The Gold Karat Guide

The Gold Karat Guide

Before talking everything about Karat Gold, have you ever wondered where gold came from? Gold actually comes from shooting stars! When a supernova explodes, it generates gold that is then...
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The Diamond Carat Guide

The Diamond Carat Guide

When shopping for diamonds, you will inevitably hear the word “carat” thrown around. But what does that mysterious word really entail? How do carats influence the size, price and appearance...
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Carat versus Karat

Carat versus Karat

Carat is the standard for the weight of a diamond or gemstone while Karat is the measure of gold purity.

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Gold jewelry quality scale

Gold jewelry quality scale

One diagram to rule them all This diagram serves as a summary of the three precedent articles. Solid gold jewelry is indisputably the best quality available. As explained in this first...
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The 3 qualities of gold plated jewelry

The 3 qualities of gold plated jewelry

What is Gold vermeil? Gold vermeil is a denomination used to refer to silver coated with gold using the process of electroplating (described below). Gold vermeil can be made using...
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3 things you should know about gold filled

3 things you should know about gold filled

  What is Gold filled made of? Gold filled, also known as "rolled gold" or "gold overlay" is made up of a layer of solid gold (see article about solid gold)...
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3 things you should know about gold jewelry

3 things you should know about gold jewelry

What is PURE gold? Gold was the first metal widely known by humans, it was discovered around 3000 BC by several human groups in very spread out locations and everyone...
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