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How pure is 22 carat gold?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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22 carat gold is 91.66 percent pure gold. Since 100% pure is impossible 24 carat, at 99.999% pure is considered as 'pure'. 18 carat, which most jewelry is made of is about 75% pure gold.

A carat is a 24th so 22 carat gold is 22/24ths gold, and 2/24ths of another metal, most likely copper or silver.

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