KARATS OR CARATS?.... CARROTS?
Jun 02 - 2022
KARATS OR CARATS?.... CARROTS?
Karats (K) are the units used for measuring the purity of gold. The Kartage System, measures it in fractions of 24ths, whereby pure gold is 24 Karats. Gold’s weight, is measured in grams. Carats (Cts) are the units for measuring the weight of Diamonds and gemstones. One carat equals 200 milligrams (0.200 grams) or in simpler terms a fifth of a gram.
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GOLD Vs PLATINUM
Platinum is the heaviest and densest precious metal, it’s stronger and more durable than gold. In the production of jewelry, platinum is generally alloyed with base metals and must have a minimum content of 50% platinum to classify as “Platinum Jewelry”. Platinum is hypoallergenic and rarer than any other of the jewelry making metals, carrying a symbol of prestige with it. Gram for gram, gold and platinum are similar in price, however, due to its density, platinum pieces of jewelry will weigh more, therefore increasing its total price.
