History

• According to Facts-About.org, "Gold was discovered in ancient times and used by the ancient South Americans, Asians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and Chinese."
  
  

Definition

• Gold Place.com advises, "When we say 22k gold we mean that 22 parts of the jewelry is gold and the balance 2 parts are some other metal(s)." Therefore, about 91.6 percent is actually gold.
  
  

Jewelry

• Because 22k gold is extremely soft, it is used to create intricate jewelry designs. This grade of gold jewelry is not meant for everyday wear.
  
  

Alternative Uses

• 22k gold can be used as paint and applied to the surface of jewelry. It is also used in manufacturing collector coins and gold leaf.
  
  

Identification

• You can identify genuine 22k gold jewelry by looking at the back of the piece or on the inside of a ring. It should carry a stamp stating 22k or 916 followed by the jeweler's name.
  
  

Buying

• It is difficult to purchase 22k gold jewelry in the United States. Gold Price.org states that it is most typically sold in India, Spain and Italy.