20-24 Karat Gold comes only in Yellow color without stones, but makes up for it with the rich, pure gold color and intricate designs that are more easily done with softer metals. High gold content also makes these gold alloys softer than 18K and 14K and the end result is usually much heavier than an item of similar size in a lower karat. Each one of our 20K Gold Beads are made individually by hand and you can tell how each bead reflects the time and effort required to cast and polish one by one. The result is a collection of unique beads, each one truly special with a genuinely artisan feel. We also offer smooth, round machine made 22K gold beads if you prefer a more polished feel.