

This is represented by the Birmingham Assay Office Anchor Symbol. Most of Auric Jewellery pieces are hallmarked in Birmingham. This mark shows the stamp of the Assay Office, which has validated the jewellery’s purity. Lastly, the third mark is the Assay Office mark. For 18ct solid gold jewellery, this is represented by the number 750, annotated for 75% pure gold. This mark shows the carat or purity of the jewellery piece. For Auric Jewellery, this mark is represented by the letters AU enclosed in a diamond. This mark identifies the company or business who is submitting the jewellery piece for hallmarking. The first type of mark is called a makers or sponsor mark. The hallmark engraving stamp consists of three marks: The hallmark from one of the Assay Offices assures and certifies purity of the gold in the jewellery as this is independently verified. In the UK, Gold jewellery which is 1g or over, must have an Assay Office Hallmark Stamp. How Is 18ct Solid Gold's Fineness Authenticated? The other 6 parts (25%) are a combination of metals like silver, platinum and copper, which give the jewellery its strength and colour.ħ5% pure solid gold (18 parts of pure solid gold) + 25% of other alloys such as silver,platinum or copper or (6 parts of silver, platinum or copper) = 100% 18ct Solid Gold Jewellery. Pure Gold = 24 Carat = 99.99% Pure.ġ8ct Solid Gold jewellery comprises 18/24 parts pure gold, meaning it is 75% pure gold. It does not tarnish, corrode or react with your skin. 18ct gold is not only beautiful, but it is also strong and durable. For 18ct Solid Gold jewellery, 75% of the jewellery piece is comprised of pure solid gold, which gives it a rich yellow colour, hence the name ‘Yellow Gold’. One of the most popular choices for jewellery is 18ct Solid Gold. For this reason, pure solid gold is alloyed with other base metals, such as silver, platinum or copper, to alter its hardness, durability and appearance. Pure solid gold (24ct) is too soft to use to make jewellery as it deforms easily. What’s the Difference Between 24ct Solid Gold and 18ct Solid Gold? All our jewellery is sustainably and ethically produced from recycled gold to create fine 18ct Solid Gold collections that you can feel good about wearing.

Auric Jewellery is committed to being environmentally conscious. Pure gold is 24 Carat (24ct), or it is 99.99% pure in percentage terms. This system is used when hallmarking precious metals. Therefore, 18ct solid gold jewellery containing 75% gold is shown as ‘750/1000’. The millesimal fineness system represents the purity of gold by parts per thousand. The higher the carat (ct) in your gold jewellery, the purer and more valuable your jewellery piece is. Therefore, 18ct gold is 18 parts per 24 or 75% pure gold. The carat system represents the purity of gold by fractions of 24 (pure gold is referred to as 24 carat). There are two systems for measuring the purity of gold in jewellery: the carat system and the millesimal fineness system. Gold in its purest form is referred to as pure gold, fine gold, or solid gold.

It has been used for centuries as a form of currency, jewellery and other decorative items.

Solid Gold is a naturally occurring, rare precious metal found in its pure form in the earth. Let’s start by taking a moment to define what solid gold is. What is Solid Gold & How Do You Measure its Purity? So, that you can focus on finding the perfect Auric piece for your style, we will break down all you need to know about the differences in gold jewellery for you. With all the different names for 18ct gold jewellery like Plated, Filled, Vermeil and Solid, it’s understandable how easy it is to get confused by the terminology. The clue is in our name, ‘Auric’, which means ‘derived from gold’. At Auric Jewellery, we often get asked if our fine 18ct Solid Gold Jewellery pieces are real - we can assure you they are. With its timeless beauty and numerous benefits, it’s easy to see why this precious metal is a popular choice for jewellery. There’s nothing quite like 18ct Solid Gold. 18ct Plated, Filled, Vermeil or Solid Gold – would you know the difference? Find out what sets 18ct Solid Gold apart from the rest.
