Understanding Gold Karats, Hallmarks, and Purity

Gold in its pure form (24 Karat) is extremely soft and often alloyed with silver, copper, nickel, or zinc to enhance durability.

Karat vs. Millesimal Fineness

Karat	Percentage	Millesimal Stamp
24K	99.9%	999
22K	91.7%	916
18K	75.0%	750
14K	58.3%	585
10K	41.7%	417
9K	37.5%	375

Always verify markings with professional jewelers or acid testing kits before finalizing sales.