Gold Bracelets - Karats
As previously discussed, 24K gold is soft and malleable for a metal, therefore jewelers add alloys to strengthen the metal so it doesn't scratch easily and lose particle. Copper and silver are the most common alloys for used in gold bracelets, although other metals may be used especially when creating rose gold.
Below are composition percentage examples for common gold bracelets:
10K yellow gold bracelet composition:
41.7% gold
52% silver
6.3% copper
14K yellow gold bracelet composition:
58.5% gold
29% copper
12.5% silver
18K yellow gold bracelet composition:
75% gold
15% copper
10% silver
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