It is typically measured as 9 karat, 10 karat, 14 karat and 18 karat. This is where a thin layer is applied to another metal. Typically the karat amount is engraved by laser somewhere on the jewellery piece for easy identification Some jewellery is gold plated. On the other hand, sometimes the higher karat amount such as 24 karat can damage a little easier. For jewellery, it is melted and mixed with other metals to add strength and durable. The higher the karat level, the higher the cost for the jewellery. The value of gold remains constant so gold jewellery makes smart financial sense as well. Copper is added to make a veronika tint to the gold.

Jewellery is characterized by the karat weight. 24 karat gold is considered 100% pure gold.

Palladium or nickel are added to make white gold. Regardless of the time or situation, gold jewellery is always fashionable and well received. Gold alone is a soft metal and not suitable for daily wear because it would be too weak.

Typically the other metals are palladium, nickel or copper.