18k rose gold engagement ring is 75% rich in gold, which is higher than 14k piece’s 58.3% gold content. Thus, a 14k rose gold ring has more silver, copper and other metals, which makes it harder and more durable than the 18k ring. 18k rose gold ring has a higher gold purity, 18 in 24…
White metals are popular choices for wedding bands, engagement rings, and other types of jewelry. The top ones that come to mind are silver, platinum, palladium and white gold. White gold is a gold alloy with white metals. The most common white gold alloys are made of nickel, platinum, palladium, or zinc. This is…
White jewelry is a trendy choice for wedding rings. Three popular options are platinum, palladium, and white gold. They have a similar white sheen but are different in many ways. Is palladium worth more than gold? Is palladium the same as platinum? Which is better, platinum or white gold? These are just three of the…
After the gold layers wears off, the underlying sterling silver base may tarnish. Gold itself does not tarnish. The layer of gold is highly inert. It does not easily enter into chemical reactions. However, with everyday wear and tear, slowly the outer layer diminishes. And, the sterling core sees daylight. From this point ahead, tarnish…
10k and 14k are popular types of gold jewelry. There is a plethora of designs for your liking available in both alloys. They are made of real gold. They carry the yellow gold luster. And, they have different percentages of gold content. Let’s have a closer look at the 10k vs 14k gold comparison and…
Had there been just one type of gold life would be much easier! Yet, that would take away the fun of choosing between yellow gold, rose gold, white gold, gold plated, vermeil, gold filled pieces with different karat values! This post puts together top questions asked on polished gold finish. Let’s start with the question…
10k gold earrings have 41.7% gold in their content. The remaining 58.3% part comes from stronger metals like copper, nickel and zinc. Allergenic metals like nickel or lead, which may enter directly or indirectly into the mix, may trigger metal allergy for people with sensitive skin. If the earrings are rhodium plated 10k white gold,…
