Gold
To add strength to this malleable metal,gold is alloyed with mixtures of metals such as silver, copper, nickel, and zinc. The alloys add strength and durability, fortifying it for everyday wear. Gold’s color is determined by the type of alloys it contains, and the percentages of each alloy. Quality Casting offers several Gold Karats, as well as different
COLOR
Yellow Gold
Natural Gold is alloyed with our own mixture of silver and copper to give this metal it’s rich, warm appearance and shine.
White Gold
By combining natural white metal alloys and yellow gold, our white gold castings finish to a beautiful silvery white shade.
Pink Gold
Natural Gold is alloyed with our own mixture of copper and silver to give this metal it’s nice subtle, delicate “pink”appearance and shine.
Green Gold
Natural Gold is alloyed with our own mixture of white alloys to give this metal it’s subtle greenish hint.
Karat
24 Karat – 100% Gold
Very soft metal, often considered too soft for fine jewelry
22 Karat – 91.7% Gold
Very soft metal, often considered too soft for fine jewelry
18 Karat – 75% Gold
Ideal for fine jewelry
14 Karat – 58.33% Gold
Ideal for fine jewelry
10 Karat – 41.7% Gold
acceptable for fine jewelry