Buying gold jewelry to wear can be a very fun experience. However, as with most anything in life, you will need to know how to buy it to know you are getting what you actually want. Here are some expert tips on purchasing Islamic gold jewelry.
Purity
When purchasing precious metals, it is a must to know what purity you are dealing with. Gold is a metal that is extremely soft and malleable in its purest of forms. Gold is rated by karats. The higher the karat, the purer the gold is. 24k gold is 100% pure, 18k Islamic gold jewelry is 75% pure, and so on. If you are buying gold jewelry that is going to be worn on a daily basis, you will want the purity (or karat) to be lower. This seems counter-intuitive, but it is so that the jewelry will be less at risk of damage than it would be if it was 100% pure. The higher purity gold should only be worn for special occasions where it will undergo more careful handling.
Alloys
Most gold jewelry is alloyed with some other type of metal. This is to ensure both strength and structural integrity. The metal most used for alloy purposes is nickel. Unfortunately, there are those who are allergic to nickel. It is always best to ask what the alloy is before purchasing so that you will not be left with jewelry that you cannot wear.
If you are in need of quality gold jewelry, visit a reputable jeweler such as Yasini Jewelers.
