What is Karat Gold?
Karat gold is an alloy of gold combined with other metals like silver, copper, nickel, and palladium. This combination enhances the properties of pure gold, particularly its hardness and durability. Karat gold is categorized based on its percentage of pure gold content.
Types of Karat Gold
Common types of karat gold include 9K, 10K, 14K, and 18K.
Characteristics of Karat Gold
Karat gold exhibits diverse colors, including yellow, rose, and white, depending on the alloy composition. The higher the percentage of impurities, the greater the hardness of karat gold compared to pure gold.
Prices of 10K, 14K, and 18K Gold Per Gram
10K Gold
10K gold contains 10 parts pure gold and 14 parts other metals, such as copper, zinc, nickel, and manganese. It comprises approximately 41.7% gold, 33% silver, 25% copper, and other metals.
Due to its non-pure composition, 10K gold is often gold-plated for use in jewelry like necklaces, bracelets, and rings.
The price of 10K gold at PNJ ranges between 3,016 – 3,156 million VND/gram (purchase – sale).
14K Gold
14K gold is an alloy of gold and other metals like copper, iron, and nickel. Pure gold constitutes around 58.5%, while other metals comprise 41.5%.
Currently, PNJ lists the price of 14K gold at 4,292 – 4,432 million VND/gram (purchase – sale).
18K Gold
18K gold (also known as 750 gold) has a gold content of 75%, with the remaining 25% composed of other alloys.
In the market, 18K gold is classified into three types: 18K 75% (containing 75% pure gold), 18K 70% (containing 70% pure gold), and 18K 68% (containing 68% pure gold).
The price of 18K gold at PNJ is currently 5,538 – 5,678 million VND/gram (purchase – sale).
