How to Clean Gold Jewelry the Right Way
The amount of gold in jewelry can range from solid 24-karat to a thin layer of gold wash. Pure gold is 24 karats, a soft metal prone to scratching. You will often see jewelry marked as 14-karat and 10-karat; both are still "real gold"; however, the gold has been mixed with other metals or alloys to increase its hardness and durability.
