karat purity basics
Understanding Gold Karats — 8K, 14K, 18K vs 24K Gold
What do karat numbers mean in gold? Differences between 8K, 14K, 18K, and 24K gold explained clearly.
What is Karat?
Karat (K or kt) indicates the purity of a gold alloy out of 24 parts. 24K represents 99.9% pure gold, while 18K is 75% pure gold and 14K (585) is 58.5% pure gold.