Article: Buying Gold Jewelry Without Being Ripped-off
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Buying Gold Jewelry Without Being Ripped-off
Buying gold jewelry can be fun, exciting and confusing. Whether you?re considering a gift of gold jewelry for someone special or as a treat for yourself, take some time to learn the terms used in the industry. Here?s some information to help you get the best quality gold jewelry for your money, whether you?re shopping in a traditional brick and mortar store or online.
Gold
The word gold, used by itself, means all gold or 24 karat (24K) gold. Because 24K gold is soft, it?s usually mixed with other metals to increase its hardness and durability. If a piece of jewelry
is not 24 karat gold, the karat quality should accompany any claim that the item is gold.
The karat quality marking tells you what proportion of gold is mixed with the other metals. F...
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