Tag: gold karats
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Does gold tarnish? Pure gold does not, but alloys and plated pieces can. A karat-by-karat answer, how to tell tarnish from worn plating, and safe cleaning steps.
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White gold is real gold alloyed with palladium or nickel and usually rhodium plated. What it is made of, upkeep, nickel allergy, 14k vs 18k and price vs yellow.
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How to tell if jewellery is real gold: read hallmarks and karat stamps, decode GF and GP marks, use safe home checks and know when to get it tested.
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9k, 14k, 18k or 22k? What each gold karat means, how they compare for colour, durability and skin, and how to pick the right one.