The Gold Guide

Why Buying Solid Gold Matters and Why Gold-Plated Jewellery Falls Short

Solid Gold Holds Real Value Solid gold jewellery is made from a gold alloy throughout the entire piece, such as 14K gold. This means the gold is part of the structure itself. Gold-plated jewellery, on the other hand, has only a thin layer of gold applied over a base metal like brass or silver. Once that layer wears off, the gold and its value disappears. Solid gold keeps its material value for life. Gold-Plated Jewellery Wears Out Daily wear slowly removes the gold plating. Contact with skin, sweat, water, perfume,... Read more...

14K Gold vs Other Gold Carats: What’s the Real Difference?

When buying gold jewellery, one of the first things you’ll notice is the karat number: 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K, or even 24K. While they may look similar at first glance, the differences between these carats affect durability, colour, wearability, and long-term value. What Does “Karat” Actually Mean? Karat (K) refers to how much pure gold is present in an alloy, measured out of 24 parts. 24K = 100% pure gold 18K = 75% gold 14K = 58.5% gold 10K = 41.7% gold 9K = 37.5% gold The remaining percentage is... Read more...