For example, 14 karat gold is an alloy of gold with other elements.
Using this technique, the precise percentage by weight (of karat) in a solid piece of jewellery can be determined in just a few minutes.
It is marked with a karat to emphasize this.
The overwhelming majority of soviet gold jewelry was of rose or red 14 karat gold (583 millesimal fineness).
Gold leaf is available in a wide variety of karats and shades.
The trophy is made out of 14.5 pounds of sterling silver and vermeil with a 24 karat gold overlay, and stands tall.
Made of 18 karat gold with a malachite base, it stands 36.8 centimeters high and weighs 6.1 kilograms.
Karat also stated that further seats could be contested as well by the front.