All about fine jewelry
Ruby simply means red; however the ruby is not a simple gem. The ruby is one of the most precious gemstones that are found on this world. When thinking about purchasing ruby jewelry, one should have a basic understanding of the factors that determines the price of the ruby. Knowing which factors are important […]
Modern fine jewelry usually includes gold, white gold, platinum, or silver. Most American and European gold jewelry is made of an alloy of gold, the purity of which is stated in karats, indicated by a number followed by the letter K. American gold jewelry must be of at least 10K purity (41.7% pure gold), though in England the number is 9K (37.5% pure gold) and is typically found up to 18K (75% pure gold). Higher purity levels are less common with alloys at 22 K (91.6% pure gold), and 24 K (99.9% pure gold) being considered too soft for jewelry use in America and Europe.