Gold 10kt Band 1.80gms Ring Diamond Chip Ring - YG - Sz 6.5 - 10KP - 1.8G The Karat amount refers to the purity of the gold, while plumb gold is guaranteed to have a gold purity no less than indicated on the item, but could possibly be slightly more pure. For example, a necklace or bracelet stamped with a 14K plumb gold value (14KP) is guaranteed to contain 58.33% gold or more.