When we refer to gold, then we will inevitably talk about karats. But let's make something clear. When it comes to choosing carats, there is no should. Each category serves its own purpose and carries its own distinct characteristics.
In this article we will take a closer look at the most popular carats on the Greek market and examine the characteristics of each of them. But let's start with the basics.
What exactly are carats?
When we talk about carats, we are actually referring to a unit of measurement , which determines the content of pure gold or precious stones , present in a piece of jewelry.
What are the most popular types of carats in jewelry?
In goldsmithing, the most popular types of carats are divided into 3 categories, which are as follows:
- 9 carat jewelry
9 carat jewelry has a low gold content and its main advantage is its low cost , which is due to its low content of pure gold.
One characteristic of 9 carat jewelry is that because it is made with an alloy of various metals, which is proportionally larger than gold, it is harder .
- 14 carat jewelry
14 carat jewelry makes up the majority of jewelry in the Greek, but also in the world market. And this is not at all accidental. 14 carats have the most advantages and are considered the "golden ratio" of goldsmithing.
The main advantages of 14 carat jewelry are as follows:
- They do not tarnish (oxidize) easily, as they have a high gold content
- They are the ideal choice in terms of price and quality
- There are many more options in colors (eg rose gold, white gold), but also in the hardness of the alloys
- 18 carat jewelry
18 carat jewelry is an excellent quality jewelry, as it has a high content of pure gold . Therefore, their greatest advantage is their high content of pure gold, but this implies a correspondingly higher cost of the jewelry.
One downside to 18k jewelry, specifically rings and wedding rings, is that because the gold alloy is softer, they are less durable than 14k jewelry and thus may wear down more quickly from everyday use.
It is worth mentioning that this peculiarity is found mainly in rings and wedding rings , since these come into contact with other objects every day when they are worn and more rarely in other types of jewelry, which do not come into contact with other objects.
In our online store goldy.gr you will discover a huge variety of designer jewelry of 9, 14 and 18 carats, in modern and classic designs, to choose the one that best suits your own personal style.
