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Gold
— pure gold is not used in jewelry—not so much because of its cost, but due to its softness and other characteristics that make wearing jewelry difficult. Therefore, the term "gold" in this context refers to a specific jewelry alloy based on this metal. Such alloys are more expensive than silver, but this is not so much a disadvantage as a feature: gold has long been a symbol of wealth, and even today, the ability to pay a lot for gold jewelry is a good indicator of status.Jewelry gold can vary in terms of karat (the content of pure metal in the alloy). A higher karat makes the alloy brighter and shinier, allowing it to retain this shine longer; on the other hand, the item becomes softer and more prone to scratches. Therefore, the most popular are the "medium" karats—585 and 750, containing 58.5% and 75% pure gold, respectively.
Additionally, jewelry gold comes in several varieties based on color and composition. See "Material Color" for more details.
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