India, Oct. 10 -- justify;">Gold jewellery has always meant more than ornamentation. It's tradition, sentiment, and often an investment, but also one of the most misunderstood categories in fashion. Somewhere along the way, a few myths stuck, especially around 9kt gold.

For years, many have dismissed it as inferior or "not real gold." Palmonas Jewellery, which focuses on modern, wearable design, has been trying to change that conversation. 9kt gold can be both beautiful and practical, made for daily wear without losing its elegance.

Here's what people often get wrong about 9kt gold and why it's time to look at it differently.

That's not true. 9kt gold, sometimes called 9-carat or 9-karat, contains 37.5% pure gold, combined with metals ...