Best affordable fine jewelry: Quince For minimalist styles at a minimal cost, Quince has a collection of solid gold jewelry that starts as low as $50. Quince is a direct-to-consumer brand that's ...

Pure gold is 24 karats (24k), but it is often too soft for jewelry, so it’s mixed with other metals to increase durability. Common karat levels include 14k, 18k, and 22k.

featuring both ancient facial jewelry from Panama and modern gold teeth, among other fascinating objects of shimmering gold. “Solid Gold” bridges the ancient and modern worlds, illustrating ...