Buying Guides · 4 min read
22KT vs 18KT gold: choosing the right purity
Colour, durability and design — how purity shapes the jewellery you choose.
Editorial Team ·
Purity describes how much pure gold an alloy contains. It affects colour, hardness and the kind of designs a piece can support.
22KT gold
22KT gold is 91.6% pure gold. Its deep yellow tone is traditional in Indian jewellery, and it is ideal for bangles, chains and ceremonial pieces.
18KT gold
18KT gold is 75% pure gold. The higher proportion of alloy makes it harder, so it holds diamonds and gemstones securely and suits fine, contemporary designs.
- Choose 22KT for rich colour and traditional designs.
- Choose 18KT for stone-set and delicate pieces.
- Both are priced by the rate for their specific purity.
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