Antique Gold Rings
The term carat is used to describe the amount of gold present in a gold ring with 24 carat being pure gold. Pure gold is very soft and can be damaged easily, gold used for rings is usually alloyed with metals such as silver, copper and zinc to provide more strength. You should always remove your antique gold ring before using cleaning products that contain chlorine which over time can damage gold. Also your antique gold rings can become dull from the residue left by soaps, lotions and powders so it will need to be cleaned regularly using hot, soapy water followed by a thorough rinse and then dried with a soft cloth. Below is a beautiful selection of antique gold rings for you to choose from.
