Sayville Gold | NY | Dorothy's Fine Jewelry |

10K is the minimum standard to be considered gold in the US. Gold is one of the most affordable jewelry choices available. There is also gold filled and gold plated jewelry, but they are not a durable as solid gold. We recommend that you purchase the highest quality of gold that your budget allows for to ensure that it will last a lifetime. Gold can be easily cleaned using jewelry cleaner that you can purchase from your jeweler or we can professionally clean your gold in our store.  If you are considering a jewelry purchase, come see our large selection of gold chains, necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets.

Gold is always in style and works with casual and formal settings. When purchasing gold, it is important to understand the types of gold so you can purchase the right one for you.

Gold is rated by karat, with the higher the number, the greater the percentage of pure gold it contains. 24K is pure gold, 18K gold contains 18 parts gold (75% gold), 14K gold contains about 58.3% pure gold, 12K contains 50% gold and 10K is 41% gold.