ITALKARAT 18, Inc. acquired its distinct name when a group of Italian and Filipino entrepreneurs started the manufacturing of Italian 18 karat gold jewelry in 1989. The company has continued to grow since its inception; and in 1993 it became 100% Filipino-owned as it expanded and diversified its product lines from antique giftware reproductions to home accessories and corporate give-aways. The office and factory is located at the Mactan Economic Zone 1, Lapu-Lapu City; a first-class and highly urbanized city in the province of Cebu, Philippines.