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Diwali 2025: This time the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on Monday 20th October. Celebration of this biggest festival of India is also seen all over the country. There is also a tradition of buying gold on Diwali, which has been going on for centuries. It is believed that buying gold on the occasion of Diwali is not only auspicious but also brings good luck and prosperity. This is the reason why people definitely buy something made of gold on the special occasion of Diwali. People get gold items made according to their budget.
But often some people do not ask about the purity and carat of gold while buying it, due to which they sometimes become victims of fraud. Also, jewelery breaks or wears out quickly. If you want a durable jewellery, then it is very important for you to know the carat. Because different carats are considered appropriate for different jewellery. So let us know in this article how much carat gold should be used for which jewellery?
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How many carats of gold is pure?
Let us tell you that the purity of gold is measured in carats. 24 carat gold is considered the purest and is also the most expensive. This gold is not adulterated with any other metal. Due to being pure, this gold is very soft. That is, if you make any jewelery from it then there is a fear of it breaking. 24 carat jewelery is not suitable for everyday wear. If you need jewelery to wear on a special event and your budget is also very high then you can get 24 carat jewelery made. Also, as an investment, you can keep a biscuit or gold coin made in 24 carat.
The most popular is 22 carat jewellery.
24 carat gold is most preferred. It is good in purity and is also strong and durable. It contains about 91.6 percent gold and the rest is mixed with other metals. People usually use 22 carat gold to make mangalsutra, necklace set or bangles. 22 carat gold is the best for wedding jewellery.
How many carats of jewelery is sustainable for everyday wear?
Women usually wear neck chains, rings, nose rings and earrings every day. In such a situation, it is very important for them to be strong. If you want your jewelery to be strong then you can choose 18 carat gold for it. It contains 75 percent pure gold and the remaining 25 percent is adulterated with other metals. This gold becomes hard, due to which it does not break or wear out easily.
Choose 14 carat for small things
14 carat gold is only 58.5 percent pure. But it is very strong and durable. Therefore, if you are making a ring, earrings or a locket, then you can choose 14 carat gold. It is perfect for daily wear also.
Keep these things in mind
If you go to buy gold, you must keep some things in mind. For example, check Hallmark on every jewellery. Also check the carat of gold you have asked for. Make a definite bill for every item. Make sure to get the luggage weighed.
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