Understanding Gold Purity: What Do 916, 750, and 999 Mean?
By Sri Mahaganapathi Jewellers When you walk into a jewellery store to buy gold, you'll often come across numbers like 916, 750, or 999 stamped discreetly on the jewellery or mentioned on the price tag. These aren't random codes — they tell you exactly how pure your gold is. At Sri Mahaganapathi Jewellers , with over 35 years of heritage in crafting trusted gold jewellery in Bengaluru, we believe an informed customer makes the best decisions. So let's break down what these numbers actually mean and why they matter to you. What Do These Numbers Represent? Gold in its purest form is 24 karat (24K), which is too soft to be used for making durable jewellery. To give it strength and shape, gold is alloyed with other metals like silver, copper, or zinc. The numbers 916, 750, and 999 indicate the percentage of pure gold present in the jewellery, expressed per 1000 parts. 999 Gold — 24 Karat (99.9% Pure) This is gold in its finest form, containing 99.9% pure gold with almost no a...