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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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.