Gold is a precious metal valued by all since years. In its pure form gold has metallic luster and a sun yellow color, but color can be transformed when mixed with other metals. The color of gold may range from silver-white to orange-red.

The purity of gold is measured in Karats, 24 karat being the purest of all comprises of 100% gold. The other values in the descending order are:

·        18 karat – 75% gold

·        14 karat – 58.3% gold

·        10 karat – 41.7% gold

 Today, gold is used as a means of monetary transactions, in allied wares, electronic appliances, medical and chemical fields, etc. It is lavishly used in decoration.