Features 385 gold

Many people like to wear various gold jewelry. Currently, in jewelry stores you can see a large number of such jewelry made from precious metal of various samples. Today we will talk about the features of 385 samples.

A gold sample is a standard whose value reflects the amount of gold in the alloy. It is measured in thousandths, therefore 385 samples contain 38.5% of this metal.

Such a precious alloy is more durable compared to sample 585. Most often, it is from such a basis that massive and large jewelry is created. Often this gold is mixed with palladium, silver or copper.

Gold 385 has a number of important advantages.

• High strength and hardness. Items made from this gold are practically not deformed. These properties are achieved by adding additional components to the alloy. It is impurities that make the material as solid as possible. In addition, due to good strength, it is easy to create various delicate ornaments from such a foundation that will not lose their shape.
• Affordable price. This gold has a relatively low price, so it is often used not only for the manufacture of jewelry, but also for creating other small decor items.

Among the main disadvantages of this material, the appearance of dark spots can be distinguished due to the high content of oxidizable copper in the alloys.But at the same time, with proper care, such jewelry can be preserved in its original form for a long time.

Many people when buying gold jewelry confuse 585 and 385 gold samples. But at the same time they have important differences.

• Cost. The price of a precious product depends entirely on the percentage of gold in the alloy, so a 385 sample will be much cheaper.
• Strength level. Products created from 585 samples are considered more fragile, since such a metal is quite soft, it can be deformed.
• Durability. The high content of the copper base in the alloy with 385 breakdown leads to the fact that products made from such a mass cannot be attributed to the group of durable jewelry. After a few years, they will begin to darken, fade and lose their former beautiful appearance and shine, so they require constant care.
• Corrosion resistance. Sample 385 is not particularly resistant to it. If even a small amount of moisture gets on the product, dark spots may appear, they will begin to fade, things will lose their rich color and luster.
• Hardness level. Sample 385 is highly polishable, but it is difficult to deform it to make various items.

Gold breakdown below 585 is less in demand, as it is considered less brilliant, beautiful and prestigious. But at the same time, in many foreign countries where practicality is appreciated, including in the USA and Canada, such a metal is quite common because of its cheapness and strength. Most often it is used for everyday wear.

The mark will be sloppy on fakes, its contours will be fuzzy. If there are stones on the decoration, then check that they are attached as firmly as possible to the base. Remember that buying such things is not recommended on hand or on the Internet. They should be purchased at trusted jewelry stores.

Look carefully at the quality of the assembly of jewelry. The individual elements must be attached as firmly and evenly as possible to each other with the help of a neat high-quality soldering. Also remember that all of them must be made of the same material, often fraudsters make jewelry by combining real gold and artificial.

Gold of this test was widely used in the USSR. It was used for the manufacture of watches, gift items and fountain pens. Currently, this metal is most often taken for the production of elements in the style of casual and smart-casual..

Besides, sample 385 is often used to produce various wedding rings. Indeed, many people wear such jewelry throughout their lives without taking it off, and such a metal has a special level of hardness and strength, so it will not deform even after many years.

Often, products made from such a precious base act as a cheaper and more affordable alternative to jewelry for children and adolescents. Each child will be happy with a small pendant, bracelet or chain of such metal.

Besides, sample 385 can be taken for the production of various figurines, souvenirs, pendants, medallions and coasters. Similar products have a beautiful appearance. They can become an excellent decoration of almost any interior.

In order for products made from 385 gold to be able to maintain their beautiful appearance and luster for a long time, some important care rules should be followed. Otherwise, the metal will quickly become coated, become too dull and dark.

It is recommended to store such products in a special case. Before washing dishes, 385 gold rings should be removed first. With constant contact with moisture, green spots may appear on the metalThey are called metal oxides. Such defects can be completely removed only from a professional jeweler.

If the metal has faded, darkened and lost its luster, then it should be thoroughly cleaned. There are several ways to do this.

Often ammonia, soapy water or special jewelry paste is used for cleaning.. Smooth objects also need polishing. This procedure should also be carried out regularly for wedding rings.

You can make polishing using special compounds and felt fabric.

Many owners of 385 gold products noted that such relatively cheap alloys are the most suitable option for a gift to a child or teenager. But at the same time investing in such a metal is unprofitable, since the level of quality and demand for it is much lower compared to other types of this precious metal, so its value will only fall with each subsequent year.

Besides, finished products from 385 gold look not so beautiful and presentable externally as more expensive types such precious material. After all, alloys with cheaper components are most often used for the manufacture of various souvenirs and figurines, the rest of the varieties are used in the manufacture of jewelry.

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