24ct gold and 22ct gold serve different purposes. The best choice depends on whether you are looking for the highest possible purity or jewellery designed to balance high gold content with detailed craftsmanship and wearable strength.
What is 24ct gold?
24ct gold is approximately 99.9% pure gold. It has a rich yellow colour and is softer than alloyed gold, so it is widely associated with investment bars, coins and simple forms. Product details should always state the actual purity rather than relying on colour alone.
What is 22ct gold?
22ct gold contains approximately 91.6% gold and is also called 22K or 916 gold. The small proportion of other metals helps make it more practical for crafted jewellery while preserving the high-purity colour and character valued across Indian and South Asian traditions.
Why is 22ct commonly chosen for jewellery?
22ct gold can support the links, clasps, relief work and decorative details used in bangles, necklaces, earrings, rings, kadas and bridal pieces. It still requires careful handling because it is softer than 18ct or lower-carat gold.
How can I confirm the purity of a piece?
Read the product details and ask the jeweller to confirm the stated metal and purity. Where applicable, markings such as 999 or 916 can indicate fineness, but the complete product record and the jeweller's confirmation are more useful than appearance alone.
Kohinoor's current online jewellery collection is led by 22ct gold. A product should only be treated as 24ct when its individual details explicitly say so. Contact our Brisbane team if you would like help understanding the purity, weight, design or availability of a particular piece.