International caratages of gold jewellery
| Region | Typical caratage (fineness) |
|---|---|
| Arabic countries, Far East (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan) | 24 carat "Juk Gum" (99.0% min) |
Arabic countries, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan & Sri Lanka | 22 carat (91.6%) |
Arabic countries in the Persian Gulf region | 21 carat (87.5%), 18 carat (75.0%) in most Egypt |
| Europe - Southern / Mediterranean | 18 carat (75.0%) |
| Europe - Northern / USA etc | 8-18 carat (33.3 - 75.0%) |
| Russia / former USSR | 9 (37.5%) and 14 carat / old 583 and new 585 проба (58.5%) |
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