Why 22 Karat Gold Jewellery?

There is no season for gold jewelry, especially since gold jewelry can last forever. You can buy gold jewelry because it makes you happy and you enjoy the feel of gold on your skin. Or you buy gold jewelry as an investment. Although jewelry stores often advertise special offers and discounts during the festival season, we don't always wait for a specific time of year to shop for gold jewelry. Gold jewelry comes in a variety of karat including 9 KT, 14 KT, 18 KT, and 22 KT. So what makes the gold pendant or gold bracelet in 22k gold so special and why is 22k gold jewelry the most desirable? Here we will discuss 22 KT gold jewelry in detail and why you should buy it.

It all depends on the purity of the gold.

Here are a few reasons why 22k gold jewelry is so popular:

• The purity of 22-Karat gold makes it particularly bright and beautiful.
• 22-karat gold is a strong metal, which means your jewelry will last for many years.
• Gold is an excellent investment. The value of gold generally increases over time, so your 22-karat gold jewelry could be worth much more in the future than it is today.

Plus, gold is hypoallergenic and perfect for your sensitive skin. And gold jewelry makes you feel strong and confident.

Gold is one of the softest metals and gold jewelry will only stand the test of time if other metals are added to the gold to strengthen it. Handling gold items that are 24KT (the purest form) means that some gold will be lost over time as it sticks to clothing or skin. Karat or KT is a measure to define the purity of gold. While it is true that the higher the KT, the purer it becomes, 24 KT would render gold jewelry untenable. Next is 22k gold jewelry, which is 91.6% gold or 22 parts 24 parts pure gold. 24k gold is typically found in bullion, not jewelry. It stands to reason that 22 KT is the highest quality gold jewelry you can find. Other metals added to gold are copper, zinc, and silver.

When used as an alloy in gold jewelry, copper gives off a reddish hue. However, zinc is also added to copper to reduce its redness and make it more yellow. However, the price of 22 KT gold with two parts silver is considered to be the best on the market and the most expensive

Would you choose 18KT, 14KT or 9KT gold jewelry?

Eighteen KT Gold Jewels means you get 18 parts of pure gold with the remaining six parts of an alloy. The reason why 18k gold jewelry is popular is mainly that the metal is strong enough to hold diamonds and other gemstones. The stones can weigh the gold down a bit and the metal prongs holding the stones need to be strong.

The difference in colors of gold such as yellow, rose, or white means that six parts of 24KT are an alloy that turns pure yellow gold into a different color. The more copper is used, the pinker the gold becomes. So if the gold jewelry is pink instead of rose, you will find that about 4% silver is added to the copper.

Neither 22KT nor 18KT gold jewelry makes 14KT gold jewelry any less popular. You will also find that 14k gold jewelry is less expensive. Then you have the 9KT gold price jewelry, which is even more affordable. As you can see, the less gold there is in the jewelry, the cheaper it is. However, it is worth saving up for 22-karat gold jewelry because of the gold and its investment value.

How do you know you have 22-karat gold?

You will discover that gold jewelry always has a hallmark. Reputable boutiques make sure that their jewelry is always stamped with the percentage of gold used. For example, somewhere on the piece of jewelry, you will see "22" or "916" embossed, indicating that you are purchasing 22KT gold jewelry.

The smart buyer of gold jewelry will look for the hallmark before depositing their money.

At Antiqa Handcrafted you can buy 22k gold earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and bangles, all stamped. Antiqa's 22k gold earrings,22k gold pendant, and 22k gold bracelet are brilliant examples of 22k gold jewelry.

The beauty of 22-karat gold is that it does not tarnish. It still holds bright and looks exactly like you bought it, bright and yellow. Even better, you can find beautiful designs and hallmarked 22K gold jewelry at Antiqa Handcrafted that are affordable. Whether it's a pair of earrings or other jewelry, at Antiqa Handcrafted you will make the right choice.