Karat' is a measure of gold purity, with 24 karats being pure gold. Think of it like a pie: If a piece of gold is 18 karats, 18 parts of that pie are made of pure gold and the remaining 6 parts are made up of other metals. The higher the karat, the higher the purity and value of the gold. So when you're jewelry shopping, keep in mind that 'karat' isn't about the size or weight of the gold, it's all about that golden purity ratio.
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