14k Gold Rings
A Handy Guide to Selecting Gold Rings
Executive summary about 14k Gold Rings by Quinlan Murray
14k Gold Ring
Gold rings are an elegant addition to any hand. They look beautiful and enhance the beauty and shape of the hand. That is why gold rings are some of the most popular purchases made by people.
You will find a large variety of gold rings in the market. The most commonly sought after rings are engagement rings and wedding rings. Engagement rings are generally gem studded. They may hold one large stone at the center or may have an elaborate setting that looks stunning. On the other hand, wedding rings were plain gold bands in the past. They looked quite sober and were firm testaments of the wearer’s loyalty and faithfulness.
These days, you can see more and more men wearing gold rings. Men’s gold rings are a little different from the typical ring for women. For one thing, men’s rings are broader and more stolid in style as compared to the delicate and thin selections that dominate the women’s style.
many people like to shop for funky gold rings. Some of the popular rings include animal rings featuring cutely decorated elephants or dolphins. These rings are embellished with stones and may even come in a variety of colors like yellow, white and burnt orange. Another favorite with women of all ages and preferences is the gold rings set with stones.
Most gold finger rings are available in 18k or 14k gold. These are durable because they contain enough quantities of alloy to ensure that the rings can withstand pressure and rough conditions. 14k gold is best for gem studded varieties. Since gold rings in 14k gold are relatively cheap, it is possible for people to buy different varieties of rings which they can mix and match as they wish.
14K Or 18K Gold – Which Should I Choose For My Wedding Band?
Executive summary about 14k Gold Rings by Claire Simon
To understand the difference between 14K and 18K gold, you should understand the makeup of the metal. 24K is 100% pure gold. While pure gold is a very strong metal, it is also the most malleable.
The difference between 14K and 18K is the amount of pure gold vs. the amount of other metals used:
24K = 100% Gold
18K = 75% Gold and 25% other metal
14K = 58.3% Gold and 41.67% other metal
Should I choose 14K or 18K gold for my wedding band? Below are the differences to help make your decision:
1. Scratch Resistance: The ‘other metals’ are harder than gold. So because 14K has a larger percentage of other metals than 18K, the 14K ring will be slightly harder and more scratch resistant than the 18K ring. Therefore, if you lead an active lifestyle, we recommend purchasing 14K gold. If you plan to wear your rings during activities such as gardening, cooking or athletics, the harder 14K ring would be more beneficial
2. Allergic Reactions: Some people are allergic to the metals alloyed with gold. If this is the case, we recommend using Platinum as your wedding band metal, as it is hypo-allergenic. White gold should be your next option as the ring is likely to be plated with Rhodium, a hypo-allergenic metal. If you choose white gold it doesn’t matter if you select 14K or 18K, as both will be plated with Rhodium. Yellow gold should be your last option if you are allergic to the metal alloys, as there is no barrier between the metals and your skin.
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