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Until the nineteenth century, it was illegal in Europe to mix gold with other metals.

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Amalgamation is limited to silver and copper. Due to the softness of pure gold, most gold jewellery is a mix of gold, silver, and copper. Even the notorious 24-karat gold contains some copper.

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