Feel unsure about about buying gold jewelry online?
Like gold jewelry products and designs you find on the Internet but unsure about security and quality? Try to buy from sites which are willing to help you and answer all your questions about their products. Ask them questions to find out what karats and quality gold they carry. They should have an email adress, they need to reply to your emails on a timely manner, or they need have a help line or phone number you can call. They should be willing to send you a certificate and invoice with each product you buy affirming the price, quality and specifications of the product. If you are not happy with what you have got make sure you can return the product. Find out if they have a “no questions asked policy”. Despite some risks, buying jewelry online can be very rewarding. You just have to be careful, selective and investigative.
Advantages of buying jewelry online:
* Speed. Today women have many roles not enough time; mother, sister, daughter, wife, girlfriend, friend, businesswoman, student, enterprenuer, manager, homemaker, cook, activist, artist, volunteer, athelete, sports fan, and professional. Do not have time to go to all the jewelry shops in your area? You can search and make your selection fast on the Internet. Enter search criteria such as “handmade designer gold jewelry” then click a button and you get a whole list of online stores. All from your own computer at home, work or even when you are traveling. You have access to world stores with a few clicks in your own privacy.
*Convenience. If you compare the online jewelry shopping experience with shopping at a mall jewelry store or department store you will find that shop online is really convenient. You rush to get to the store, fight traffic, look for parking, or wait for the train, bus or taxi, get jostled by crowds, endure pushy salespeople, suffer long lines at the register…By the time you get home with your purchase, you’re exhausted. And if you need to return the item, you can look forward to going through this hassle all over again. If you do not like the product you have bought online you can most of the time simple return it in the return envelope and mailing slip provided.
*Selection. Online Jewelry Stores have the capacity to offer a much wider selection of merchandise for sale in one place than either a traditional store or catalog. You can search as much as you like and look at hundreds of selections. You can uncover some truly unique jewelry items like ours you won’t find anywhere else.
* Value. Because as an Internet retailer we have lower inventory and other overhead costs than a bricks-and-mortar retailer, we pass these savings passed on to you, the consumer, in the form of lowered prices on the latest designs. When you buy in a store you are paying their rent and overhead. When you buy online you are paying for the product.
*Sharing. It is very easy to share your selected items with friends, family, spouse and colleagues with just a click by the email this product to someone function. You can attach a little note if you would like. Why not help your significant other choose the next anniversary or Christmas gift for you. We all know men would appreciate some help in that department!
*Information. There is vast variety of information available on the Internet. Women make smart, educated decisions. According to research women research and gather information about a product before they make the purchasing decision. Internet is a library full of information on anything. You can get information about how to judge the quality of the gold, how to clean and maintain it, latest fashion and styles.
*Customer Service. You can ask questions, search for answers in the FAQ pages and give feedback. You are free to change your mind, look for sellers who will not ask many questions like a pushy salesperson. Most of the time you will get fast and easy shipment, clear return policy, secure transactions, and certificates. Choose businesses that respect your privacy.
*Pricing: Factors that determine the pricing of gold jewelry include: 1. Weight of the gold measured in grams 2. If it is imported it is subject to import duties and taxes. 3. Special processes used to create the gold jewelry such as individual molds for unique pieces. 4. Handmade jewelry is more expensive due to higher labor cost. 5. Shipping and handling costs. But remember you will not be paying for the business owner’s store rent, overhead, and expenses to maintain the store.
What is Gold? Gold is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Au (L. aurum) and atomic number 79. A soft, shiny, yellow, heavy, malleable, ductile (trivalent and univalent) transition metal, gold does not react with most chemicals but is attacked by chlorine, fluorine and aqua regia.
- Gold is a yellow, noble metal
- Its chemical symbol is Au, from Aurora, or dawn
- Pure gold is 24 karats, or 99.999% pure. 100% pure gold is nearly impossible to refine.
- Gold is a very dense metal with a density of 19.32 g/cm3 which gives it a very heavy atomic weight of 196.9665 g/atom.
Gold is one of the rarest and most precious elements of the nature. Its physical characteristics include its beautiful natural color, malleable to the extreme, and in its pure form, it is resistant to any kind of corrosion. Since gold is ductile and malleable in it’s pure form, it must be alloyed with various other metals to harden it and in some cases, change it’s color. The metals used in the alloying process include silver, copper, nickel, zinc, tin and manganese.
What is a Karat? Karat grade is used to express the proportion of gold in an alloy or the quality of a gold alloy. There are several carats available for gold. The carat is the gold content of the metal. The carat measures the proportion of pure gold mixed with other metal alloy to make up the final metal. Carat can also be called karat, represented by kt or K. Our jewelry has karat grades stamped on them followed by K.The higher the proportion of gold used in the final metal, the more valuable and expensive the metal will be. The remainder of the metals is made up of a combination of alloys, different metals which can help to give the metal its unique appearance, such as a different color.
Karat Gold 10K 41.67% 14K 58.33% 18K 75.00% 22K 91.66% 24K 99.55%
Resource: wikipedia
What are the different colors of Gold? Gold is available in several different colors such as yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, bronze, red and lime gold. Jewelry can also be made using a combination of different gold colors. These jewelry items are sometimes called two-tone, three-tone or multi-colored gold. The gold content of yellow gold is measured in the same way it is measured in for example white gold. The difference in color between yellow, white and rose is determined by the metals used in the alloy mix.As the color difference is due to the metal components in the alloy mix, the color will not chip, fade or wear off with age. Yellow gold is made by mixing pure gold with alloy metals such as copper and zinc. Rose gold is made using a mix of pure gold with alloys including copper. The copper provides the rose-reddish color.White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. 24 karat Gold has a stunning visual Gold effect Mixing Gold with Copper causes a visual Reddening effect Mixing Gold with Silver causes a visual Greening effect Mixing Gold with Zinc causes a visual Bleaching effect of the gold Mixing Gold with Nickel or Palladium causes a visual Whitening effect
What is the difference between White Gold and Yellow Gold? Pure Yellow Gold (fine gold) is softer than pure silver, but harder than tin. Its beauty and luster are unmatched by any alloyed golds (pure gold mixed with other metals). The extreme malleability, ductility, and softness of pure gold make it practically useless for jewelry applications. The addition of alloying elements (other metals) to gold are used to increase the toughness and hardness of the metal. While almost any metal can be alloyed (melted) with gold, only certain metals will not dramatically change the color or make the metal brittle. The addition of the metal like Indium (great as an alloy with Platinum), for instance, turns gold into a purple color and gives resulting gold the workability of glass. Over time, certain percentages of gold have become legally recognized “karats.” The karat indicates the amount of gold as a percentage of the total: In karated gold, there is a balance of the other metals in the non-gold percentage. These metals provide the various colors and hardness of karated golds.
What is Planitum? Platinum is a white metal, but unlike gold it is used in jewelry in almost its pure form (approximately 95% pure). Platinum is extremely long wearing and is very white, so it does not need to be rhodium plated like white gold does. Platinum is very dense and heavy metal, so a platinum ring will feel heavier than an 18K gold ring. Platinum is, however, significantly more expensive than gold. With all other things being the same, a platinum ring will be approximately twice the price of an 18ct white gold ring. Platinum is a prestige choice and is often chosen for its sophisticated appeal and popularity amongst the rich and famous. Platinum’s price is higher compared to gold.
“Understanding Gold Terminology
Gold jewelry never goes out of style, and for good reason, because gold is as wearer-friendly as it is beautiful. Pure gold doesn’t react with other elements to create tarnish, the residue that accumulates on some metals before transferring to your skin as a stain. Sometimes people have allergy or staining problems with metals that are combined with gold, but the gold itself is rarely a problem.
Gold can be worked into nearly any shape, from tiny strands that do not break easily to very thin sheets. One ounce of gold can even be hammered into an ultra thin sheet that’s ten feet square. Gold can be manipulated nearly any way the artisan desires.
How Pure Is Your Gold Jewelry?
Chances are the ring on your finger is marked 18K, 14K, or 10K, with the K standing for karat, the system used to describe the percentage of pure gold an item contains.
The higher the karat number, the higher the percentage of gold in your gold jewelry.
The higher the karat number, the higher the percentage of gold in your gold jewelry.
- 24K gold is pure gold.
- 18K gold contains 18 parts gold and 6 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 75% gold.
- 14K gold contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 58.3% gold.
- 12K gold contains 12 parts gold and 12 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 50% gold.
- 10K gold contains 10 parts gold and 14 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 41.7% gold. 10K gold is the minimum karat that can be called “gold” in the United States.
European Markings
European gold jewelry is marked with numbers that indicate their percentage of gold, such as:
- 18K gold is marked 750 to indicate 75% gold
- 14K gold is marked 585 for 58.5%
- 12K gold is marked 417 for 41.7%
Other Markings on Gold Jewelry
The karat marking on your gold jewelry should be accompanied by a hallmark or trademark that identifies its maker. The item’s country of origin might also be included.
Why Are Other Metals Mixed With Gold?
You’ll find examples of pure gold jewelry, but pure gold is soft and isn’t practical for daily wear. Other metals are mixed with it to make it more durable (and to lower its cost).
Adding other metals to the mix also allows metallurgists to change the color of gold. Palladium or nickel can be added to create white gold. Adding copper produces a rose or pink tint, while silver gives gold a greenish cast.
When metals are added to the gold the result is an alloy, a blended mixture of the metals that you can think of as a very expensive cake batter. Solid gold is a term that can be used to describe an item that’s at least 10K (in the US) gold all the way through. Even though it’s a gold alloy–18K, 14K, or anything down to 10K–it can be called solid gold.
When Gold Is Used as a Coating
There are many ways to mechanically apply a coating of gold onto a much less expensive metal, reducing the item’s cost. The thicker the layer of gold, the less likely it is to wear away easily and expose the metal underneath.
Gold Filled Jewelry
Newer gold filled items have markings that indicate how much and what type of gold was used for the layer. A marking that says 1/20 12K G.F. means that the jewelry is at least 1/20th 12K gold by weight.
Gold Plated Jewelry
The gold layer in gold plated jewelry is typically thinner than the gold in gold filled jewelry, so it usually wears away more quickly. Plating is done in different ways.
You might see terms such as gold washed used to describe a very thin layer of gold–one that won’t be very durable.
So What Should You Buy?
Solid gold is durable, so it is a better choice for jewelry you’ll wear regularly. If you have allergies to nickel or other metals, choose items that have high gold content, such as 18K or 22K gold jewelry.
Gold filled or plated jewelry is suitable for jewelry that you wear occasionally. Everyday use would eventually diminish the gold layer, exposing the metal below, which might stain your skin or cause an allergic reaction.
For pieces that will last a lifetime and beyond, buy the highest quality gold your budget allows.”
resource: http://jewelry.about.com/od/jewelrymetals/a/gold_jewelry.htm?nl=1
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