Solid gold pieces come in five karat types: 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K. This refers to the amount of pure gold in a piece, the rest being metal alloy. For example, 24K gold is 100% pure gold. The ...

10k: 10 karat yellow gold 14k, 583, or 585: 14 karat yellow or white gold 18k or 750: 18 karat yellow or white gold 24k or 999: 24 karat yellow gold GF: Gold filled (i.e. gold plated and not solid ...

Dec. 17, 2004 — -- This story was originally broadcast Dec. 17, 2004. If you're shopping for gold jewelry -- or hoping to receive some -- you may end up paying for gold but getting glorified ...