Question: what is the difference between pure gold and 916 gold?
Answer: 916 gold is nothing but 22 carat gold. 916 is basically used to denote the purity of gold in the final product, i.e. 91.6 grams of pure gold in 100 gram alloy. ... In a similar manner, 958 gold is 23 carats (23/24) and 750 gold is 18 carats (18/24). 916 gold is good for making intricate jewellery as pure gold is too soft.