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 to take care of gold-plated jewelry?
To care for gold- plated jewelry, avoid moisture and chemicals, store it properly, clean gently with mild soap, handle with care, and avoid abrasive materials. For more tips, visit Ferravanti’s Jewelry Care Guide.
What’s better, gold or silver?
The choice between gold and silver depends on personal preference, skin tone, and occasion. Gold complements warm skin tones and offers luxury, while silver suits cool skin tones and offers modern elegance. For beautiful gold and silver jewelry, visit Ferravanti’s Jewelry Collection.
What metal doesn’t turn green?
Metals that don’t turn green include stainless steel, titanium, platinum, high- quality gold (14K and higher), sterling silver, rhodium- plated metals, and niobium. For high- quality jewelry, visit Ferravanti’s Jewelry Collection.
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