| Buying gold jewelry can be tricky because
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| | hallmark. The trademark tells the proper
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| there are different types of karats, 14K
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| | karat of the jewelry. It can be found on
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| cubic zirconia jewelry, and different
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| | the inner part of the band on a diamond
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| colors of gold (based on other materials
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| | ring or any other gold-banded ring, or on
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| that the gold might be alloyed with to
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| | the clasps of gold necklaces or
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| give added strength).
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| | bracelets. On earrings, the trademark
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| Ask Questions before Buying
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| | might be found on the back of the
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| The phrase "buy now, ask questions later"
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| | earrings.
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| should never apply to gold jewelry, even
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| | Types of Gold Jewelry
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| cubic zirconia gold jewelry. You should
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| | Gold jewelry is available in an
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| ask plenty of questions before making
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| | assortment of styles and types. There are
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| such an elaborate purchase. A reputable
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| | 14kt gold necklaces with or without
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| jeweler will be able to answer all of
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| | pendants, attached stones such as
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| your questions honestly and will provide
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| | sapphires and gemstones. A necklace may
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| you with helpful tips concerning your
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| | come in 14kt yellow gold or white gold. A
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| jewelry needs.
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| | pearl necklace can come in different
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| Here are some questions to ask:
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| | styles as well such as a complete strand
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| *What is the actual karat of the gold?
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| | or partial strand of pearls on a 14kt
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| 10kt, 14kt, 18kt, or 24kt?
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| | yellow or white gold necklace.
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| *Is it real gold or plated gold?
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| | There are also many types of 14kt gold
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| *Are the stones real or are they made of
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| | earrings such as stone earrings,
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| cubic zirconia?
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| | chandelier earrings, gemstone earrings,
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| *What factors were used to determine the
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| | pearl earrings, semi-precious earrings,
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| gold jewelry's price? Weight, ornamental
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| | stud earrings, and even 14kt gold hoop
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| detail, design or construction?
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| | earrings.
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| *What type of clasp is used? This is
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| | Diamond rings can be set on a 10kt or
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| important with gold necklaces and
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| | 14kt gold band in white or yellow gold.
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| bracelets. You need a strong, easy-to-use
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| | There's the solitaire diamond ring and
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| clasp.
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| | the diamond ring cluster, depending on
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| What are Karats?
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| | the occasions. Solitaire diamond rings
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| Pure gold is 24kt and offers a deep and
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| | set on a 14kt gold band are still the
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| rich color. Unfortunately, 24kt jewelry
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| | most sought after for an engagement ring.
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| is very soft and can be damaged easily.
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| | Other types of gold or diamond jewelry
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| Jewelry made with 24kt gold must have a
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| | might include pendants, men's rings,
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| special stamp of individuality.
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| | diamond or gold bracelets, and anklets.
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| Other karats of gold contain alloy metals
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| | Online Jewelry Shopping
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| to add strength. These alloy metals may
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| | The key to smart gold jewelry shopping
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| be copper, zinc, silver, or nickel. These
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| | online is to know your gold and know what
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| metals can also change the color of the
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| | types of jewelry are available. When
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| gold to have a rose, white, or green
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| | shopping at a jewelry website, look for
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| coloration. Gold must be at least 10kt to
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| | clarity as to what the jewelry is made
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| be legally labeled and sold as real gold
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| | of, its weight, and what types of stones
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| jewelry in the United States.
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| | are used in the jewelry. Also, be sure a
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| Trademark and Pricing of Gold Jewelry
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| | Jewelry Certificate of Authenticity is
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| All gold jewelry sold in the United
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| | provided with each purchase.
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| States must have a manufacturer's
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| | Go online to find an assortment of gold
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| trademark. You might also see the name of
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| | jewelry for gifts, a marriage proposal,
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| the country where the jewelry was
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| | or to buy your favorite jewelry for any
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| manufactured, and the manufacturer's
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| | occasion.
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