What is the difference between carat and karat in jewelry?

Understanding the difference between carat and karat is essential for purchasing jewelry:

  • Carat (ct): Carat is a unit of weight used to measure gemstones and diamonds. One carat is equal to 200 milligrams. The carat weight of a gemstone significantly impacts its price and is often used to indicate the size of diamonds and other precious stones.

  • Karat (K): Karat refers to the purity of gold. It measures the proportion of pure gold in an alloy out of 24 parts. For example, 24K gold is 100% pure gold, 18K gold is 75% pure gold, and 14K gold is 58.3% pure gold. Higher karat numbers indicate higher gold content and typically result in a softer metal.

Understanding these terms helps in making informed decisions when buying jewelry, whether you're looking for the weight of a gemstone or the purity of gold.

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How do I care for my gold-filled jewelry?

Care for gold- filled jewelry by cleaning gently, avoiding harsh chemicals, storing properly, and removing before activities. For beautiful gold- filled jewelry, visit Ferravanti’s Jewelry Collection.

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How do I clean and care for my gold-plated jewelry?

Clean gold- plated jewelry with a soft cloth and mild soap, avoid chemicals, store safely, and remove before activities. For beautiful gold- plated pieces, visit Ferravanti’s Jewelry Collection.

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What to polish silver jewelry with?

To polish silver jewelry, use a silver polishing cloth, mild soap and water, baking soda paste, or commercial silver polish. Avoid abrasive materials and harsh chemicals. For beautiful silver jewelry, visit Ferravanti’s Jewelry Collection.

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