Gold Purity Conversion Chart
NUMBER OF KARATS | PARTS OF GOLD | FINENESS |
---|---|---|
20k | 20/24 | 833 |
21k | 21/24 | 875 |
22k | 22/24 | 916/917 |
23k | 23/24 | 958 |
- How can you tell gold is 21k?
- How do I know if my gold is 18k or 21k?
- What does 875 mean on gold?
- What metal is 21k gold?
How can you tell gold is 21k?
Hallmarks like 21 k or 875 engravings need to be found on the piece. The number may be very small, but it has to be visible in order for a piece to be appropriately valued.
How do I know if my gold is 18k or 21k?
Acid testing is a great way to test 18k gold. To determine if your 18- karat gold is real, simply place your gold piece of jewelry in nitric acid and observe its reaction. If a green reaction occurs, it is a metal of a lower karat content. No reaction indicates that your jewelry is 18- karat gold or higher.
What does 875 mean on gold?
875 gold is a gold alloy of 87.5%, and more commonly referred to as 21 carat gold.
What metal is 21k gold?
One or more alloys are included in 21K gold. These are metals that have been merged with pure gold, such as copper, silver, or palladium. The addition of copper gives the gold a reddish tinge; jewellery designers can create uncommon blue or purple gold by using other metals.