Crafting Gold Jewelry

Crafting Gold JewelryCrafting Gold Jewelry
An explanation of karats and alloysAn explanation of karats and alloys
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Gold JewelryGold Jewelry
• As jewelers who work with goldjewelers who work with gold will tell you,
this precious metal can be used in almost any
type of jewelry.
– Rings
– Necklaces
– Bracelets
– Earrings
– Pendants
– Etc.
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www.mgsrefining.com | 212-398-1454www.mgsrefining.com | 212-398-1454

The Malleable MetalThe Malleable Metal
• Gold is a great metal for jewelry making because it is
a very malleable metal.
• Malleable metals are easily hammered and struck into
new shapes.
– The opposite of this would be a ductile metal, which can
easily be pulled or stretched into new shapes.
• e.g. platinumplatinum is ductile and can be pulled into thin wires.

Gold AlloysGold Alloys
• In jewelry making, gold's malleability is a double-
edged sword.
• While pure gold can be easily shaped into jewelry
designs, it can also be easily dented and scratched.
• To make gold jewelry suitable for everyday wear, it
must be alloyed with stronger metals.

Gold Purity and the Karat SystemGold Purity and the Karat System
• Alloying gold with another metal reduces the
purity of the gold. Gold purityGold purity is measured in
karats from 10-24 as follows:
– 24 Karat: 99.9% pure gold
– 18 Karat: 75% pure gold
– 12 Karat: 50% pure gold
– <10 Karat: In the U.S., any jewelry less than 10 karats
cannot legally be called “gold.”

WhatWhat’s the Difference Between’s the Difference Between
Karat Levels?Karat Levels?
• A higher karat level makes the piece of jewelry
softer, but it also gives it more of gold’s yellow color
and brilliant luster.
– Because it contains more gold, a higher karat commands a
higher price.
• Lower karat levels may be sturdier, but the luster
and color can be noticeably different.
– Gold jewelry with a low karat level may also tarnish,
depending on what other metals are in the alloy.

Popular Gold Alloys in JewelryPopular Gold Alloys in Jewelry
• Copper + Gold = Rose Gold
– The brassy hue of rose gold nicely compliments a range of
skin tones.
• Silver + Gold = Green Gold
– Silver and gold are commonly found mixed together in
nature. It’s also known as electrum.
• Nickel + Gold = White Gold
– White gold is very popular in the jewelry world. It’s plated
with rhodium to resist scratching and enhance the color.

About MGSAbout MGS
• Manhattan Gold & Silver (MGS) is a precious metals refiner that has been
based in Manhattan’s historic Diamond District since 1985. We are a B2B
company that buys and recycles precious metal scraps that accumulate in
other businesses.
• We serve:
– Jewelers
– Pawnbrokers
– Dentists
– The industrial sector
– Antique dealers
– Machinists
– And more!
• MGS also creates charts, calculators, and other online tools for our
customers to use.
– Try our Precious Metals Prices app, which lets you monitor the real-time precious metals
market situation from anywhere, right from your iPhone, iPad or Android device.

Recycle your PreciousRecycle your Precious
Metals for ProfitMetals for Profit
• MGS accepts gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
• Payouts are based on the London Fixing.
• Up to 99% payout (among the highest in the US)
– Up to 98.5% for gold brought in for hand testing.
• Not in NYC? Ship us your precious metals using our
Ship & Sell service which offers:
– Same day wired payment (once lot is received)
– Discounted, insured shipping
– Payout calculator

Connect with MGSConnect with MGS
• For amazing facts, history and news, read our
gold and precious metals blog.
• Join the conversation about precious metals on the MGS page on
Facebook.
• Follow gold, silver, and other precious metal trends at the MGS
Twitter account.
• Circle MGS on Google+ to hear our latest updates.
• If you do business with us, connect with us on the MGS LinkedIn
page.
• To see precious metal melting and refinement in action, visit the
MGS YouTube channel.

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