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Katie g. Jewellery is crafted using recycled precious metals. Our collection is available in sterling silver, 14kt. rosé and yellow gold, as well as other alloys upon request. Discover more about the world of precious metals below.
RECYCLED 14KT. GOLD
Throughout our collection, we offer solid 14kt. rosé gold with a subtle pink note, and light 14kt. yellow gold. Additionally, both alloys are available in a polished or matt finish. Please be aware that the finish of your jewellery will change with time; polished pieces will become more matt, and vice versa. Upon request, we offer a service that will restore your piece, however it’s this change that makes your piece truly unique.
The Alchemy of Silver
All Katie g. pieces are available in sterling silver, with polished, oxidised black, and matt finishes. The latter two will change over time; from your first wear, age and exposure will uniquely transform your piece to reflect your journey. Learn more in the patinas section.
SPECIAL alloys
Upon request, we offer several special alloys. In particular, gold is available in many diverse shades with several options for white, yellow, and rosé gold. When browsing the images below, you will notice how various textures alter how colour is perceived on the same material. Drop us a line if you have any questions!
The more you know…
+ What Are Precious Metals?
Precious metals are defined by their rarity and longevity; Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Palladium are some popular examples. In addition to their beauty, they possess malleable and durable qualities. All these attributes combine to create the perfect material for crafting jewellery.
+ What Gold Colours Are There?
In jewellery you will most commonly find yellow, red, and white gold. These are alloys which are mixtures of precious metals. By combining different metals, in particular pure gold, silver, and copper, we can achieve different colours, amongst other valuable properties. Depending on the specific alloy, each colour can vary in intensity.
+ 14kt. vs 18kt. Gold?
The amount of pure gold in an alloy is measured by the “karat”. 24kt. gold is pure gold, although in Central Europe, 14kt. and 18kt. gold are most commonly used. 14kt. gold alloys are made of 58.5% pure gold and 18kt. gold alloys are made of 75% pure gold. As the percentage of pure gold increases, the colour becomes more yellow and the material a little softer. Jewellery should always bear a hallmark certifying which alloy it is. Here in Austria, we use the hallmarks 585, 750, 925, & 950 for 14kt. 18k. gold, silver, and platinum.
+ A Karat Isn’t A Carat
To slightly confuse things we use the word Karat (kt. for short) to determine the purity of gold, while Carat (ct. for short) is used to determine the weight of a stone. For instance, you could have an 14kt. gold engagement ring with a 0.5ct. diamond. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions!