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It's easy to get lost in the options when selecting jewelry. A good place to start is with metals.

When you see karat, this is a measurement of the purity of gold. 24k is pure gold, but is too soft for most jewelry. 18k and 14k are more common at 75% and 58% purity, respectively. While 14k may not be as pure or valuable, it tends to be stronger and less expensive, in turn.

For millennia, pearls have been a symbol of elegance and class, typically worn by rulers and nobility (and celebrities) across the world. But what makes them so precious?

Marie Antoinette's pearl pendant sold for a record-breaking $32 million. Here's why pearls are so expensive. Marie Antoinette's pearl pendant went for $32 million at auction. Pearls come in many different colors and sizes which help determine their value.

What's the difference between a carat and a karat? A carat with a "c" is a unit of weight used for diamonds and other gemstones. A karat with a "k" is a unit of purity in gold (gold is often mixed with other metals like copper and silver.)