The most common Gold 585: the history of appearance, the main properties and composition, the cost of jewelry, a photo of the metal

To date, sample 585 is the most common in the Russian Federation, and is also widely known abroad.

Gold or Silver

Both in the first and in the second case, the numerical values ​​are similar. For silver, the quality selection is marking 800 - this sample is used for the manufacture of kitchen utensils. But for gold 585, the sample is considered to be of high quality.

You can understand what kind of precious metal was used in the product by the frame around the numbers. Gold jewelry has a brand in the form of a spatula, and silver - in the form of a barrel.

History of appearance

The new brand appeared on the products in 1994. It replaced the most popular assay in the Soviet Union - 583, which has not been replaced since 1927. This was the very first figure after the formation of the system for determining the quality of the alloy in the format of numbers. The replacement occurred due to lower estimates of precious products in the USSR than the same alloys abroad. Then the jewelers came to the decision to increase the gold content by 0.2%, so that domestic products would be valued higher than foreign ones.

Compound

The number 585 means that in this alloy the amount of gold is 58.5%, and everything else is a ligature.It is impossible to make jewelry from pure gold - they will not be strong enough, and they will also be very heavy and their cost will be huge. Basically, copper and silver are added to gold in the alloy. Copper gives the product the necessary strength, but exposes it to a faster oxidation process. In order for the product not to corrode, silver is added.

In the manufacture of white gold, platinum, nickel or silicon can be used.

After long wear, the color of the metal may change.

But for the manifestation of this property, at least 10 years are needed, and compliance with the standards of care will avoid unpleasant changes.

The density of the alloy under these conditions is from 12.8 to 14.76 g / cu. see This parameter varies with the amount of impurities.

Strength

It is copper that provides this parameter. The more it is in the alloy, the more difficult it is to damage the product from friction. For example, "pure" gold has a longer life than its counterparts from traditional alloys.

But even this product will develop cracks and scratches over time.

For an attractive appearance, constant care of the product is necessary.

Alloy colors

Depending on the impurities, the finished mixture may give a different shade. Jewelers specially adjust the color of the product, changing the number of compositions. In addition to the popular ones - yellow and white, it is possible to manufacture red, black, green, gray or purple. But to be wary of buying uncommon colors, therefore, it is popular models that are most often found. Their composition is quite different:

stigma

This is the surest way to determine the quality of a product. Firstly, it confirms that the product is really precious, and not a fake. Secondly, it indicates its grade.In the Russian Federation, a stamp for decoration is placed in the form of a woman's profile, and a figure corresponding to the alloy is pressed near it.

Items from the Soviet Union depict a hammer and sickle inside a large star. And the number indicating quality will be 583.

How many carats are in the sample

The system for evaluating alloys in Russia is metric, that is, the number written in the box means the proportion of gold in the product. Europe and America use the multiple system for this. The purest precious metal is equal to 24. This means that the jewelry contains 14 parts of gold and 10 parts of impurities. By numerical correspondence, this is approximately 585 samples. Matching table:

Differences from other samples

583

In fact, 585 is 583. Their only difference is 0.2% of gold. But if about 583 sample is known only in Russia, 585 is also valued abroad. Hallmarks with a mark of 583 are no longer produced - it remained in the USSR.

375

375 alloy is one of the most low-grade alloys, and differs significantly from 585. But at the same time, it is more similar to natural gold in color. But 585 test does not darken when worn and does not stain the skin.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

• High strength for the jewelry world;
• Relatively low price of the medium of high samples;
• The degree of density allows you to make various patterns;
• Changing the composition of impurities allows you to play with shades.

The disadvantages of the 585 stigma are also quite a few. due to the high alloy content. Scratches can appear on their surface, and this is typical for all gold jewelry.

Where to buy and sell

The safest way to buy gold is to use a jewelry store. All finished products are certified and have their own passport. But you can buy jewelry without documents in many places:

• in the Internet;
• in a pawnshop;
• in private ads;
• on the market.

In all these cases, there is no guarantee of the originality of the product, and it is quite possible that he has a hidden marriage, which will be revealed only after a couple of days. But on the other hand, a good piece of jewelry can be obtained by paying much less for it than in a jewelry store.

How much does 1 gram of gold of this assay cost today?

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation changes the gold rate in the same way as currency rates. And the final cost of jewelry depends on it. Let's look at today's prices:

Care instructions for cleaning and storage

Jewelry needs care and cleaning to maintain its presentation. With proper maintenance, it will last for many years.

• Storage of finished products is carried out in special bags or separate cases. Chains are best stored stretched out.
• Wash your jewelry from time to time with warm soapy water. Do not rub them with brushes or put them in chemical mixtures.
• To return the original color, there is a special paste that is bought in jewelry stores. If in doubt, you can take the product for professional cleaning.
• When bathing, physical work, playing sports, it is better to remove jewelry.

Tips for choosing gold jewelry

• Ask for a product passport and inquire about certification.
• Carefully inspect the product externally - there should be no traces of polishing, hiding scratches. There should be no flimsy places, stones and links should hold tightly.
• Do not buy jewelry for the sake of "investing in gold." Firstly, this is a very unstable unit, and secondly, in this case it is better to open a metal account in a bank.
• Trust only papers with seals, do not succumb to folk methods for determining real gold. Even an experienced jeweler cannot always determine where the fake is and where the original is.

Conclusion

Sample 585 is the most common in Russia. The relevance of this stigma has not subsided since its appearance, and the price variations do not particularly increase.

Photo Gold 585