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"Caratage" is simply the measurement of purity of gold alloyed with other metals. 24 carat is generally accepted as pure gold with no other metals. Lower caratages contain less gold; 18 carat gold contains 75% percent gold and 25% other metals, often copper or silver.     An 18 carat gold represents 75% gold and other metals. This can be calculated by dividing the carats by 24. That is, 18/24=0.75 value of gold     To get the percentage, multiply it by 100. That is 0.75×100=75% gold.     There are some other values of gold that is sold they include; 0.999 0.995 0.990 or 22 carats, 14 carats etc  depending on what you buy as gold. List of carats of Gold and the gold content Purity: 22 carat gold Gold content(wt.%):91.6 Fineness:916 Purity:18 carat gold Gold content(wt.%):75.0 Fineness:750 Purity:14 carat gold Gold content:58.5 Fineness:585 Purity:9 carat gold Gold content:37.5 Fineness:375

lots of precious stones and semi precious stones have been and is still being used to make Jewelry. Jewelry which is made with gemstones, shell, bead and precious metals such as gold and silver is used in many occasions. Jewelries such as necklace, rings, anklets, earrings etc is used in many occasions. Most people use it as a form of dowry while some use it as a form of ornament, etc. Whatever purpose it is used for, people always have preferences when it comes to what their Jewelry is made of. Most people prefer gold, some silver, others diamond or pearl etc. Whatever their preferences are, there is always a reason why they choose one above the other. When it comes to a choice of Jewelry, a person's personality, attractiveness, and interest comes to play. Now let's look at a case study of gold and silver. Some say that Gold is mostly accumulated over time as gifts by family or in the form of small pieces for investment, that Gold is still considered a ...