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14K or 18K Gold? Choosing the Right Karat for Diamond Jewellery
Both are quality choices; the right one depends on how you wear your jewellery.
| 14K | 18K | |
|---|---|---|
| Pure gold | 58.5% | 75% |
| Scratch resistance | Higher | Medium |
| Colour | Lighter | Richer, warmer |
| Value per gram | Lower | Higher |
Choose 14K if
you wear your ring every day, lead an active life or want to spend more of your budget on the diamond.
Choose 18K if
you love the rich colour of yellow or rose gold, see the piece as an heirloom, or have sensitive skin.
White gold
Both are rhodium plated, so they look almost identical; annual re-plating keeps either bright white.
Price
The metal value of 18K is roughly 28% higher than 14K for the same weight, but the total difference is smaller on diamond pieces.
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