9-karat gold price in South African rand

9-karat gold

9 karat gold is the lowest karat used in jewelry manufacturing. 9 karat gold indicates that gold contains 9 parts of pure gold and 15 parts of other metals or alloys. 9 karat gold has a pale golden color and limited luster. It is usually used in low-value jewelry or pieces with simple designs. The gold content in 9 karat gold is 37.5%, with the remaining 62.5% being a mixture of other metals such as copper, zinc, and silver. It is also known as 375 gold.