{"id":4544,"date":"2016-05-31T16:28:52","date_gmt":"2016-05-31T13:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gindigold.com\/what-is-gold\/"},"modified":"2026-08-27T17:00:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:00:19","slug":"what-is-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gindigold.com\/en\/what-is-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Gold"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.article-page { font-family: inherit; color: #2a2416; line-height: 1.9; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }\n.article-intro { font-size: 19px; text-align: center; padding: 32px 24px; background: #faf6ec; border: 1px solid #e8d9a8; border-radius: 8px; margin-bottom: 44px; font-style: italic; color: #4a3a14; line-height: 1.8; }\n.article-toc { background: #fcfaf5; border: 1px solid #e8e1d3; border-radius: 6px; padding: 22px 26px; margin-bottom: 44px; }\n.article-toc h3 { font-family: \"Carmela\", serif; color: #957216; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 12px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }\n.article-toc ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }\n.article-toc li { padding: 6px 20px 6px 0; position: relative; font-size: 16px; }\n.article-toc li::before { content: \"\u25c6\"; position: absolute; right: 0; top: 10px; color: #d4b870; font-size: 9px; }\n.article-toc a { color: #3d3525; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px dotted #d4b870; }\n.article-toc a:hover { color: #957216; }\n.article-section { margin-bottom: 44px; padding-bottom: 32px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8d9a8; }\n.article-section:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }\n.article-section h2 { font-family: \"Carmela\", \"Cormorant Garamond\", serif; color: #957216; font-size: 26px; margin: 0 0 16px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }\n.article-section p { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #3d3525; }\n.article-section strong { color: #6d5510; }\n.karats-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-top: 20px; border: 1px solid #e8d9a8; border-radius: 6px; overflow: hidden; }\n.karats-table th { background: #faf6ec; color: #6d5510; font-family: \"Carmela\", serif; font-weight: 400; padding: 12px 16px; text-align: right; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; border-bottom: 2px solid #d4b870; }\n.karats-table td { padding: 12px 16px; text-align: right; font-size: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8e1d3; color: #3d3525; }\n.karats-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }\n.karats-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background: #fcfaf5; }\n.article-highlight { background: #faf6ec; padding: 18px 24px; border-right: 3px solid #d4b870; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 16px; color: #3d3525; }\n.article-cta { padding: 32px 28px; text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; border-top: 1px solid #d4b870; border-bottom: 1px solid #d4b870; }\n.article-cta h3 { font-family: \"Carmela\", serif; color: #957216; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 12px; }\n.article-cta p { margin: 0; color: #3d3525; }\n.article-cta a { color: #957216; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #d4b870; }\n.article-cta a:hover { color: #6d5510; }\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"article-page\">\n<p class=\"article-intro\">Gold has held its place as a precious metal for thousands of years, for concrete reasons. Here is what makes it special, and how to read the karat table before you buy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-toc\">\n<h3>On this page<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>What is gold? Characteristics and properties<\/li>\n<li>Why is gold so expensive?<\/li>\n<li>What sets gold apart from other metals<\/li>\n<li>How much gold exists in the world<\/li>\n<li>Karat table, a guide to understanding purity grades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-section\">\n<h2>What is gold?<\/h2>\n<p>Gold (chemical symbol: <strong>Au<\/strong>) is a dense, shiny, yellow metal. As a chemical element, it resists corrosion, doesn\u2019t rust, and doesn\u2019t react with most chemicals. It is especially soft and malleable, in fact the most malleable of all metals.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to its properties it is used in many fields: jewelry and ornamentation, plating for electronic components, dentistry, and even as an international monetary standard.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-highlight\"><strong>Tip:<\/strong> gold\u2019s high electrical and thermal conductivity makes it valuable not only in the jewelry industry, but also in medical instruments and advanced technology.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-section\">\n<h2>Why is gold so expensive?<\/h2>\n<p>The price of gold stems from two simple factors: <strong>rarity<\/strong> and <strong>durability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike other metals, gold cannot be manufactured; it is formed by geological processes that unfold over millions of years. The amount on earth is limited, and virtually all the gold ever extracted is still with us. Gold doesn\u2019t rust or decay, and it has held its worth across generations.<\/p>\n<p>That is why a gold piece bought today can be passed down to children and grandchildren in an almost identical condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-section\">\n<h2>What sets gold apart?<\/h2>\n<p>Three exceptional characteristics distinguish gold from other metals:<\/p>\n<p><strong>A shine that never tires.<\/strong> Gold reflects light in a unique way, and doesn\u2019t lose this over time. Its shine is part of its identity, not a layer of paint that might peel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exceptional malleability.<\/strong> One gram of gold can be hammered into a sheet of one square meter, or drawn into a wire kilometers long. This makes it possible to create delicate, intricate jewelry that can\u2019t be made from other metals.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hypoallergenic.<\/strong> Pure gold almost never causes allergies or irritation, which makes it an ideal choice for people with sensitive skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-section\">\n<h2>How much gold exists in the world?<\/h2>\n<p>It is estimated that since the beginning of mining, fewer than 200,000 tons of gold have been extracted, an amount that would fit into a single cube about 22 meters on each side. This makes clear why gold is so rare: most of it is accounted for: part held by states and central banks, and the rest in private hands, largely as jewelry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-section\">\n<h2>Karat Table: A Guide to Purity Grades<\/h2>\n<p>The karat is the unit measuring the percentage of pure gold in a piece. 24K is essentially pure gold (99.9%), but it&#8217;s too soft for everyday jewelry, so it\u2019s mixed with other metals to create more durable alloys.<\/p>\n<table class=\"karats-table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Karat<\/th>\n<th>Pure gold percentage<\/th>\n<th>Recommended use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>24K<\/td>\n<td>99.9%<\/td>\n<td>Investment, bullion, not for jewelry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>22K<\/td>\n<td>91.7%<\/td>\n<td>Traditional jewelry (common in Asia)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>18K<\/td>\n<td>75.0%<\/td>\n<td>Luxury jewelry, special occasions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14K<\/td>\n<td>58.5%<\/td>\n<td>The perfect balance, everyday + luxury<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10K<\/td>\n<td>41.7%<\/td>\n<td>Sport jewelry, very durable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9K<\/td>\n<td>37.5%<\/td>\n<td>More durable and affordable, but tends to tarnish over time; less common in Israel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>9K gold (hallmark 375) is the hardest and most durable of all karats, thanks to its high alloy content (62.5%). But that same high proportion of other metals makes it more reactive: over time, and especially in contact with water, sweat, perfume or chemicals, it may change color (darken or fade), and can even irritate sensitive skin. It is less common in Israel, where most jewelry is 14K and 18K.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-highlight\"><strong>Our choice:<\/strong> at Gindi Gold we specialize in 14K and 18K, the best balance between deep gold color, durability, and a fair price.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-cta\">\n<h3>Want to see the collection?<\/h3>\n<p>Come visit the factory store in Kfar Chabad or <a href=\"https:\/\/gindigold.com\/en\/shop\/\">browse the online catalog<\/a>. Questions? <a href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=97239601463\">WhatsApp<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"tel:039601463\">03-9601463<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gold has held its place as a precious metal for thousands of years, for concrete reasons. 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