All about our collection: 9 carat gold colours

We have launched a new collection, namely 9 karat gold-colored. This collection complements the 14k Forever collection. What exactly is 9 karat gold-colored and what is the difference with 14 karat gold? We'll explain it.

It is often thought that 24-carat pure gold is the best because no other metals are added to it, but nothing could be further from the truth. This is because pure gold is very soft and fragile, so the risk of damage is very high. You also have 14-carat gold, also called 14K gold. This alloy consists of 14 parts solid/pure gold and 10 parts other metals, such as silver or copper. Finally, you have 9 carat gold coloured. With 9 karat gold coloured, the percentage of pure gold is lower than with 14 karat gold. This means that 9 carat gold coloured has a pure gold content of 37.5% and the remaining part consists of other metals. This is often marked with a stamp of 375, which is small but traceable with a magnifying glass or a good eye.

14-carat gold, contains 58.5% pure gold and the rest consists of the same types of other metals as in 9-carat gold colour. It is usually stamped with a mark of 585, indicating that the gold content is 58.5%.

The price difference between 9 carat gold coloured jewellery and 14 carat gold jewellery is mainly determined by the difference in the amount of pure gold in the alloy. Since 9 carat contains less pure gold (37.5%), the price is lower compared to 14 carat gold(58.5%). This can be advantageous, especially at a time when gold prices are high.

One of the advantages of 9-carat gold coloured and 14-carat gold is that it is less prone to discolouration and wear than gold-plated jewellery. 9 carat gold colour and 14 carat gold retain their original colour, so your jewellery will stay beautiful forever.

Jewellery with 9 carats contains 37.5% gold, so you can wear it even with showering or swimming. Want a higher gold content? Then opt for 14 carats. Logically, gold-plated is the cheapest in terms of price and the price increases the higher the gold content of the jewellery.