Jewelry Material Analysis: What Is Gold Plating, K Gold, And 925 Silver?
Metal Knowledge
I Believe That There Are Many Sisters Like Me Who Know Nothing About The Material Classification Of Jewelry.

Today, I Will Sort Out Everything About Jewelry Materials For You. Everything Is Arranged Clearly. Are You Ready? What I Will Talk About Next Are The Key Points! You Will Be Tested‼ ️

"925 Silver"

It Is Called 925 Silver Jewelry Because Its Silver Content Is 92.5%, Which Can Also Be Called "Pure Silver".

Therefore, The Pure Silver We Usually Come Into Contact With Is 925 Pure Silver, Which Is Usually Engraved With S925 On The Details Of The Jewelry. S Is The First Letter Of The English Word Silver.

Sisters, When You Buy Jewelry, Please Look Carefully To See If There Is The Word "S925".

"K Gold"

K Gold Refers To An Alloy Of Gold And Other Metals, Which Is Divided Into 9k, 14k, 18k, And 24k According To The Gold Content. The Higher The Gold Content, The Darker The Color, And The More Expensive The Price.

In Addition, K Gold Will Present Different Colors Depending On The Type And Proportion Of Metals Added, Such As K White (Platinum), K Red (Rose Gold), K Yellow (Gold), Etc.

14k And 18k Gold Have Increased Hardness Due To The Addition Of Other Metals, And Can Be Designed Into Many Fashionable Shapes, Making Them The Preferred Material For Many Jewelry Brands.

"Alloy"

There Are Many Types Of Alloys, Including Copper Alloys, Lead-Tin Alloys, Zinc Alloys, Etc., Depending On Their Material Texture And Composition.

Currently, Most Jewelry On The Market Is Made Of Lead-Tin Alloy, Which Has Good Toughness, Strong Plasticity And Low Melting Point.

Titanium Steel

Titanium Steel, Also Known As 316l Fine Steel, Is The Same Material As 316l Stainless Steel. The Corrosion Resistance Of Stainless Steel Generally Increases With The Increase Of Chromium Content. The Basic Principle Is That When There Is Enough Chromium In The Steel, A Very Thin And Dense Oxide Film Is Formed On The Surface Of The Steel, Which Can Prevent Further Oxidation Or Corrosion.

"Gilded"

The So-Called Gold Plating Is To Electroplate A Layer Of Real Gold On The Surface Of The Metal To Make The Surface Appear Golden Or Silver.

Sometimes, In Order To Change The Color Of Silver Jewelry, A Layer Of K Gold Will Be Plated On 925 Silver To Make The Jewelry Appear Yellow Gold Or Rose Gold. It Also Increases The Visual Sense Of Jewelry, And Most Importantly, Increases The Corrosion Resistance Of Jewelry.

⚠️It Is Normal For Gold-Plated Jewelry To Fade, So When Wearing It Daily, You Should Avoid Contact With Chemical Substances, Such As Sunscreen And Hand Sanitizer. If You Pay Attention To The Maintenance Of Jewelry, Its Color Will Naturally Last Longer.