Treat yourself to fine jewelry of 14k gold or 18k gold for everyday and formal wear. It can be drawn out into tiny ultra-fine threads without breaking or shaped or extended into extraordinarily thin sheets. The great ease with which gold can be crafted means that it can be used in an infinite variety of styles, shapes and sizes. Gold remains the most versatile of metals. Though it is also found in applications in technology, industry or health, gold is primarily used to create jewelry.
Gold is a yellow, noble metal.
It is a precious metal with a high degree of ductility and malleability, that is used in the manufacture of a wide range of products including jewelry, electronics, and coinage. The name comes from a Greek word for the carob seed, formerly used as a standard of weight. Carat is a measure of weight of diamonds. The weight of gold or gold articles is usually expressed in troy ounces. The table below provides a convenient way to translate between troy ounces and other units of weight.