Qasmia Journal

Gold Karat Chart: 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K Purity Percentages

Every common karat and what it means.

By Qasmia Jewellers · · 2 min read

A quick reference you can bookmark before your next purchase.

What is the purity of 24 karat gold?

About 99.9% pure gold, too soft for most jewellery.

21KT sign of quality at Qasmia Jewellers
21KT sign of quality at Qasmia Jewellers

What is the purity of 22 karat gold?

About 91.6%.

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What is the purity of 21 karat gold?

About 87.5%, or 21 parts gold in 24.

What is the purity of 18 karat gold?

75%, or 18 parts gold in 24.

Which karat should I choose?

21 or 22 karat for gold jewellery and 18 karat for diamond settings, depending on use. Our main karat is 21KT.

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