What you don't know about gold and silver, how to quickly distinguish 925 silver from K gold?

925 silver is 92.5% silver and 7.5% alloy, which is an internationally recognized standard material for making silver jewelry. According to international regulations, 92.5% of silver can be called pure silver.

K-gold is an alloy of gold and other metals, which will show different colors according to the different metals contained.

2. Different marks

925 silver is generally called standard silver, and the symbol is "S925" or "Ag925". "S" is the first letter of the English word silver, and "925" is the symbol of pure silver. As long as there is "S925", you can ensure that you buy genuine sterling silver jewelry.

The symbol of K gold jewelry is generally "K", which is the compilation of the foreign word "Karat". The complete expression is gold opening, and "AU" or "G" is an international symbol used to indicate the purity (i.e. gold content) of gold.

3. Different characteristics

925 silver is not easy to deform because of adding some other metals, and its brightness is enough, so it will not turn black, but it cannot be reproduced. Common in fashion necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, etc.

K-gold jewelry is characterized by less gold consumption, low cost, can be made into various colors, improved hardness and is not easy to deform and wear. Common in necklaces, rings, earrings, etc.

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