Everything You Need to Know About 18K Gold

​When it comes to buying gold jewellery you may find it overwhelming by the information you hear or read regarding the different options and choices available. Gold is considered as a sophisticated and swank jewellery material by people across the world, especially 18K gold. Along with the beauty and aesthetic properties, people value gold as a safe and substantial financial investment option.

Before we know about the properties and benefits of 18K gold, let’s find out what it is!

What is 18 karat gold?

Karat is a term that is used to describe the fineness or purity of gold, and the purest measurement is 24 karat gold (it has no other metal). If the karat rating is high, it means that the gold has less alloys combined with it. The common alloys combined with gold are copper, silver, zinc and nickel.

Therefore, 18 karat gold will consist of 18 parts of gold and 6 parts of other metals.

Properties of 18K gold

The 18K yellow gold boasts of a beautiful sunset golden hue and a lot of people have been a lover of this magnificent hue. The other hues that are generally available are rose and white. All the hues of 18 karats sparkle in a way that is striking and elegant.

Since 18K gold is a mix of gold and other alloys, it is much stronger, durable and less prone to being scratched or bent than 24K gold. 18K gold is relatively purer to any karat less than 18 and less pure than anything between 19K and 24K. Most people prefer 18K over 24K as it is less likely to be damaged when worn as jewellery.

The colour of gold is its aesthetic property that draws people into its captivating orbit. Gold is non-reactive and when exposed to other elements its spellbinding lustre is never compromised.

Bhima’s 18K ‘Y’ Collection

If you are looking to buy gold jewellery that is both luxurious and practical then Bhima might just be the way to go. We offer an exquisite range of fashion jewellery made in 18 karat gold with designs that will surely make people turn heads.

Here are some of our awe-inspiring designs, both daily wear jewellery and for special occasions, that will make you fall in love every time you see them.

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