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Gold Gold's purity is measured in karats. The term Karat should not be confused with the term carat, which is the unit of measurement for diamonds. 24 karat gold is pure gold, with its purity meaning that it is more expensive and less durable than gold that is alloyed with other metals. Different alloys are used in jewelry for greater strength, durability and color range. 18 karat gold is 75 percent pure, 14 karat, 58 percent. The higher the karat weight the purer and more expensive. When purchasing gold, always be aware of the karat weight or the alloy used to strengthen this precious metal. Each piece of gold will be marked with the karat weight. In the US, nothing less than 10k can be sold as gold jewelery. If a karat mark appears you should also see the manufacturer's trademark to assure you that the karat marking is accurate. The country of the golds origin should also appear.
Gold Plate means that a layer of plating of 10 karat gold or better has been bonded to a base metal. The karat gold content may be less than 5 percent, but it must be properly identified by weight in terms of total metal content. Gold Leaf is just gold plating that's been pounded and applied by hand. Yellow gold is alloyed with silver and copper. It is the most frequently used type of gold there is because it is malleable, ductile, and generally non-corrosive, it has a high melting point and is not susceptible to compression. White gold is alloyed with a large percentage of silver, or a selection of other white metals. The percentage of gold naturally varies, according to the amount of other metal used. White gold is highly reflective and not subject to tarnish. The ancient term for it was Electrum. Its use predates that of palladium or platinum. Rose gold is alloyed with copper, and perhaps silver. The proportions are about one part of copper to three parts of 24-karat gold. Gold is bought and sold by the gram with its price fluctuating on world markets daily. Gold jewelry is sold based on a number of factors including weight, purity and jewelry design. The heavier the piece, coupled with its purity and the intricacies of its design will help to determine the price you will pay when purchasing gold jewelry. Let us show you some of the many fine examples of gold jewelry that we carry. Platinum Platinum is far more valuable than gold. Platinum's initial uses were probably limited by its hardness and its very high melting point. The early forging and casting techniques made it quite a difficult metal to work with. Over the past 200 or so years platinum has found new uses and because of its properties of hardness and beauty, it makes an ideal piece of jewelery that will last forever. Platinum is used extensively for setting diamonds. With its high sheen and reflective abilities it helps to set off the beauty and fire of a diamond. Platinum is also hypoallergenic and tarnish resistant and makes an ideal piece of jewelery. Platinum in jewelry is alloyed with six heavy metals, including platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium and osmium. These other metals are very similar in weight and composition to platinum. Platinum in jewelry may also be alloyed with copper and titanium. We offer a huge selection of platinum jewelry in addition to other types of precious metals. Stop in and compare all of the different type of precious metal settings and jewelry that we offer. We're sure that you will be pleased with our variety and in fact may have a difficult time deciding which precious metal to purchase for your fine jewelry. Silver Silver is one of the first precious metals used by man. Silver's value as a jewelry and utensil metal made it an early target for ambitious miners, and the discovery of the Comstock Lode in Nevada in 1859 created a silver rush that rivaled the Gold Rush. Silver has lost much of its value in recent years as a precious metal and as such it has become a leading jewelry metal for experimental designs. It is also a popular choice for those with limited budgets that still want a metal that that offers high sheen. Silver in jewelry is often finished in brushed patterns or highly polished to give the appearance of higher valued precious metals. Silver is often used in the setting of precious stones other than diamonds and provides a beautiful accent to each of these stones. Silver in its pure natural state is too soft to be used in jewelry without creating an alloy. The primary alloy of silver is copper which can then be formed to create practical and useful jewelry. For more inexpensive jewelry we offer a selection of fine jewelry created in silver. Silver gleams and is elegant, soothing to the eye and wonderfully sensuous to the touch. Silver jewelry is a classic gift that is more than merely decorative. Silver jewelry offers sophistication and timeless beauty. It offers appeal that has been desired for many hundreds of years. Bullion Dealer As a registered precious metals bullion dealer we are experts in the field of precious metals and their uses. We buy old precious metals that you are no longer using and we offer some of the highest prices for your old rings, jewelry and precious metals. Stop in and see us today when you want to buy or sell any precious metal.
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