You'd like a memorable piece of gold jewelry to commemorate your baby's time. Then breast milk jewelry is a perfect choice. Jewelry featuring breast milk is a new concept in goldsmithing. Breast milk jewelry incorporates a small amount of breast milk into the piece. This gives you a cherished treasure to show your grown-up child later. Then comes an important decision: how much carat gold should you choose for your jewelry? What's the difference between 9, 14, and 18-karat gold? This article explains all about the different carat types and what's best for you.
What does carat mean in gold jewelry?
The gold content of gold jewelry is indicated in carats. The carat content indicates how much pure gold a piece of jewelry contains. There are different grades of gold carat. At Mama Jewels, for example, you can choose from 9, 14, and 18-karat yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold jewelry. Gold is a precious metal, so the price depends on the carat content.
The carat number indicates how much pure gold a piece of jewelry contains. The ratios for the different carat types are as follows. A 9-karat piece of jewelry contains 33.75% pure gold. A 14-karat piece of jewelry contains 58.5% pure gold. An 18-karat piece of jewelry contains a whopping 75.0% pure gold. In the Netherlands, the most popular jewelry is 14-karat gold.
Choose yellow gold, rose gold or white gold
Besides the different carat weights, there are also different types of gold. You can choose between yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold. Gold naturally has a yellow color. White gold doesn't mean it's white. White gold jewelry uses silver, zinc, or palladium in the alloy. This gives the gold a beautiful white gold color. Rose gold has a small amount of copper added, giving the jewelry a rose gold color.
Color difference of 9, 14 and 18 carats
Within the different carat grades, there is a color difference. The higher the carat grade, the warmer the gold's color. An 18-karat yellow gold ring is considerably more yellow than a 9-karat yellow gold ring. With white gold and rose gold jewelry, you generally won't see any color difference between the different carat grades.
Jewelry with the same karat weight can also vary. If you have multiple pieces of 14-karat gold jewelry, you may still see a slight color difference. This color difference is related to the composition of the jewelry. Jewelry with 14-karat gold contains 58.5% pure gold. The composition of the rest of the material can vary. Therefore, the color of two pieces of jewelry with the same karat weight may differ slightly.
The best choice for you
There's no single best choice when it comes to gold type and carat weight. Choosing the right gold depends heavily on your preferences and what suits your style. It's important to ensure the gold color complements your other jewelry to create a beautifully coordinated look. If you have a lot of white gold jewelry, a white gold ring, for example, would be a perfect match. Choosing the right carat weight also depends on your budget and preferences. It's important to know that a 9-karat piece of jewelry will require more maintenance than an 18-karat piece. At Mama Jewels, you'll find a wide range of breast milk jewelry in various gold types and carat weights. This allows you to choose the most beautiful piece of jewelry that perfectly suits you.