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Gold explained

The Guide

Everything you want to know about gold. And everything you never dared to ask.

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Quick answers

Short questions

Is gold magnetic?

No, gold isn't magnetic. But a piece that doesn't stick to a magnet isn't automatically real gold: plenty of other metals aren't magnetic either. And a spring in the clasp can react.

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Is an F-G SI diamond real?

Yes. F-G SI is a grade for colour and clarity, not a type of stone. It tells you what the diamond looks like, not whether it's real. At TOV every diamond is natural.

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How much does a gold ring cost?

It depends mostly on the gold weight and the karat. A fine band in 14 karat costs the least, a wide ring in 18 karat or a ring with natural diamonds the most. At TOV, every product page shows the price and the gold weight.

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What is an alliance ring?

A ring with a row of equal-sized stones set side by side along the band, usually across the top. You wear it as a wedding ring, next to your engagement ring or simply on its own.

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What does 585 on a ring mean?

585 means that 585 of 1000 parts are pure gold: 14 karat. On 18 karat, it says 750.

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Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond?

Yes. A lab-grown diamond is carbon in the same crystal structure as a natural diamond, with the same hardness and sparkle. Only the origin differs: a lab instead of the earth.

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Is 9k gold real gold?

Yes, 9k is real gold, but only 37.5% of it is gold. The rest is other metal, such as silver and copper. That makes it paler in colour and worth less than 14k.

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Are freshwater pearls real pearls?

Yes. They're grown in a mussel and made of real nacre, not glass or plastic. Cultured simply means a person started the process.

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