Trivia: What is the purest form of gold jewelry?
8 karat
14 karat
24 karat
32 karat
Correct Answer: 24 karat
So why is this answer correct? : Not all jewelry marketed as “gold” is pure gold. This is because pure gold, which is 24 karats, is very soft, so mixing it with stronger metals creates sturdier jewelry. Eighteen-karat gold, for example, contains 75% gold and 25% other metals. Countries have different legal minimums for what can be called “gold.” In the U.S., it is 10 karats, but in Germany, it is only 8 karats.