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Metal Prices

TODAY’S METAL PRICES & FACTS ABOUT GOLD

Determining Karat Value (Fineness)

The purity of gold is described by its fineness, parts per 1000, or by the karat, a 1/24 part of pure gold by weight (the spelling “carat” is used in the British Commonwealth). Pure gold is alloyed (mixed) with other metals to make it more durable and affordable or to change its color. The table below lists karat qualities of gold jewelry.

KARAT (USA) PARTS GOLD GOLD % FINENESS (EUROPE)
24K 24/24 99.9% 999
22K 22/24 91.6% 916
21K 21/24 87.5% 875
18K 18/24 75.0% 750
14K 14/24 58.3% 583 (585)
12K 12/24 50.0% 500
10K 10/24 41.6% 417
9K 9/24 37.5% 375
8K 8/24 33.3% 333

Gold Content and Notation

A table indicating the composition of different gold alloys is presented below. It gives a better understanding of how some colored gold 18K is formed.

GOLD Color % gold % silver % copper % palladium
yellow 75 9.5 15.5
green 75 25
pink 75 5.0 20.0
rose 75 25.0
white 75 25

Quotes provided above are courtesy of Apmex.com. Buy, Sell, Loan Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided.

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