24-karat
Highest gold standard
24-karat describes gold that is pure, without alloy—the highest grade possible.
Gold purity is measured in 24 parts, so 24-karat means all 24 parts are gold.
Figuratively, 24-karat intensifies authenticity or quality: a 24-karat jerk, 24-karat stupidity.
Also spelled 24-carat, especially in British English.
Unmixed, entirely genuine
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- refinedPurified or cultured
- finenessPurity or thinness measure
assay · hallmark · genuine · authentic · flawless · untainted · pristine · immaculate
Closed curve shape
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
- earringsJewelry worn on lobes
- chainLinked segments forming length
pendant · bangle · cufflinks · brooch · charm · locket · anklet · tiara
Truly what it claims
- authenticVerified as original
- first-rateOf superior quality
- top-qualityOf the highest standard
- premiumAdded cost for better
superlative · excellent · outstanding · finest · best · ultimate · quintessential · exemplary
Precious metal in bulk
- coinsMetal money units
- barsRods, taverns, or measures
- reserveSupply kept back
- vaultSecure storage chamber
treasury · portfolio · hedge · commodity · numismatic · sovereign · eagle · maple-leaf
Ostentatiously wealthy
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- prestigiousHaving high standing
elite · exclusive · high-end · decadent · affluent · splendid · magnificent · glamorous
unalloyed
Unmixed, entirely genuine
- unadulteratedCompletely unmixed, genuine
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- refinedPurified or cultured
fineness · assay · hallmark · genuine · authentic · flawless · untainted · pristine · immaculate · unmixed
gold
Element seventy-nine
nugget · leaf · foil · plating · gilding · ductile · malleable · yellow · shiny · lustrous
ring
Closed curve shape
chain · pendant · bangle · cufflinks · brooch · charm · locket · anklet · tiara · choker
genuine
Truly what it claims
- authenticVerified as original
- first-rateOf superior quality
- top-qualityOf the highest standard
premium · superlative · excellent · outstanding · finest · best · ultimate · quintessential · exemplary · ideal
bullion
Precious metal in bulk
vault · treasury · portfolio · hedge · commodity · numismatic · sovereign · eagle · maple-leaf · appreciation
opulent
Ostentatiously wealthy
- extravagantExceeding sensible bounds
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
prestigious · elite · exclusive · high-end · decadent · affluent · splendid · magnificent · glamorous · indulgent
24-karatimpure
Not wholly clean
alloyed · base metal · adulterated · fool's gold · gold-plated
24-karatfake
Not the real thing
counterfeit · phony · bogus · fraudulent · imitation
24-karatinferior
Of lower rank
second-rate · substandard · cheap · shoddy · low-grade