Have you ever noticed that no legitimate jewelry store ever advertises a 100 percent pure gold necklace or bracelet? The precious metal’s inherent softness means it cannot be molded into jewelry without being mixed into an alloy. The gold jewelry’s ultimate color is determined by the presence of anther metal. If copper is used, one ends up with pink gold. Yellow gold contains both copper and silver.
Karats are the traditional measure of purity in the gold market. If a piece is marked as 14-karat gold, it is just slightly more than half pure. On the other hand, a 10k gold necklace is likely to be less expensive as it contains slightly less pure gold. No matter its precise level of purity, gold accessories make a serious statement when they’re worn for a night out on the town.