Gold Bracelet : What is it?
| Gold bracelets come in various styles, from simple bangles to elaborate jeweled chains. They are often mixed with other precious metals to make them harder and more durable. Commonly used metals are silver, palladium, bronze, and copper. When mixed with silver or similar colored metals, they are known as white gold. When yellow to brown metals are added, they mix is called yellow gold. |
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Kinds of Gold Bracelets include the following: |
24K Gold Bracelets
These gold bracelets are made of pure gold, making them the most expensive type available. They are more brittle than lower gold varieties, since gold is naturally soft.
22K Gold Bracelets
These gold bracelets are mixed with silver or copper to add hardness. They contain about 91.66% of gold. The best varieties are marked 22/22k, which means that the gold retains its 22k rating after melting.
18K Gold Bracelets
These gold bracelets may be mixed with silver, copper, platinum, or palladium. They are said to have the best combination of durability, luster, and affordability, which makes them the most popular variety.
14K Gold Bracelets
These gold bracelets contain a large amount of copper or other inexpensive metal. This tends to alter their color and reduce their luster. When mixed with copper, they resemble bronze alloys.
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Clasp: Choose a gold bracelet with a secure clasp to prevent it from falling off. Look for closed clasps with locks or snap closures, because these are more secure than simple hooks or S-clasps.
Luster: Make sure your gold bracelet will not lose luster over time. Purer gold varieties will keep their luster longer, but most can be restored by wiping with a polishing solution provided by the manufacturer. Ask your dealer if they offer polishing services. |
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