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gold is rated by karats. Pure unrefined gold is 24k. Jewelry is made with alloys added to it because gold is a very soft metal and wears down easily with friction. 18k is 18 parts gold and 6 parts alloy. 14k is 10 parts alloy and 10k (usually what rings are made of) is 14 parts alloy. Some people have acidic skin and can wear gold and get a green ring mark because of the alloy, even though it is still real gold.

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Q: What does 18kgs mean on gold jewelry?
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