Tag: Gold
What if my jewellery leaves a mark on my skin?
Under normal conditions gold won’t tarnish or corrode, but there are generations of stories about ‘not being able to wear gold.’ Research into the ‘gold smudge’ has revealed five basic reasons why gold can sometimes leave a black mark or … READ MORE
Does 9 carat gold last longer than 18 carat gold?
It’s surprising for most people to learn that the answer is NO. It would be fair to assume that this confusion has arisen due to the fact that pure gold is known to be quite soft, too soft in fact … READ MORE
What do the markings on my jewellery mean?
This is a quality mark and refers to the proportion of pure gold in the item. Pure gold, which is 24ct, the metric equivalent being 1000, is generally considered too soft for practical uses in jewellery and is alloyed with … READ MORE
THE METAL OF CHOICE – 9ct or 18ct
We are often asked by customers if 9 carat gold lasts longer than 18 carat gold? It’s surprising for most people to learn that the answer is no – because for some reason, they have always believed, or been told, … READ MORE