Should I Choose 14K or 18K Gold?
Posted by Michael Sfougaristos on 23rd Mar 2017
Should I Choose 14K or 18K Gold?
This is an interesting Question. Some of you might not really give much thought to this but when it comes down to purchasing something, you just might find yourself thinking about it. Especially when that special something is offered in 14K and 18K Gold as an option.
Many people always ask me which is Best to choose aside from the Price differences. I say aside from the price, because that is obvious to someone that 18K Gold is more expensive but does that really make it better then 14K Gold?
My opinion is that Both type of Karat Golds are the Same in Importance and Quality. How So? In the following I will attempt to explain my belief, but this is in no way a Fact or the law as they say. Everyone has there own opinion on this matter and no one can say they are right or wrong.
14K Gold is or More Correctly (14K 585) is 58.5% Pure Gold and the rest 41.5% is a mixture of other metal(s). 18K Gold on the other hand is 75% Pure Gold and approximately 25% mixture of other metal(s).
So just from what I stated above, someone could easily say "Hey guys, more Gold is better!" but then there is that other guy that say "Yea, but 14K Gold has more non-gold metal which makes it stronger"
Gets a little confusing now? Well, Both Answares would be right! Yes, 18K Gold has more Gold Content and thus more valuable, thus more expensive BUT with 14K Gold you get more Non-Gold content and that Truly makes it a stronger Jewelry.
Gold by itself is a soft metal easily bendable. That is why you rarely will see 24K Solid Gold Jewelry made in the various jewelry that you will find 14K Gold. In fact more 14K Gold Jewelry is produced Worldwide then any other Karat Type of Gold!
I'm not saying that 18K is bad and that it can't pass the test of Life's Hard Hits. It has the Strength to Last for sure 25 years without a problem but 14K Gold can go beyond that due to its higher durability.
But then Again 18K is more Gold and for someone who is looking to spend there money on GOLD, maybe the 18K Gold might just be the Better Option.
What Do You Think? What is Your Opinion? Are you a Fan of 14K or 18K Gold? We would LOVE to see your comments!!!
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