Gold

Few metals capture the heart like gold. A traditional choice for all types of jewellery, gold is the most easily worked of all metals because it is naturally very soft and malleable.

However, to create jewellery designs that are strong and durable, pure gold is alloyed with other metals such as copper and zinc, which strengthen it and gives it its colour. Gold jewellery is consistently timeless and so elegant.

Peoples Jewellers commonly uses 18K, 14K and 10K yellow, rose and white gold in its jewellery designs:

To determine the karat gold used in a piece of jewellry, checks its markings, also called its hallmark. This is usually found on the inside of the shank or the reverse side of a pendant, earring or bracelet. The traditional hallmark uses the gold purity percentage. Modern hallmarks are simply stamped with the karat weight, i.e., 14k.

Care for your gold jewellery by buffering it with a soft cloth. If jewellery is darkened or dirty, clean using warm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush. Rinse thoroughlty and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth

Care for your gold jewellery by buffering it with a soft cloth. If jewellery is darkened or dirty, clean using warm water, mild soap and a soft toothbrush. Rinse thoroughlty and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth