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What's the difference between 10k 14k and 18k yellow gold?
My girlfriend said that for her engagement ring she wants a yellow gold diamond wedding band style ring with princess cut diamonds in it and a plain band for the wedding ring.
Which is better?
Pure gold, also referred to as 24 karat or 24K, has many unique and desirable characteristics that make it valuable. For instance, it doesn’t tarnish, it is non-allergenic, it is very malleable/workable, it polishes to a mirror-like shine, it is rare, and it is highly valued in every country in the world. However, it is very soft and pliable in its pure 24K state and is generally considered to be unsuitable for wedding bands and other jewelry. As a result, e-wedding bands doesn’t offer wedding bands made from 24K gold.
In order to make gold jewelry that is durable and long lasting, gold is combined with other metals--called alloys--to make it stronger and change its color. Alloys add strength, but dilute the value of the gold and may cause jewelry items to eventually tarnish and/or cause allergic reactions. In an attempt to achieve the best balance between the strength of alloys and the valuable and desirable properties of gold, three different karat gold combinations have become standard: 18K, 14K, and 10K. All three of these karat golds are available in white gold or yellow gold. White gold alloys are typically stronger than yellow gold alloys, so a white gold ring will be slightly stronger and last a little longer than a yellow gold ring. E-wedding bands offers many wedding band styles that are available in all three karat gold combinations so you can choose the style you want in the metal you want!
18K Gold Wedding Bands contain 75% gold and 25% alloy. 18K gold is the softest and purist of these three karat golds and is the most expensive because of its high gold content. It is typically used in higher-end jewelry such as fancy diamond rings or where a richer yellow color is desired. For instance, when combined with platinum it can create a stunning and contrasting two-tone look. It is the most resistant to tarnishing of the three karat golds, and although it is the softest, it is still hard enough to be used for rings and wedding bands. 18K gold wedding bands will show wear marks sooner and wear out slightly faster than 14K and 10K gold bands, but they are still the preferred choice of those wanting something a little finer.
14K Gold Wedding Bands contain 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. 14K gold is generally considered to be the ideal karat gold for rings and wedding bands because it is strong yet will not easily tarnish. Probably 90% of all the gold engagement rings and wedding bands sold in the United States--whether yellow gold or white gold--are made with 14K gold. It still has a good yellow color for those wanting yellow bands instead of white, and when choosing the best karat gold for wedding bands based on all-around beauty and practicality, 14K gold can’t be beat.
10K Gold Wedding Bands contain 41.7% gold and 58.3% alloy. 10K gold is the only karat gold that contains more alloy than gold. 10K gold wedding bands are typically requested by individuals looking for a slight discount from 14K gold prices. It is the least pure and therefore the least expensive of the three karat golds and is the preferred metal for class rings and other jewelry pieces where a lower cost is desired. It will tarnish more quickly than 18K and 14K gold jewelry, and 10K yellow gold jewelry items are slightly more pale in color than 14K yellow gold jewelry items. 10K gold is generally considered to be harder than 14K, but there is much unresolved discussion within the jewelry industry about whether or not it actually wears longer than 14K.
With the internet making it possible to buy gold jewelry from anywhere in the world, many manufacturers are now using international gold marks to show the purity of their gold jewelry items. In these cases, the fineness of the precious metal content is expressed in parts-per-thousand. This marking system is universally recognized, is actually more accurate, and we have listed the applicable marks here along with their corresponding karat marks:
24K = .999
18K = .750
14K = .585
10K = .417
We mark certain bands with these marks, so if you receive a ring from e-Wedding Bands with an international marking stamp inside, rest assured that the quality is the best available!
White Gold Rings and Rhodium Plating
Because white gold is made from yellow gold and various alloys, white gold in it's natural state has a slight yellow tint. It's not a true white metal like platinum or silver. To enhance the whiteness of white gold jewelry, and no matter where you purchase white gold jewelry, it has become standard in the jewelry industry to plate (or cover) white gold jewelry with another metal called Rhodium. Rhodium is very white, reflective, extremely hard and virtually tarnish free, so it's the perfect protective coating for a white gold ring.
This Rhodium coating may eventually wear off and need to be re-applied through a simple re-plating process, if the bright, whiter look is desired for the piece of jewelry.
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What is the Latest Trend in Two Toned Gold Jewelry?
What is two toned jewelry?
Two toned gold jewelry is jewelry that has two or more tones of gold in it such as red - gold and gold or green gold- gold just to name two of the connections that a two toned gold jewelry item has involved in it. A combination that you may have heard of is Black Hills Gold. This is a popular style that incorporates gold, rose gold, yellow gold, and green gold to make their signature rings and jewelry. This style of jewelry is popular and the usage of two tones of gold to make jewelry is not unheard of. This jewelry is spectacular to look at and relatively inexpensive to own. The reason why this jewelry is so beautiful is because of the contrasts in the gold colors that are used in making this jewelry.
How many different jewelry items can be made of two toned gold?
There are many different two toned gold jewelry items for sale. They range from rings and bracelets to necklaces and watches and everything in between the two. You can find a wide selection of this two toned gold jewelry both at your local retailer and online through an internet search. There are many different sellers of this popular jewelry, no matter where you look. Buying online usually is the easier of the two, since you do not have to stand in line or wait or a salesperson to help you. You can usually find what you want online as well. Retail stores in a physical location also sell this popular jewelry.
Why is the Black Hills Gold style referred to as that?
The Black Hills Gold style of two toned gold jewelry is named that specifically because the Black Hills area of South Dakota is where this particular style of two toned gold jewelry is manufactured. This is just one style, however of the two toned jewelry process. There are other unnamed processes that are just as good as the BHG that only use two different colors of gold to create their jewelry. They are just as popular, yet they are unnamed. The BHG is the most popular because it is the most well known process for doing two toned jewelry. They use three of the most popular gold colors, rose, green and yellow in their manufacturing process.
Wow! So there really is a lot of jewelry out there with the two toned process?
Yes, there is a lot of variety in the two toned gold jewelry. There are so many different items that you would be hard pressed to find more variety in any other type of process. The range of the two toned gold jewelry is extensive and these can be used with any outfit and can be interchanged. From necklaces to rings, to watches and cufflinks, there is something available for everyone, no matter what age or dressing style. These jewelry items give you a classy look and shout"I'm fabulous!" to anyone around. This is a classic look with a classic style.
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