does any1 no if 10k gold is worth anything?

Question

iv seen loads of 10k gold and 10k white gold on ebay from china,i no in this country (uk) we use 9ct and 18 ct gold,howcome in china they put a k after the number and not ct like we do?does this mean its not proper gold??

Answer 1

When sold in the form of jewelry, gold is measured in carats (k), with pure gold being designated as 24k. It is, however, more commonly sold in lower measurements of 22k, 18k, 14k and 10k. A lower "k" indicates that a higher percent of copper or silver in the alloy, with copper being the more commonly used metal. Fourteen carat gold-copper alloy is nearly identical in color to certain bronze alloys, and both may be used to produce police and other badges. Eighteen carat gold containing 25% copper is found in some antique jewelry and has a distinct, though not dominant, copper cast, creating an attractively warm color. When alloyed with silver, 18 carat gold appears yellow-green in color. White 18 carat gold can be made with 17.3% nickel, 5.5% zinc and 2.2% copper and is silver in appearance. Nickel is toxic, and its release from nickel white gold is controlled by legislation in Europe. Alternative white gold alloys are available containing various proportions of palladium, silver and other white metals (World Gold Council). White gold alloys are far more resistant to corrosion than are either pure silver or sterling silver.

Carat weights of twenty and higher are more common in modern jewelry. Gold coins intended for circulation prior to the 1930s were typically 22k, for hardness. Modern collector/investment bullion coins (which do not require good mechanical wear properties) are typically 24k, although the American Gold Eagle continues to be made at 22k. Until recently, the Canadian Gold Maple Leaf coin contained the highest purity gold of any popular bullion coin, at 99.99% (.9999 fine). However, several other 99.99% pure gold coins are currently available, including Australia's Gold Kangaroos (first appearing in 1986 as the Australian Gold Nugget, with the kangaroo theme appearing in 1989), the several coins of the Australian Lunar Calendar series, and the Austrian Philharmonic. In 2006, the U.S. Mint began production of the American Buffalo gold bullion coin also at 99.99% purity.

Answer 2

Hi there.
If genuine, 10k gold is as valuable as 9k gold.
The vast majority of Chinese offerings are gold plate, hidden away in the small print and IS ALMOST NEVER IN THE EBAY DESCRIPTION. Please be careful and don't get ripped off, it is hard because they are flooding ebay right now, but take the time and save yourself disappointment.
Good luck, steve.

Answer 3

they called it karats, it's just the same with ct. but 10k gold is nothing it's not valuable...18 is highly good and valuable, some countries will accept this in jewellers for lease...if i were always go for 18 for sure...

Answer 4

I would NOT buy Gold from China