Article 9 : Differences in raw materials used to make jewelry
Last updated: 17 Mar 2025
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Differences in raw materials used to make jewelry
| Type | Difference |
| Brass | Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, featuring a golden-like color. It is affordable and commonly used for fashion jewelry. |
| Copper | Copper is a reddish-orange metal known for its flexibility but tends to develop a green patina over time when exposed to air. It is often used as a base for plated jewelry. |
| Silver925 | Silver 925 consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals (usually copper) to enhance durability. |
| K9WG, K14WG, K18WG (White Gold) | White gold is an alloy of gold mixed with white metals such as nickel or palladium. The karat (K) number indicates gold content: K9 = 37.5% gold, K14 = 58.3% gold, K18 = 75% gold. |
| K9YG, K14YG, K18YG (Yellow Gold) | Yellow gold is gold mixed with metals like copper and zinc to increase strength and enhance its warm golden hue. |
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