What does 999 mean on a gold bracelet?

It means the gold is 99.9 percent pure, or 24 karat. That is the highest purity sold as jewelry, above 22k, 18k and 14k.

Is 24k gold good for everyday wear?

Not really. Pure gold is soft, so it scratches, dents and bends more easily than 18k or 14k. It suits occasional wear better than daily use.

999 gold is purer and has a deeper yellow color, but 18k gold is alloyed for hardness and holds up far better to daily wear.

Pure gold does not tarnish or rust. It can still pick up scratches and dulling from contact with harder objects.

Store it separately in a soft pouch, keep it away from perfume and chlorine, and wipe it with a dry cloth. Avoid bending the links.

At Chow Sang Sang Jewellery, for $9,001.00, as of our latest check.

$9,001.00at Chow Sang Sang JewelleryChecked Nov 10

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