METALS
GOLD PURITY:
Carat standard: Country of origin: Fineness/Parts per thousand of pure gold:
8ct European (Germany) 333
9ct English/Australian/NZ 375
10ct European/USA 416
12ct European 500
14ct European/USA/Asia 585
15ct English/Australian/NZ 625
18ct Global 750
20ct Asia 833
22ct English/Asia 916
24ct Global 999
SILVER PURITY:
Type: Country of origin: Fineness/Parts per thousand of pure silver:
Sterling Now universal 925
Continental "Sterling" Germany 935
Coin silver America 900
Continental Europe 800
Britannia Standard England 958
Russian low (Zolotniki) Russia 840
Russian high (Zolotniki) Russia 870-940
