9ct Gold

Gold is the most highly sought-after metal which has been used since many centuries as money and jewellery. It is a dense metal with a soft, shiny, yellow colour. Other properties of gold include malleability, ductility, good conductor of heat and electricity and resistance air and most reagents. All these properties make gold the most favourable metal for designing jewellery.

Carat (also spelled as ’karat’) is used to measure quantity. It is derived from an ancient word that means ’weight’. Carat ’kt’ is the unit for measuring precious stones whereas carat ’ct’ refers to the quantity of gold present in an alloy, or in other words its purity. The purest gold is 24ct. Gold is also available in 9ct, 14ct, 18ct and 22ct.

Metals are usually mixed with other metals to extend its durability and to keep it strong. Gold too is mixed with metals like nickel, zinc or silver. 9ct gold has 9 parts of gold and 15 parts of the secondary metal. It’s the most affordable gold as compared to 18ct, 22ct or 24ct. It is most favourable for making one-time jewellery like delicate necklaces and bangles. 9ct gold watches and 9ct charm bracelets are some of the popular items in the markets. 9ct gold ladies’ watches are usually given a refined finish or studded with gemstones to enhance the lustre.