Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The price of gold today, as of 8:17 am ET, was $2,590 per ounce. That’s up 1.26% from yesterday’s gold price of $2,558.

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Pure gold, also known as 24-carat gold, is very soft and malleable. Therefore, for jewelry making, it's usually alloyed with other metals like copper or silver to enhance its strength and durability.

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