Gold will not tarnish or rust. Gold is very strong, but also very malleable. Pure gold or 24karat gold is too soft for jewelry and cannot handle the stress of daily wear. Gold is alloyed with a mixture of deferent metals to give it greater strength. Following is a chart of different karatage (noted by “k”) :

24k=100% pure gold: Too soft for jewelry

22k = 91.7% gold: Also too soft and not recommended for jewelry

18k = 75% gold: Good for use in fine jewelry

14k = 58.3% gold: Recommended for jewelry

12k= 50% gold: Not good for jewelry

10k=41.7% gold: 10k is the legal limit used in gold in the U.S.

Gold is combined with different mixtures of silver, copper, nickel and zinc to make it more strong and durable.

Most of our gold jewelry is 14k The color of gold is determined by the type & percentage of each metal alloy in the gold. That is why there are slight variations is the color of gold from different manufacturers. You will find the 14k gold stamped mark on all pieces of jewelry.

The price of our gold is determined by the karat weight and labor involved in the design and completion of each piece of jewelry.

Care of Gold Jewelry: To keep your gold jewelry’s luster, keep it away from harsh chemicals and harsh everyday wear. It is not a good idea to wear your gold jewelry while completing tasks like cleaning, and to especially keep it away from chlorine and other harsh cleaning chemicals. Try to always put your gold jewelry back in its original box or a separate cloth bag to avoid it getting scratched by other jewelry.

Cleaning of Gold Jewelry: You can clean your gold jewelry with a soft, dull toothbrush and some detergent free soap. You can also buy gold cleaning solutions in most stores where jewelry is sold. You can also buy cleaning solution or polishing cloths from Dolphinjewelry.com at checkout. This is a nice added convenience for you and makes a nice add-on to a gift-recipient.