When we created our signature 6K solid gold, we started with the same question many people ask:
How does it compare to traditional 9K gold?
In Australia, 9K gold has long been the entry point into fine jewellery. It’s familiar, trusted, and made to last.
At Quarter Carat, we didn’t want to replace that. We simply saw space for something new.
A modern alternative for people who want real gold, everyday durability, and a more accessible price.
That’s where 6K gold comes in.
This guide breaks down 6K vs 9K gold in terms of quality, wearability, and price — so you can choose what truly fits your lifestyle.
What Is 6K Gold?
6K gold is made with 25% pure gold, blended with high-quality metals for strength, stability, and longevity.
That quarter by composition is where our name comes from: Quarter Carat.
We spent over three years engineering this alloy alongside experienced jewellers, drawing on more than 35 years inside the fine jewellery industry. The goal was simple:
Create something that wears and feels like solid gold, without the traditional price barrier.
6K gold is:
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Real gold (not plated, not filled)
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Designed for everyday wear
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Engineered for strength and colour stability
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Crafted to last
What Is 9K Gold?
9K gold contains 37.5% pure gold and has long been the standard for affordable solid gold jewellery in Australia.
It’s known for being:
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Durable
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Suitable for daily wear
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A trusted fine jewellery benchmark
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More accessible than higher karats like 14K or 18K
6K Gold vs 9K Gold: Quality & Wearability
Both 6K and 9K gold are made to be worn every day. Here’s how they compare.
6K Gold
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25% pure gold
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Extremely durable for daily wear
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A new concept, challenging traditional fine jewellery
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Naturally waterproof
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Safe for sensitive skin
9K Gold
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37.5% pure gold
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Extremely durable for daily wear
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Long-established in fine jewellery
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Naturally waterproof
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Safe for sensitive skin
The takeaway:
Both offer the core benefits people expect from solid gold jewellery — strength, longevity, and everyday wearability.
6K gold delivers those same functional qualities through a modern, engineered approach.
The key Difference: Price & Accessibility
Where 6K gold truly stands apart is accessibility.
To put that into context, we compared three of our most loved designs with similar pieces in 9K gold:
Open Circle Bangle
Quarter Carat 6K: $590
Similar 9K bangle: $949
→ Around 38% more accessible
Star Set Signet Ring
Quarter Carat 6K: $400
Similar 9K ring: $780
→ Around 48% more accessible
Fine Paperclip Bracelet
Quarter Carat 6K: $180
Similar 9K bracelet: $399
→ Around 55% more accessible
The takeaway:
6K gold gives you the look, feel, and permanence of solid gold — at a price that opens the door to everyday fine jewellery.
So, Why Choose 6K Gold?
Choose 6K gold if you want:
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Real solid gold jewellery
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Pieces you can wear every day
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A more accessible entry into fine jewellery
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Something engineered for today, not tradition alone
Choose 9K gold if you value:
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Higher gold content
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Long-standing tradition
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Classic fine jewellery benchmarks
There’s no wrong choice — just different priorities.
At Quarter Carat, we sit proudly in the middle.
Not costume. Not out of reach.
Just real gold, redefined.
Shop 6K solid gold jewellery at Quarter Carat.
Your everyday gold starts here.