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. See similar questions...

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). See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

Karat gold is more pure, meaning it contains a higher percentage of gold. 18k is also hallmarked as 750 and is 75% pure gold per volume. Therefore, if you had 10 grams of 18k then 7.5 grams would be pure gold the other weight would be in alloy material. 14k is 58.5% pure gold per volume and is listed as 585. Pure gold is 24-Karat (24K) and is considered to soft on its own to use as jewelry items. Alloys are added to the gold to change its color and give it strength. See similar questions...

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 See similar questions...

Yes, we offer 14k solid gold beads but we only use them in our name necklaces. We offer 14k gold-filled beads for bracelets. They are stronger because the gold is laid over sterling silver. Child Sized Bracelets: These bracelets are not intended for young children or individuals who put things in their mouths. See similar questions...

The rings are 14K solid gold, and heavyweight. The comfort-fit bands are especially heavy, and are very beautiful. We probably even get our rings from the same supplier that sells to your local jeweler. See similar questions...

The term gold filled means that a layer of gold has been applied to a base metal. This layer is many times thicker than gold plate. It is more economical than solid gold but will not wear away or tarnish like gold plate. See similar questions...

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! See similar questions...

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. See similar questions...

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

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) See similar questions...

Absolutely not! When you select the white karat gold option, the item will be 10k or 14k white gold all the way through. See similar questions...

Many different type of finishes are used to enhance the gold jewelry, like two-tone finish, white gold finish, enamel color, hand color, copper finish, antique finish, oxidized finish etc. all of these are used only on the surface, like paint or polish, underneath these finishes, it is all solid 22k gold metal. Why is the price of gold jewelry that includes stones more compared to the gold jewelry that does not include stones?. See similar questions...