Gold
Gold The allure of gold… and the desire to own it… dates back as far as the
history of mankind itself. All the great ancient empires created golden objects of
mystical importance and religious ritual. Above all, gold has been recognized throughout
the ages in its most beautiful form—fine jewelry. Men, women and children of all
cultures have been adorned by the beauty of gold. Gold’s lustrous beauty, rarity,
durability and ease of workability make it a truly treasured element for fine jewelry
craftsmen. Buying Gold Jewelry
It is important to always look for a karat mark when choosing gold jewelry (18k, 14k
or 10k). This information will be stamped somewhere on the piece and is your assurance
your are buying REAL gold. The karat mark refers to the purity of gold. In its purest
state, 24 karat, is generally considered too soft for practical use in jewelry.
For durability and workability pure gold is alloyed with other metals. Twenty-four karat is 100% pure gold (24 parts gold). 18k is 18 parts gold and 6 parts other metals and so on. Alloys of less than 10 karat cannot be stamped with the karat mark and are not considered REAL gold. Only karat gold jewelry is REAL gold. Some jewelry is processed with a thin layer of gold. It may be marked "gold-filled" or "gold-plated." Remember only karat gold offers the lasting characteristics of this precious metal. At Lake Country Jewelers we offer only the highest quality 14k and 18k gold jewelry from the finest manufacturers. Come visit our store and see hundreds of fine gold treasures in a wide range of affordable prices.