KaratGuide

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Volume visualization

Each droplet = same volume. Gold (19.3 g/cm³) is much denser than silver/copper (≈10.5 g/cm³), so other metals need far more droplets to represent the same weight.

Based on a 10g example · 1 gold droplet = 0.1g gold · Other droplets density-corrected by volume

8K | 33.3 wt%

8 Karat / 333

9K | 37.5 wt%

9 Karat / 375

10K | 41.7 wt%

10 Karat / 417

14K | 58.3 wt%

14 Karat / 585

18K | 75.0 wt%

18 Karat / 750

20K | 83.3 wt%

20 Karat / 833

22K | 91.6 wt%

22 Karat / 916

24K | 100.0 wt%

24 Karat / 999

Pure gold (Au)
Other metals (by volume)
Resulting alloy color

Gold purity at a glance

Each bar shows how much is pure gold (yellow) vs other metals (grey)

67%
33%
8K
63%
38%
9K
58%
42%
10K
42%
58%
14K
25%
75%
18K
17%
83%
20K
92%
22K
100%
24K
Pure gold (Au)
Other metals (Ag, Cu…)

Each karat in detail

8K
333‰ · 33.3% gold
Gold content 33.3%
0% Other metals: 66.7% 100%

Common use: Older European jewelry, fashion jewelry

Very hard-wearing and affordable
Lowest permitted gold content in EU
9K
375‰ · 37.5% gold
Gold content 37.5%
0% Other metals: 62.5% 100%

Common use: Common in UK, Australia, Norway

Very affordable, hard-wearing
May cause reactions in some people
10K
417‰ · 41.7% gold
Gold content 41.7%
0% Other metals: 58.3% 100%

Common use: Budget jewelry, children's jewelry

Very affordable and hard-wearing
Low gold content, uncommon in Europe
14K
585‰ · 58.3% gold
Gold content 58.3%
0% Other metals: 41.7% 100%

Common use: Everyday jewelry, most popular in US & Norway

Durable, affordable, beautiful
Slightly paler yellow than 18K
18K
750‰ · 75.0% gold
Gold content 75.0%
0% Other metals: 25.0% 100%

Common use: Fine jewelry, engagement rings

Best balance of purity and durability
More expensive than 14K
20K
833‰ · 83.3% gold
Gold content 83.3%
0% Other metals: 16.7% 100%

Common use: Middle Eastern jewelry

High purity, rich yellow tone
Relatively soft, uncommon in Europe
22K
916‰ · 91.6% gold
Gold content 91.6%
0% Other metals: 8.4% 100%

Common use: High-end jewelry, Indian bridal gold

Very high purity, strong yellow color
Still relatively soft
24K
999‰ · 100.0% gold
Gold content 100.0%
0% Other metals: 0.0% 100%

Common use: Gold bars, coins, investment gold

Purest form, highest intrinsic value
Too soft for everyday jewelry

🔍 Hallmark reference

Look inside your jewelry for these stamps — they tell you exactly what you have:

Hallmark Karat Gold % Common in
333 8K 33.3% Norway, Germany (older)
375 9K 37.5% UK, Australia, Norway
417 10K 41.7% USA, Canada
585 14K 58.3% USA, Norway
750 18K 75.0% Europe, fine jewelry
833 20K 83.3% Middle East
916 22K 91.6% India, Middle East
999 24K 100.0% Bullion, investment

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