Premium Emperor Diamond - WHY USE AN 18K GOLD SETTING

WHY USE AN 18K GOLD SETTING?

If you are one of those people who used to buys jewelry on a regular basis, you would know that before, we were used to 90% gold in jewelry work, which in comparison was 21.6K or 22K (K is the Karat unit used to indicate the percentage of gold; 99.99% gold is 24K gold)

Where did the popularity of 90% gold come from?

Is the ring setting made out of 90% gold?

Did you know that 75% (18K) gold is the best gold for jewelry work? Have you ever wondered why it's not 90% (22K) gold?

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Where did the popularity of 90% gold come from?

The popularity of 90% of gold began with the saving behavior of Thai people who often like to invest in gold, due to the popular belief that "Even if a ring is worn down from years of use, but if it's made of gold, its value will still increase over time", thus the increasing popularity of collecting high-percentage gold jewelry over time.

But, did you know that the higher the gold percentage, the softer it is (think about the Yaowarat 96.5% gold ring that you once bought to wear on a regular basis, until, that gold ring becomes distorted by the fingers of the wearer, due to the high percentage of the gold)

Is the ring setting made out of 90% gold?

Jewelry work that consists of 22K (90%) gold would often encounter this impact as well. Even though the gold percentage is lower than the 96.5% (Yaowarat) gold, the softness of the setting is still there, there will still be a high chance of gems and diamonds falling out of the gold setting, and we will surely be disappointed and upset once they do, as most gems and diamonds have higher values than gold.

Therefore, the gold jewelry industry has developed a form of gold, strong enough to hold gems and diamonds by lowering the percentage of it. It has been scientifically proven that 75% gold (also known as 18K gold) is the most suitable gold for jewelry work, as well as maintaining the same value (even abroad). Eventually, 18K (75%) gold in jewelry work gained popularity and is the only work that is categorized in the same group as 'High-End Jewellery' and has always been the symbol of luxury.