14K gold has several advantages. First, it’s affordable. Because pure gold makes up 58.3% of the metal content of 14K gold, an engagement ring made from 14K gold will usually cost slightly less than the same ring made from 18K gold. Second, 14K gold is fairly durable. Gold is quite a soft, malleable metal [...]
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Contrary to popular belief, when you buy a piece of gold jewelry, it usually isn’t made out of pure gold. Instead, almost all gold jewelry is made from an alloy created by combining pure gold with a variety of other metals. The reason for this is that pure gold is very soft. If engagement [...]
Cleaning gold vermeil jewelry is simple. As with any piece of jewelry, you need to keep it free from dust, makeup, aerosols, and any pollution. So, as normal, apply any perfume and makeup prior to putting on this jewelry. When not being worn, keep your jewelry in the box or bag that it came in. [...]
When buying anything, price matters - but quality should matter just as much. Take the time to find a reputable manufacturer and consider quality when comparing prices. A good rule of thumb is, if the vermeil jewelry piece is priced similarly to a sterling silver piece or unplated gold piece of jewelry, then it's [...]
Durability is all about the karat and the coverage. The greater the karat the more durable the piece. 24 karat gold is "pure" gold. But pure here doesn't mean it's only gold when turned into a piece of jewelry. Gold is a soft metal. So, in jewelry, which requires a certain amount of durability, alloys [...]
The finest vermeil finishes for jewelry come from Italy. Families of artisans have perfected this craft and passed it down from one generation to another. In addition, there is strict quality oversight to protect Italy's reputation as a world-class jewelry production center. Vermeil jewelry imported from Italy must also meet the U.S. regulation standards, [...]
Great question. There is no shortage of gold-plated or gold-filled jewelry out there. But there are big differences - mainly in the quality and long-term value. Poor Quality - Gold Plated: A base of either steel or brass (inferior base metals), The piece is VERY quickly dipped in gold The thin gold finish can wear off [...]
GOLD Gold has been used for coins, jewellery and decoration for thousands of years. Gold is prized for its rarity, beauty, durability and the unique qualities that enable the jeweller to craft it into almost any form desired. In order to vary its colour and increase its hardness, gold is almost always alloyed with other metals. The purity of gold jewellery is [...]
Most people think that carat refers to the actual size of a diamond, when in fact it is actually a standard unit of measure that defines the weight of a diamond. One carat is equivalent to 200 milligrams. Carat sizes are also expressed as “points”, with a one carat diamond equaling 100 points, a [...]
Although most people believe diamonds to be clear or colorless, the majority of diamonds are yellow, brown, and black. Most of those diamonds find their way into industrial purposes, (drill bits, saw blades, etc.) The rarest of all diamond colors are white (or colorless). It is very common to find slightly brown or yellow [...]