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What are the different types of Gold?

Written By Gems and Gold Singapore

What are the different types of Gold?
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24K Gold

24K gold is pure opulence, composed entirely of the most precious metal. There are no other metals to be found in its composition - only 24 parts per 24 made up solely of luxurious gold.

With its soft, malleable nature, pure 24K gold may not be ideal for jewellery that is subject to everyday wear and tear. However, this does make it an attractive choice for decorative wedding pieces in certain nations like China or Thailand. It's also a popular option with investors looking to invest in secure bars of bullion or coins made from the precious metal.

24K gold is an exceptional choice for jewellery, due to its unparalleled level of purity: at 99.99%, there are no alloyed metals. This means that it has distinct qualities from 14 and 18K gold jewellery - making 24k the obvious go-to when you need something truly special.

22K Gold

22K gold is a popular choice for jewellery due to its hardness and durability. This special gold is made of 91.67% pure gold along with just two parts of other metals/alloys such as copper, silver, nickel, and zinc. As these trace elements make the texture harder, 22K gold creates neat designs and intricate structures suited for jewellery like earrings and necklaces. Moreover, this combination of metals also heightens the oxidation process which adds to the beauty of this special kind of gold.

18K Gold

18K gold may be the perfect material to craft your favourite jewellery. With a mix of 75 percent gold and 25 percent of other metals such as copper or silver, this measure of purity is typically used to create studded pieces. It is less costly than the maximum purity of 24K or 22K, yet it still has a slightly dull and distinct colour that will bring out the beauty of your jewellery and make it easy to recognise among similar pieces. Now you can adorn yourself with beautiful and affordable 18K gold jewellery without compromising on elegance and style!

24K Gold

22K Gold

18K Gold

Purity

99.9%

91.7%

75%

Purpose

Generally ideal for long-term investment

Traditionally, Indian jewellery was made with this

Best suitable for stone-studded jewellery

Price

24-carat gold is the most expensive

24-carat gold is the most expensive

Compared to the other two types, it costs less.