Gold Rate Guide
Educational information about purity, weight, testing and market variation.
24K
Commonly used to describe very high-purity gold. Jewellery may use lower karats for strength and design.
22K
A widely recognised jewellery purity level. Actual item purity still requires testing or verified hallmark information.
21K
Another jewellery purity category that may appear in regional markets and specific product types.
18K
Contains a lower proportion of gold than 21K, 22K or 24K and may be selected for durability or design.
Weight and Testing
Assessment may use precise weighing and appropriate testing methods. Stones, clasps, solder, non-gold fittings and other materials may affect the assessable gold content.
Retail Price vs Assessed Gold Value
Retail jewellery prices can include design, labour, branding, stones and business costs. An assessed gold value may focus more closely on recoverable precious-metal content and current conditions.