22K Gold—also known as 22 Carat Gold—is a gold alloy made of 91.6% pure gold and 8.4% other metals such as silver, copper, or zinc. It strikes the perfect balance between purity and strength, making it ideal for crafting fine jewellery that is both luxurious and durable.
What is 22K Gold?
In the carat system, 24K represents pure gold, which is too soft for intricate or wearable jewellery. To enhance its strength, gold is alloyed with other metals.
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22K Gold = 22 parts pure gold + 2 parts other metals
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This results in 91.6% gold purity, often marked as “916” in hallmarking.
22K retains the rich yellow hue of pure gold while offering enough durability for intricate designs and regular wear, making it especially suited for earrings, necklaces, bangles, and bridal sets.
Why is 22K Gold So Popular in India?
1. Cultural Significance
Gold is deeply woven into Indian traditions, symbolising prosperity, purity, and auspiciousness. It plays a central role in weddings, festivals like Diwali and Akshaya Tritiya, and religious ceremonies.
2. Ideal for Bridal Jewellery
Indian bridal jewellery is often grand and ornate, requiring a gold type that is both highly pure and strong enough to hold its form. 22K offers just that.
3. Trusted Investment
22K gold jewellery is viewed as a family asset. It holds excellent resale value and is often passed down through generations.
4. Craftsmanship Tradition
Indian jewellers have mastered working with 22K gold—using heritage techniques such as kundan, meenakari, and filigree to produce artistic and intricate pieces.
22K Gold at PureJewels
At PureJewels, we honour this legacy by offering a stunning selection of 22ct gold jewellery—crafted with elegance, hallmarked for purity, and designed to celebrate life’s precious moments.
