k gold is harder than the 22k gold, softness in the metal is required to make the very fine designs and filigree.

The 25 percent alloy required to make the gold white is composed of expensive white metals like Platinum and Rhodium the cost of the alloy makes the process of making the 18k white gold more expensive and this in turn make the jewelry expensive.

Yes, all items are available in a complete variety of metals including 14k and 18k white gold, yellow gold, and sterling silver. Most items are available in stock as 14k yellow gold and sterling silver. Other metals may have to be custom made and take app. 2 weeks to complete.

Simply put, 14K gold isn't as pure at 18 karat gold. Gold purity is measured in karats, 24 karats being pure gold. 18 karat gold is 75% pure - the rest being made up of alloys, 14 karat gold is 58% pure, etc.

The best way to clean them is with steam. other cleansers and polishes can leave a film. There is a way to do it yourself, without the help of a specific jewelry cleaner. Boil some water on the stove and place a veggie stemer on top and place your jewelry in the steamer and let it steam for about 20 minutes. That's ok for Diamonds, Rubies and Sapphires but really BAD for emeralds, pearls, opals and a number of other stones.

We do not offer any 18k or Platinum jewelry. Our custom (your name on the jewelry) rings, bracelets and pendants are available in Sterling Silver, 14k Yellow and 14k White Gold. We engrave the name that you enter on the order form so if you would like your Hawaiian name then enter the Hawaiian name on the order form. To Find your Hawaiian name CLICK HERE

Yes, all our products can be made in white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum. The prices for white gold, yellow gold and rose gold are the same, but platinum is dearer.

K gold is 585 parts gold and the balance is made up of alloys which could be copper or metal. 18K is 750 parts gold and the balance is also made up of alloys (i.e., 75% gold, 25% alloy).

Karat gold is more pure, meaning it contains a higher percentage of gold. Pure gold is 24-Karat (24K), 18-Karat gold is 75% pure, and so on. Visit our Learning Center for a complete discussion of Jewelry Terms.

Yes we can take specific orders in gold upon complete advance payment. We can make it in 10K , 14K as well as 18K. In case of diamonds - we can supply any quality of diamonds suitable to your budget. But in all gold orders - we believe in personalized service - you will have to e-mail us and ask us for specific quotes of the design you are interested in. We also make custom-made designs to your specific taste, but for that it may be better to meet us personally.

Yes, all Ziamond white gold jewelry has a rhodium finish applied. This provides a lustrous Platinum like color and finish that deters scratches and emulates the color of luxurious Platinum. White gold in and of itself is not very white, it is actually yellow gold mixed with alloys to give a whiter look like Platinum, but it is still a not yellowish in tone, that is an additional reason for a rhodium finish. All fine diamond jewelry in white gold will have a rhodium finish.

Gold-filled describes when a layer of gold is mechanically bonded with heat and pressure to one or more surfaces of the supporting base metal,such as brass, then rolled or drawn to a given thickness. In the jewelry industry the quantity of gold must be at least 1/20th by weight of the total product. Gold Filled items will remain gold for a lifetime if cared for properly. Unless you are using harsh chemicals abrasives, lotions or perfumes, the gold layer will stay gold for years to come!

No, but our gold comes from the Columbian "Corporaci?n Oro Verde". Oro Verde ("Green Gold") is, like us, committed to bring the benefits of globalization to the mining areas while avoiding ecological and social destrucion.

The pendants are very beautiful and lady-like as described. These pendants are very close to the color of 18K gold.

The patterns and designs on shells are produced naturally by the animal that makes the shell, and the pattern is actually part of the shell, not a surface ornamentation. Each species has some patterns that are common to its members. [2]

Brown's Gas has been used by jewelers for over 30 years (those ones who have found out about it), as the gas of choice. It is a trade secret because any jeweler who uses BG has a competitive advantage. It solders, welds, brazes, preheats, plasma spray, anneals, etc. better than any other fuel-gas. It is EXTREMELY precise and has minimal heating of nearby components. BG is not in widespread use because (until now) the machines were expensive, inefficient and poorly marketed.

Purity. Pure gold is 24 karat gold. It's the heaviest-but too soft to be practical for most jewelry applications. 18k gold is 18 parts gold, 6 parts alloy (some other metal). Heavier than 14k gold, and a bit softer. 14k gold is 14 parts gold, 10 parts alloy. It's quite strong, and more desirable for small things like earring backs, posts, thin rings, and small prongs. 10k gold is cheap. It's also less expensive, more affordable, and doesn't cost as much. (you get the idea)

Pure gold is too soft for use in jewelry, so it is usually mixed with other metals or "alloyed" to make it harder. White gold is produced from the mixing of gold, copper, palladium, and zinc. Various shades of yellow gold can be created from the mixing of gold, silver, copper, and small amounts of zinc.