All about gold

Gold has a myriad of features that make it special and valuable (and not just economically). We will therefore explain to you here how the purity of gold is measured, where the different colors come from.eurs, how gold is formed in the universe and the benefits of wearing jewelry with one of the most noble metals in the universe.

What are karats?

We use the karat (K) to measure the purity of gold, and that basically explains how much an alloy metal is gold: 24 karat means 100% purity, as opposed to 12K which is 50% and so on. is a combination of other metals.

• 24K = 100% purity
• 18K = 75% purity
• 14k = 58% purity
• 10K = 42% purity

It is important to know that gold, in its pure state, is a very malleable metal, so it is easy to deform it. That is why in jewelry it is mixed with other metals to give it the hardness it needs to last forever.

The production standard for fine jewelry is 14 karat, or approximately 58% gold. The rest are alloys that give it strength and change coloreur: the result is yellow, white or pink gold.

TIP: For those who like to wear jewelry with very large stones, it is recommended that they be made of 10K gold, so that they have more firmness and are difficult to fall off.

It is important to know that karat (K) is not the same as gold baths. If you want to learn more about the differences, visit our blog post: Solid gold, laminated gold, gold plated or gold plated, which one to choose?

Why are there moreeurs coloreurs gold?

The coloreur gold is yellow, but it can be combined with other metals to become coleurs different like white and pink (which are the coleurs the most classic ones found in jewelry) or even green and red!

The purer the gold, the more yellow it will appear; a 22k gold ring will be more yellow (albeit subtly) than a 14k gold ring.

For example, to create 18 karat gold of different colorseurs, we would use:

• Yellow gold = 75% gold + 12,5% ​​silver + 12,5% ​​copper
• White gold = 75% gold + 20% silver + 5% copper
• Rose gold = 75% gold + 5% silver + 20% copper

What care does gold jewelry require?

One of the great advantages of gold is that it does not rust. So when stored properly, it can retain its amazing shine for a long time.

We recommend that you store gold coins separately from jewelry made of other materials, as these may scratch or lose theeur shine.

To clean them, you can leave them in hot water with hand soap or do the dishes (so that the skin grease that starts to accumulate falls off). Then you rinse them very well with water until there is no soap residue left, then dry them with a hair dryer to avoid water spots.

IMPORTANT: If the gold coin contains any gems or gemstones, you should consider that each of them may require special care and this cleaning procedure cannot be applied in these cases. To see the care needed for each stone, enter our stone care guide.

Why is white gold jewelry “stained”?

It's not that it's really stained, but that the white gold that we get from traditional jewelers is usually platinum-plated white gold.

Platinum is a finish that is usually given to white gold to make it more like platinum, and involves giving it a rhodium plating. When gold starts to "stain" and look yellowish, it's really because the rhodium plating is starting to fall off and the color is starting to fade.eur gold starts to come out.

Rhodium plating is the most common in white gold jewelry, so many people have a different idea of ​​what white gold actually looks like.

Natural white gold maintains the warm gold tone. One of the great benefits of leaving it natural is that it won't require maintenance to maintain the color.eur (since any gold plating will fade over time) the warm tone will make it stand out from silver pieces and may even favor some colors.eurs of stone.

Where does the gold come from?

Although it may sound like a joke, the gold of the earth comes from the stars.

The most precious metals on our planet were formed thousands of years ago in the stars. And when they died in a supernova, they came to earth thanks to the explosion of gamma rays.

We recommend the TED ED video “Where does gold come from? » by David Lunney. Where he explains this fascinating process in detail.

So when you wonder why gold is so rare and so precious, just remember that you are bringing a little piece of a star that has traveled thousands of miles to reach you ...

What are the energetic benefits of wearing gold jewelry?

Besides the economic and practical advantages that we have already mentioned of gold jewelry; Energy wise, gold (thanks to its origin in the stars) is one of the most channeling metals in the universe, so it is ideal when trying to design a room and attract different advantages in our life.

Have you heard the expression "Dress for Success"? It is said that you have to vibrate at the same frequency as you want, so gold jewelry is an open invitation to abundance in your life.

If you want to dig deeper into this topic, enter our entry Amulets and Talismans, so you can learn how to combine this amazing metal with different gems to balance your chakras and attract the infinite abundance of the universe.

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