While Midas Touch is really just a fantasy but to correctly differentiate and identify the purity of gold can be rather confusing. This guide enables you to understand the different types of settings used and why is it important to know so that it allows you to carefully select the right type of settings that it best suitable for you.
Plated Gold Settings:
As the name goes, plated jewelries only covers the surface of the metals and act as a coat. There is no real value of these plated jewelries with only aesthetic purposes come into play.
14K plated simply means that only 58.5% of the coating is real gold.
18K means that only 75% of the coating is real gold.
The difference between the two is that 18K is more yellow than 14K on its appearance. Plated Jewelries needs extra care, they are susceptible to sweats and liquid which they tend to discolor rather easily if left with no care. It is highly advisable to take out while shower and wiped with jewelry cloth after each wear so that it can lasts longer than usual.
14K Gold - 545 stamped:
A very common setting sold in jewelry store is 14K which simply means 54.5% of the settings is made up of gold and the other percentage made up of other metals such as silver, copper, nickle, and zinc. 14K is very durable due to the mixture of other metals as Gold is a malleable metal which means they can be bent rather easily. It is commonly used because it is great for daily wear and fashion jewelries without compromising the quality. One of the downfalls to this is that people with allergies to copper or nickel may get susceptible to it. Moreover, 14K may not be the best for those seeking investment in gold.
18K Gold - 750 stamped
The most versatile and the most beautiful percentage with the nearly perfect ratio in terms wanting both colors and durability. 18K Gold simply means that 75% of the settings is made up of gold which is also what FAYJADE commonly used in our setting. 18K gold is commonly used in engagement rings and wedding bands. It contains more gold than 14K and as a result, many preferred 18K as a sort of gold investment whilst having something to wear on a daily basis. Many Big Brands used 18K for their jewelry as it does not wear off the design of the jewelry.
22K and 24K - 916 stamped and 999 stamped
While not many 22K can be seen, it is not unheard of, this is because many have opted 24K gold instead. 22K simply means 91.6% of the metal settings is made up of gold and 24K simply means pure gold or 99.9%. Not many will choose these two amount of percentages amount for settings and usually will only be used to make gold jewelries on its own. The main reason is that gold is highly malleable and as a result, very susceptible to bending. Thus, when using these percentage amount to make jewelry settings, it does not last long as an everyday jewelry. For gold investors, 22K and 24K may be the best options to invest on if they don't plan to wear them on a daily basis.
