22K

In jewellery parlance, the term "22k" is used to refer to jewellery made from 22-karat gold, which has a millesimal fineness of 916. As such, 22k gold is gold which is 91.6% pure. It is relatively cheaper when compared to 24-karat gold, due to which it has come to be widely used in jewellery making. Also it must be noted that these measurements are on the basis of weight of gold in the ornament, and not the volume. The volume of gold in 22-karat gold is likely to be less, since gold is denser than other metals like silver, copper, etc. It is typically around 84.6%.

22k gold is widely used in jewellery-making, and is perhaps most prominent in the Indian Sub-continent comprising nations such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, etc., as well as in the Gulf countries (Yemen, UAE, etc.),. Due to this, it is sometimes referred to as "Indian gold".

22k gold jewellery includes hairpins, earrings, necklaces, chokers, armlets, bangles, bracelets, rings (especially wedding rings), etc. 22k gold jewellery is especially used in Indian weddings, as in India gold has a high "value". There it is considered auspicious as well as a measure of affluence. 22k gold jewellery, wedding jewellery, necklaces, earrings, bangles, nose-rings, etc can be found on sale on many online shopping portals.