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Guide to Gold Jewelry
How to get your money's worth in gold jewelryFirst off, know what you are buying. Gold jewelry comes in a multitude of forms, from a gold pendant to personalized gold jewelry.
Secondly, however you buy it, or whatever form it takes, there are several key tips to buying gold:
- Know 14K gold jewelry from 18K gold jewelry.
- Choose a reputable jeweler.
- Look for a trademark on the piece you are buying.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Know the difference between 14K gold jewlery and 18K gold jewelry
Gold purity is sometimes difficult to tell by just looking at it. For this reason, it's purity is stamped on it and reflected by a number and the letter 'K'; which stands for karat; the measuring system used for gold jewelry. 24K gold is pure gold; 18K gold is 75% and 25% other metals; 14K gold is 58.3% gold and 41.7% other metals; 12K gold is 50% gold with 12 parts gold, and 12 parts other metals; 10K gold is 41% gold (the lowest ranking for American jewelry).
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For more information on gold standards to check out Ruby Lane or Celtic Wedding Rings.
Reputation is everything when buying gold jewelry
Buying quality is a must when it comes to gold, and the best way to buy quality is to go through a reputable dealer. Dealers are known by their ads, their referrals, their years in business and the quality of their showroom.
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To find a reputable dealer visit Jewelers of America; they are the national association for retail jewelers. Check out Jewelry Information Centers or DiGem for other good choices.
Marks of the gold jewelry trade
All gold jewelry which is stamped with a 'K' mark is also stamped with the trademark of the manufacturer who produced it. If you are unsure of who the manufacturer is, ask the jeweler for information. Quality jewelers normally buy from quality manufacturers.
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To find out more about the manufacturer of your piece, go to Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers, or for a full listing of manufacturers check out Export Bureau.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- When buying online, make sure to ask about the karat, trademarks and thickness of the gold jewelry piece.
- Unless the piece has the 'K' mark, it's not real gold.
- Electroplating is a thin covering of gold which has little strength and wears off quickly and easily.
- If you have an allergy to 'gold' it is most likely an allergy to nickel, and not the gold. Ask to see the jeweler's line of hypoallergenic pieces or for those pieces which are low in nickel.
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