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22K

22K, or 22 karats, is a measure of gold purity in the karat system. It signifies that an alloy contains 22 parts gold and 2 parts other metals, out of 24 parts total, giving a fineness of 91.7% gold. The remaining 8.3% is typically copper, silver, zinc, or other metals added to improve hardness, durability, and workability.

Alloying changes the properties and color of gold. 22K gold is softer than many other metals but

Common uses for 22K gold are jewelry and decorative items, especially in regions with strong traditions of

Compared with 24K gold (pure gold) and 18K or 14K jewelry alloys, 22K represents a middle ground

harder
than
pure
24K
gold,
making
it
more
suitable
for
everyday
jewelry.
The
specific
alloy
composition
can
produce
variations
in
color,
ranging
from
a
purer
yellow
to
a
more
reddish
hue
depending
on
the
metals
used.
Because
it
contains
significant
amounts
of
other
metals,
22K
gold
can
show
slight
color
and
firmness
changes
with
wear,
compared
to
purer
gold.
goldsmithing,
such
as
parts
of
India
and
the
Middle
East.
It
is
favored
for
items
like
bangles,
coins,
and
ornate
pieces
due
to
its
balance
of
gold
content
and
durability.
In
the
world
of
bullion
and
coinage,
some
coins
have
fineness
equivalent
to
22K
(0.9167)
rather
than
pure
24K
gold,
such
as
certain
U.S.
Gold
Eagle
issues,
which
affects
weight
and
pricing.
between
high
gold
content
and
practical
durability.