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"KT" represents Karat a measure of the content of pure gold in jewelry i.e. 10kt = 41% pure gold, 14kt = 58% pure gold. "CT" represents the diamond weight i.e.. .01 = 1/100 of a carat while 1.0 = 1 carat

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Why is there a big price difference between 14 kt and 18 kt gold jewelry?

18k gold has a higher gold content per unit mass, so it costs correspondingly more.


What difference value between Kt and Ct and K in gold?

Kt (karat) is a measure of the purity of gold, with 24kt being the purest. Ct (carat) is a measure of weight used for gemstones, with 1 carat being equivalent to 0.2 grams. "K" is not a standard unit for gold or gemstones, so it does not have a specified value in relation to karats or carats.


What is the difference between 14 and 18 carats?

The carat or karat (US) refers to the purity of gold. 24 kt is 100% gold, but is too soft to be made into jewelry that will last. 18 kt is (18/24) or 75% gold and 25% other metals. 14 karat is 14/24 (about 58 %) gold, and about 42 % other metals. Having the other metals, gives gold jewelry its durability as well as color, depending on what is chosen for the other metals. Carats for diamonds refer to the weight of the diamond. 1 ct is 200 milligrams or 1/142 ounce.


What is the difference between 18kt gold or 18ct gold?

Both 18kt gold and 18ct gold mean the same thing, indicating that the gold is 75% pure gold mixed with other metals. The "kt" and "ct" are just different abbreviations for karat, with "kt" being more commonly used in the United States and "ct" being more common in other countries.


Is there a such thing as 20 kt gold jewelry?

Yes, but it is usually jewelry made overseas (in India, for example).


Is jewelry without a KT mark real?

Yes. can be Real if it is antique maybe don't have a kt mark before 1920's !


What does 18 kt cl means on jewelry?

"18kt" stands for 18 karat, which indicates the purity of the gold used in the jewelry. "CL" typically means "Cartier Love," referring to the Cartier Love collection of jewelry.


Is the stamp K and KT different for gold jewelry?

No some manufacturers use K and some use KT as abbreviations for karat of gold


What does 14 mean on gold jewelry?

The 14 on gold jewelry means that is made of 14 karat (or 14 kt) gold.


What does a c stamp on a gold necklace mean?

it stands for ct or kt which means carat/karat


What is the meaning of the stamp '22 CT' a bracelet?

If a piece of jewelry is stamped with 22 KGL it means that it has been dipped and covered with 22 karat gold. This stamping is commonly used in Europe.


What does 925 mean on gold jewelry?

925 means 22kt gold or 18 kt gold