold has 75 percent of gold in it, with its warm yellow tone as well as its hardness and durability. It's most conveniently used to make exquisite engagement rings and bracelets embellished with diamonds and precious stones. 

To give you a hint, if you are looking for a piece of jewellery suitable for a special occasion that you're not going to wear every day such as earrings or necklaces then the 21k gold is the best decision for you. 
Eventually, if you're asking yourself what type of gold jewellery suits me best? Which karat should I choose? The answer would be: there is no one-size-fits-all approach regarding this matter, each piece of gold has its uniqueness, craftsmanship, and value. 

Whether it's 21K, 18K, or 14K all you have to do is select the ones that match your color, your lifestyle, and your aesthetic taste.