Karatage is expressed in 24ths, making 24k gold, 100% gold. We craft our jewelry using both 18k and 14k gold. 18k gold is composed of 75% gold, which is alloyed with other metals to make it strong enough for everyday wear. 14k gold is composed of 58. 3% gold and 41. 7% of other metals.
Which is better quality 14k or 18k gold?
As pure gold is too soft for everyday wear, gold jewelry often also contains other metals, such as silver, copper, nickel or zinc, to make the piece more durable. The karatage shows how much of the metal is pure gold, compared to other metals. 24k is 100% gold, while 18k is 75% gold, and 14k is 58. 3% gold.
What is the best type of gold jewelry to buy?
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What percentage of gold is in a 18kt ring?
Expressed in percentage terms, 18 karats is equal to 75% gold content (18 divided by 24). The other 25% usually consists of metals such as zinc, copper, nickel, etc. The additional metals in 18K gold serve to make the alloy harder and more durable than pure gold (24K), which is too soft for jewelry. Pros and Cons: 18K Gold vs. 10K and 14K Gold
Which is more durable, 10K or 14K gold?
Although 10k gold contains less gold, the higher concentration of other metals makes it more durable than 14k gold. Real gold is fragile and easy to bend while other metals are much stronger.