14K & 18K GOLD

Karatage refers to the percentage of pure gold in the alloy: 18k gold contains 75% gold, 14k gold contains 58.3% gold. On the other hand, 14k gold contains a higher percentage of alloyed metals, it provides more durability and resistance to wear and tear.

Karat (k) describes the purity of the gold while carats describe the weight of a diamond. For example, the description of this lovely 14k white contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metal such as nickel and copper.

The price of gold jewelry varies, but as 18k contains more gold than 14k, it is always more expensive than 14k. Both are always less expensive than 24k gold and platinum.

So why is 18K gold the best?  Since 18K has a higher amount of gold, it offers a richer more vibrant color that makes it so delicate and elegantly striking. If you wish to purchase jewelry with the most authentic color of gold, you might select 18K. Another advantage of 18K gold is they are less likely to generate skin conditions such as allergies.

This gold is a higher-quality blend of gold and other metals and alloys; but it is still affordable for purchasing.  Similar to 10k, a 14k gold piece is durable and won't easily tarnish. According to jewelry tradition, 14k gold is the choice for enduring refinement.

When fine jewelry shopping, you'll often notice each jewelry piece is available in three metal color options: Yellow, White, and Rose Gold. They usually cost the same price, but these three types of gold vary in both appearance and chemical composition.

In conclusion, 14K gold’s color is less vivid than 18K gold. Yellow and white 14K gold is more warm than bright, and 14K rose gold is pinker than peach. If you're looking for a vivid yellow gold color or a bright white gold jewelry piece, then you'll likely want to choose 18K gold.