Gold is measured in karats whereas gems are measured in carats.
Most gold jewelry you see in the USA is 10K, 14k, 18k or 22K
Pure gold is 24K, but as you go to higher K gold, you also get softer material, which is easily damaged through normal usage.
Be careful when you try to buy gold! It is easy to be fooled today.
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