Gold Carat

Carat is a unit of measurement used to determine the purity of gold alloys. It is denoted by the symbol ct or kt (c or k). In determining the purity of gold alloys, carat means a proportion by weight of one part in twenty four or 41.66 parts per 1000. This means that the higher the carat, the higher the proportion of gold in relation to the base metal content. Therefore, pure gold is 24 carats.

To know exactly the percentage of gold in jewellery using the carat system, take a look at this list below:

Carat value and its Gold content (%)

• 9k Yellow Gold - 37.5%
• 9k White Gold - 37.5%
• 9k Rose Gold - 37.5%
• 14k Yellow Gold - 58.5%
• 14k White Gold - 58.5%
• 18k Yellow Gold - 75%
• 18k White Gold - 75%
• 18k Rose Gold - 75%
• 22k Yellow Gold - 91.7%
• 22k Rose Gold - 91.7%
• 24k Gold - 100%

Information about the quality of gold can be contained on a hallmark. Click here to learn how to check the hallmark.

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