24 karat is 100 percent gold and 24 was chosen because there was a system indicating the relative proportion of gold originated with a medieval coin called a mark. A mark weighed 24 carats (in this case, the carat was the same as that used in the weighing of gems and was theoretically equal to the weight of the seed of the carob tree I.e. 1 carat = 0.200g ). Pure gold could not be used to produce marks because it was too soft, so copper or other metals were added to produce a hard alloy; the purity of the coin was then expressed by the proportion of its carat weight that was actually contributed by gold.
@lierallyjustafish Right, but why a 24kt system? Why not 20, with 1 karat equaling 1/20 gold? You would expect pure gold to be something like 10kt, or maybe 50kt or 100kt-I am wondering why they decided on such a random number.
also isn't silver measured in Karat as well? the most used silver jewellery in the world has usually 925 Karat silver (or sometimes called sterling silver)
I’m still confused because I got a 14 karat solid necklace yet you said it’s base metals in it I’m very confused Someone told me that when you get a solid chain, it’s the same metal throughout
So when they quote you a price of a 21K necklace, and tell you it's 65 grams, are they telling you the weight based on pure gold or the mixed alloy metal weight? They should just standardize it and only tell you based on pure gold that is present so we can calculate the gold value vs making charge and negotiate accordingly.
I wear 18k and over, nothing less.. and Ive owned 22k for soo long now, that the quote “22k and 24k” is too soft for daily wear.. my 2mm and 3mm 22k chains have lasted forever and they look like brand new.. so I never listen to jewellers.. make sure youre getting SOLID & NOT HOLLOW!!
Really appreciate how this was very much straight to the point. Thanks!
Crystal clear. Thank you!
Beautiful concise clear and complete. Every news agency could take a lesson from this,
Info on why "24" Karat was chosen to mean 100% gold would've been nice.
24 karat is 100 percent gold and 24 was chosen because there was a system indicating the relative proportion of gold originated with a medieval coin called a mark. A mark weighed 24 carats (in this case, the carat was the same as that used in the weighing of gems and was theoretically equal to the weight of the seed of the carob tree I.e. 1 carat = 0.200g ). Pure gold could not be used to produce marks because it was too soft, so copper or other metals were added to produce a hard alloy; the purity of the coin was then expressed by the proportion of its carat weight that was actually contributed by gold.
Love the explanation, simple and straightforward
This was very informative. I think I’m
Gonna be a 18k gold girlie from now on.
Any idea why "24" as a measure of total purity?
theory: maybe because the number 24 is how many hours there are in a total day, therefore 24 stands for total purity.
one karat is 1/24 gold, so 24k is 24/24 gold
@lierallyjustafish
Right, but why a 24kt system? Why not 20, with 1 karat equaling 1/20 gold? You would expect pure gold to be something like 10kt, or maybe 50kt or 100kt-I am wondering why they decided on such a random number.
Personal guess: 24 has 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 12, and 24 as factors. That means it pretty useful for expressing multiple ratios for purity.
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Ah, yes, that unit of measure must be (about) as old as the 360-degree circle & the 12-/24-hour day
Amazing video! I learned a lot!
Really helpful, and your voice also gold ❤
Thanks you explained it well.
I hav a ques, why purest form is rated as 24k, why not 100 or 10?
It is measured in parts of 1000 as well as Karats.
22k gold is available in India today
wooo you explained it so simply. thanks 👍
Great Content .. well explained
In India anything less than 22k is a joke.
When they melt a bunch of different kt scrap gold what happens to the other metal? It’s usually silver no?
Very clean and useful ❤
Very informative
Silver is not a base metal. It’s used in alloys of gold but is also a noble metal.
also isn't silver measured in Karat as well? the most used silver jewellery in the world has usually 925 Karat silver (or sometimes called sterling silver)
@@AlexBsSecret Correct. 925 Sterling is like, the silver equivalent of 22K gold.
educate these people on some alchemy
Very good video!
I’m still confused because I got a 14 karat solid necklace yet you said it’s base metals in it I’m very confused Someone told me that when you get a solid chain, it’s the same metal throughout
So when they quote you a price of a 21K necklace, and tell you it's 65 grams, are they telling you the weight based on pure gold or the mixed alloy metal weight? They should just standardize it and only tell you based on pure gold that is present so we can calculate the gold value vs making charge and negotiate accordingly.
Thank you
Thank you for explaining this, I wanted to find out after watching videos of hypercars with Gold in their engines
Anybody know What’s a 14Kb stamp on gold
Thank you i am getting a gold ingot this helped it's 24 karat not 24 carat thanks
why is the pure gold is 24K
why the number 24
But y 24 is the main number and not 100 for example,,,?
It’s just the lowest ratio possible
This was perfect
Why of all numbers, 24 is used to represent purest form of gold?
Is it parts per volume or weight?
I wear 18k and over, nothing less.. and Ive owned 22k for soo long now, that the quote “22k and 24k” is too soft for daily wear.. my 2mm and 3mm 22k chains have lasted forever and they look like brand new.. so I never listen to jewellers.. make sure youre getting SOLID & NOT HOLLOW!!
Ohhh I see if 916 it's meant 22k
Good video
Awesome!
25k
I still confused because Gold have 999, 916, 24k
Potassium (K)
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Karat is an American term. Carat is British. They mean the same.
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But why do you speak like thaaaat.
less info, more music
Its meaningless