Popular 585 gold standard - good or not: what it looks like, the formula for the composition of the ideal alloy in percentage, the use of the precious metal, its selection and care

Among the most popular precious metals is an alloy containing more than 50% gold. It has the best characteristics. The metal is valuable and quite durable. The alloy is the gold standard. It represents the best combination of gold and ligature. In comparison, pure precious metal without additives is very soft and easily damaged.

Accordingly, it cannot be used to make jewelry.

This explains why the 585 test has become widespread. Products of this type look almost the same as pure gold, which is due to a special combination of additives. However, they last longer and remain attractive.

Main application of the alloy. Assortment of salon products: rings, earrings, chains, bracelets

The gold alloy is not only valuable, but also practical. This combination allows it to be used in various fields. However, today the main application is in the jewelry industry. Metal 585 is used to produce jewelry of any type, shape, including those with complex designs. Based on it the following are produced:

• rings;
• bracelets;
• chains;
• pendants;
• watch;
• earrings, etc.

But so far, wedding rings made of alloy 585 are leading the demand. This means that, due to its unique properties, the precious metal has become widespread.

When worn, the jewelry retains its attractiveness for a long time and does not scratch, which is especially important for wedding rings, since many people do not take them off throughout their lives. Moreover, gold of this standard can look equally attractive regardless of the purpose of the products (women's, men's jewelry).

585 hallmark gold hallmark

Differences from other samples

Let's compare 585 sample with similar alloys.

From 583

The basic properties of samples 585 and 583 are no different, because the difference in their composition is only 0.2% gold. The main thing that makes grade 585 stand out is its establishment as an official standard. 583 is not currently issued, and there is no modern hallmark with this value. When examining products of this sample, experts can evaluate them only as grade 500.

From 375

The 585 compares favorably with the low-grade 375 alloy both in terms of external characteristics and physical features. Its shade is closer to the natural color of pure gold. 585 alloy does not darken as quickly as low-grade metal and does not stain the skin.

Question-answer section

How to choose jewelry made of 585 gold?

Expert opinion

Pribrezhny Gennady Valentinovich

Jeweler 6th category

It is necessary to pay attention to the sample: it should have clear boundaries, and the numbers should be clearly visible. Compliance of the composition is checked according to GOST 6835-2002. You will have to choose jewelry by color; in addition to yellow, there are a variety of other shades. If it is difficult to decide in a store, you can determine the mass of the product by weight: gold is heavier than silver and jewelry.

What stones go with the popular precious metal?

Expert opinion

Grishanov Mikhail Petrovich

Jeweler, director of the Grishanov and Co. workshop

Most often, you can find inserts made of natural materials on gold:

Reviews

Anna

I have always preferred 585 sample – jewelry made from it is of good quality. I have never noticed them getting dark or stained. Yes, if you wear it constantly, small scratches will appear, but this is normal for gold.

Svetlana

Once I saw a photo on the Internet of an amazing gold set made in Italy: a ring, earrings and a necklace. They resembled lace or cobwebs. Since then, I have been a loyal fan of Italian jewelry houses. Yes, such things are more expensive than Russian ones, but they are very beautiful. And the quality is excellent.

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Pros and cons of using such metal

By studying the product catalog in a store or on the manufacturer’s official website, they decide which product is best to buy.

In this case, you should take into account the main advantages of jewelry:

increased hardness, which means less frequent visits to the jeweler for polishing;

many shades: when ordering jewelry, you need to decide which shade is preferable;

sufficient plasticity: you can get a product with different designs;

low cost when compared with 750 standard jewelry.

Despite the advantages, the gold alloy has disadvantages:

the ligature helps to reduce the attractiveness of the product: dark spots and colored deposits appear, but the material reacts with human sweat, cosmetics and even some components of the air;

With frequent and careless wear, microdamages form on the products: scratches, unevenness, etc., they can be removed with your own hands, and deeper ones can be removed by a jeweler.

What methods are there to test a product?

1. Often, products made from counterfeit alloys appear to be of poor quality. The metal mark indicating the sample must be clear and have smooth contours. The connection between the various parts of the products must be ensured by careful soldering, and the stones must be held firmly and reliably. Do not buy gold items secondhand or online. If you have already decided to purchase a quality item, go to a store with good reviews and reputation.
2. It is believed that a product with a higher gold content emits a more ringing tone when it hits a surface. However, most experts do not recommend determining the quality of metal in this way, because this indicator depends on subjective impressions.
3. Magnet. Often they try to check finished products using the magnetization method, because gold is not magnetized. However, this method will also lead to nothing: almost all metals that are part of the alloys have similar characteristics.
4. Scraping A small scratch on the inside of the piece will show how much gold it is made of. If copper or aluminum is visible when scratched, then this is just a product with gold plating, and it costs much less.
5. If you drop iodine on gold, it will turn black.

How do professionals determine gold purity? There is a special touchstone, which is a siliceous shale. Special acid drops are prepared from it and applied to the product. Made from gold above 585 standard does not turn black at all, 585 darkens for a short period, and 385 for a longer period.

Compliance of gold measurement systems in the product

At the moment there are a large number of offers both on the Internet and in stores. You can purchase a product of any standard, including 385. You can buy both a necklace and a wedding ring, and thanks to the use of metal additives, modern products delight the eye with unprecedented beauty and originality.

In any case, experts recommend buying products made from this alloy for beauty. They are no worse than higher-quality ones, except that they are cheaper. That is why there is no point in investing in them. Moreover, over time the price may even decrease. The cost of such products is approximately 1.5 times lower than 585 samples.

Where can you buy and sell gold 585 profitably?

Various possibilities are being considered:

• jewelry stores, where discounts and discounts are provided for regular purchases;
• Internet sites that sell new or used products;
• pawnshops;
• departments located in large shopping centers;
• markets.

Some stores offering a wide range of certified 585 products:

Jewelry on sale

Factors in the price of gold: from the exchange to purchasing

There is a concept - the driver of gold. This is a factor contributing to the growth of the rate of precious metals. The most significant include:

• supply/demand ratio;
• inflation;
• stability of various currencies;
• mining of precious metals.

Precious metal mining

Is it worth investing in 585 proof?

585 jewelry is not low-grade and contains a significant proportion of precious metal, despite this, experts do not recommend investing in it. The best options to consider are coins and bars. Causes:

• jewelry often depends on fashion: those that are out of date may not be accepted for purchase;
• the metal contains not only gold, but also an alloy, which is why it will not be possible to get a lot of money when selling;
• jewelry with the 585 stamp often has to be scrapped, because as the range expanded, the need to purchase used items disappeared.

Important! The price of the precious metal when trying to sell it as scrap is much lower than the average cost of new products, which does not allow the jewelry to be sold profitably.

How to increase your savings with gold?

Over time, the gold in the ingot does not become less, it will not burn in a fire, it will not turn into dust - it is practically eternal. Therefore, financial analysts around the world agree that gold as a tool for saving money is very promising. But you shouldn’t think that this also applies to jewelry: often, such products have a very high added value, and you are unlikely to be able to sell it at the same price as you bought it.

Most likely, if you need to quickly sell your reserves of precious metal in the form of products, only a jewelry pawnshop can help you, where the value of your jewelry will be assessed only by weight - like scrap gold. Only bank gold will be liquid in the matter of saving money - bullion has always been and will be in price!

TOP 5 recommendations for the care and storage of universal metal

Tips and rules that will help you store products for a long period without the risk of losing their attractiveness:

• It is recommended to keep the jewelry closed on a soft base inside the box, lined with velvet inside, which will avoid scratches on the gold alloy;
• during wear, gold becomes covered with a greasy film, stains appear on it, and shine is lost, so you need to clean the products with soapy water and use a lint-free soft cloth;
• You cannot use abrasives (hard brushes, soda), but it is permissible to apply finely ground tooth powder, it will provide a cleansing, weak grinding effect;
• It is not recommended to wear jewelry when playing sports or during physical work;
• You can purchase a special paste for polishing microdamages; this will save your budget, since monthly processing of jewelry will eventually lead to a decrease in the thickness of the precious metal.

Do 385 gold items darken?

As it turns out, the belief that products made from this alloy oxidize in air and darken over time is simply a myth. These products do not oxidize either in air or when stored closed. Moreover, there is also a lower standard - 333, and products made from this gold do not darken. However, we are talking only about products that contain gold in accordance with state standards. An engagement ring or bracelet may darken if it contains a lower percentage of precious metal, and this is already a fake.

585 gold abroad: Türkiye, Egypt, Italy

When you go on vacation, you have the opportunity to purchase jewelry abroad. It is believed that they are cheaper there. However, the price difference is just a way to attract customers' attention. As a rule, in such countries the carat marking system is used.

Having no experience in converting the numerical value of a sample from one system to another, the buyer makes a purchase, believing that he has won.

In fact, more and more scammers are appearing in the bazaars. Unscrupulous sellers strive to offer low-quality products at the price of high-quality ones.

General information

Pure gold is a chemical element of group 11 in the periodic table. The noble metal corresponds to the symbol Au (Aurum). In its pure form, this substance is not used to make jewelry, so it combines with other elements.

585 gold standard is popular in the CIS countries. There are enough reasons for this, and they are all objective - such an amount of precious metal in the product makes it malleable, anti-corrosion, while maintaining a characteristic sheen. This percentage of Au allows craftsmen to make incredible weaves, create small details and patterns in jewelry. Another practical point is the cost of the products.

Such a sample of precious metal began to spread in Ukraine and Russia in the early 90s. At this time, the authorities decided to bring the quality to international standards. 585 standard is a metric measurement of the amount of jewelry in an alloy, but the internationally understood system is the carat. The maximum value is 24 carats, contained in pure gold, in the 999th sample. In carats, 585 standard is 14 carats.

CARAT - non-systemic unit of mass; used in jewelry. In some countries it is used to designate the hallmark of precious metal alloys. A metric carat is equal to 0.2 g.

Rules for purchasing imported jewelry

Recommendations to help avoid being scammed:

• you should ask for a certificate for the product; if you do not know the language, you must take an assistant with you who will read the documents;
• It is recommended to look for a sample on the product, but in some countries (for example, Turkey) there is no mark on many products, then it is better to refuse the purchase altogether;
• Foreign alloys contain components that quickly deteriorate the appearance of the product, so it is better not to purchase a gold alloy in Turkey.

What is 385 sample?

Gold purity is a standard that reflects its amount in an alloy. In our country, the purity is measured in thousandths, i.e. in 385 purity there is 38.5% gold. In some other countries it is measured in carats, 385 is equal to 9 carats.

This alloy is more durable than 585. It is now used to make massive gold objects and cheaper jewelry. In Soviet times, wedding rings were made from 385 gold, which lasted longer - a kind of symbol of eternity. The main additives used in the manufacture of this alloy are palladium, copper and silver. Depending on their ratio, different colors of products are obtained.