18 carat VS 9 carat Gold

18ct vs 9ct gold

Learn about what you're really wearing...

There are many myths and stories surrounding 9 carat Gold, the most often heard being that 9 carat Gold is harder than 18 carats - but this is not true! Both Golds have the same softness - it is in fact another important factor that separates 18 carat gold from 9 carat Gold.

"Pure" Gold is very rare, and is usually inappropriate in Jewellerymaking as it is extremely soft. Commercial Gold jewellery is typically an alloy, with the amount and type of other materials added to the Gold determining the final carat (gold content) of the finished alloy. Alloys can also contribute to the colours of Golds - Rose or White - so they're not just a practical addition!

24 carat means it is pure gold - 1000 parts gold - this is very rare and makes the jewellery very delicate and breakable.

Just a small slice of Karin Tremonti's Original collection, exclusively featuring 18 carat Gold and luscious Diamonds and Gemstones. From $1,750

 18 carat gold is Karin Tremonti's speciality, and is made of 750 parts Gold to every thousand - 75% combined with an alloy. It stands apart from lower carat weights as it is strong, beautiful, durable and - most importantly - does not tarnish, corrode or react with the wearer's skin. This is the carat weight for Jewellery that will stand the test of love and time.
18 carat Gold is typically made up of 75.1% of pure Gold, 15.97% Silver & 8.93% Copper (the Silver and Copper ratios may vary)

14 Carat gold is 585 parts Gold to every thousand, and does not tarnish as much as 9ct gold, but is still not as pure and durable as 18ct Gold.
14 carat Gold is typically made up of 58.6% Gold, 5.43% Silver & 35.97% Copper (the Silver and Copper ratios may vary)

Tremonti prefers to exclusively stock mostly 18ct Gold, so this 9ct one-off White Gold Huggie Earring is just $195!

9 carat gold is only made from 375 parts gold to every thousand and only 37.5% of it is pure. And - you guessed it - it has the tendancy to tarnish, corrode and react with the wearer's skin. Most commercial stores will stock 9 carat gold because it is cheap - and while the designs can be beautiful, they need constant maintainence. If you get any skin allergies, 9 carat gold often reacts poorly against the skin. 9 carat gold Jewellery can also be more brittle than 18 carat gold designs, so the wear and tear they can go through is also significantly less. It is certainly not the Gold to pass the test of time!
9 carat gold is typically made up of 37.6% Gold, 10.3% Silver and 52.1% Copper & Zinc (the Silver, Copper & Zinc ratios may vary)

18ct White and Rose Gold Ring from Karin Tremonti's Classic Collection, with a 0.93ct Cognac center Diamond and White diamonds. $8,840

At Tremonti we offer primarily 18 carat Gold. We want our Jewellery to stand the test of time, and as one of Karin Tremonti's most popular projects is designing specialised custom wedding rings for her loved-up clients, by using 18 carat Gold she seals the wishes and hopes for a long and loving relationship in every design.

18ct Yellow Gold Earrings from Karin Tremonti's Original Collection, 35 grams of 18ct Gold with Freshwater Pearls and white Diamonds in a clip-on design. $10,625

Jewellerymaking is Karin Tremonti's passion, and a material that is both durable and accessible to all is the only way to achieve her dream. Why not make it part of your own?

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