The difference between 24K, 22K, 21K and 18K
16 October 2026 • 1 دقائق قراءة
The karat is how many of 24 parts are pure gold
The ratios
24K is almost pure at 99.9%, 22K is 91.6%, 21K is 87.5% and 18K is 75%, the rest is metal added for strength
Where each karat is used
24K is for bars as it is too soft for daily wear, 22K is common in the Gulf and in British sovereigns, 21K is the most popular in Egypt for jewelry and the gold pound, and 18K is for stone-set and fine designs because it is harder
طبق ما تقرؤه على سعر اليوم في تطبيق صاغة اونلاين: الأسعار لحظة بلحظة وحاسبة الذهب والمصنعية وتنبيه السعر، مجانا افتح التطبيقWhich suits you
For saving choose the highest karat with the least workmanship, for daily wear 21K or 18K suit you, and remember a gram of 18K costs less than 21K because it holds less gold
