Gold in its purest state is extremely brittle. So if you were to wear it, it mite end up being powder on your skin :)
Not if it's pure gold. Otherwise yes you can.
no they shouldnt
Usually sterling silver is fine, but for many, silver or gold-plated is no good. Pure is what you need.
It means its 75% pure gold...much more and it would be too soft to wear. Be aware, cheats will advertise .75c which is less than 1% pure gold.
Pure gold cannot be a stiff metal. So no bending or not able to make it wire as well as no design can be made easily and wearing gold also becomes tedious. Hence copper is to be mixed with gold to make it malleable.
Most jewelry is made of gold alloys rather than pure gold because pure gold is too soft and malleable for everyday wear. Gold alloys are mixed with other metals to increase durability, strength, and affordability while still maintaining the desired gold color.
Gold jewelry is not typically made of pure gold, as pure gold is too soft and malleable for everyday wear. It is usually alloyed with other metals like copper or silver to enhance its durability and strength. The karat weight of the gold indicates the proportion of pure gold in the jewelry, with 24 karat being the highest purity.
Pure gold is 24 karats. This means it is 99.9% pure gold.
Pure gold is typically measured in karats, with 24 karats representing 100% pure gold. So, in pure gold, there are 24 karats.
Jewelry made of pure gold is too soft and prone to damage from daily wear due to its malleability. Gold alloy, on the other hand, is durable and can better withstand wear and tear while maintaining its luster. This makes it a more practical choice for jewelry that needs to last.
your friend might have a problem wearing a pure gold ring because if someone bought it for her she might not like having someone spend that much money on her or it might just be she doesnt like wearing gold jewellery but the main problem is that pure gold is way too soft for someone to wear. if you had pure gold you could easily squish it in your hand
karats is the amount of pure in gold