Metal Guide
Rosec Jewel is offering you Gold jewelry in three Major colors which have further variants as per the Carat Value (10K-18K). The precious and semi-precious stones listed with us are studded in four prominent product categories, namely, rings, earrings, pendants, and bracelets available only in Gold. The price range of each product is based upon two key parts of the product, one is the carat value of gemstone and another is the carat value of gold. With the further increase in Carat value, the price for the product increases.
Gold
Gold is a precious metal that is highly valued and recognized as a source of investment worldwide. It has a remarkable resistance to corrosion and rust, offering high value to the metal in the jewelry industry. Edible gold is often used in the culinary world as an expensive garnish.
Purity of Gold
The purity of gold is typically measured in karats (K) or fineness. Karats represent the amount of pure gold in the metal alloy, with 24K being the highest and 10K being the lowest. Fineness is another way of measuring the purity of gold, and it is expressed as a percentage of pure gold in the alloy.
| 10K Gold | 14K Gold | 18K Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 10K gold is real gold buy the least pure and affordable | 14K gold is real gold with a high percentage of gold | 18K gold is pure real with the highest percentage of gold |
| Alloy made from 10:14 ratio | Alloy made from 14:10 ratio | Alloy made from 18:6 ratio |
| 10 parts of gold and 14 parts other metal | 14 parts of gold and 10 parts of other metal | 18 parts of gold and 6 parts of gold |
| Other metal copper, silver, nickel and zinc | Other metal copper, silver, nickel and zinc | 75% of pure gold is highest than 10k and 14k |
| 41.7% pure gold, lowest percentage of gold | 58.3% of pure gold is higher than 10k gold | Valuable and premium quality of gold |
| Greater strength and durability | Premium, affordable, and durable than 18k | 18K gold is suitable for showering and swimming pool |
| Ideal choice for daily wear jewelry | Ideal choice for daily wear jewelry | Need care and use for occasional wear |
| You can wear 10k gold in shower and swimming pool | 14K gold is suitable to wear in the shower | 18K gold is timeless and forever |
| Tarnish with time but it can easily removed | 14K gold will tarnish very little | 18K gold is more durable than 22k but softer than 14k gold |
Know more about Gold
There are three types of gold based on color, the most widely used one is yellow gold.
Yellow Gold
The color yellow, which is the iconic gold color is achieved by mixing copper, silver, and gold in a predefined combination. The royal color represents warmth and is considered the purest form of gold jewelry. It is the most preferred type of color and is widely used all over the world for a majority of gold ornaments. The gold color is considered as the 1st prize for various highly valued competitions such as Olympics.
| 10K Yellow Gold | 14K Yellow Gold | 18K Yellow Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 10K yellow gold contains 41.7% of gold | 14K yellow gold contains 58.3% of gold | 18K yellow gold contains 75% of gold |
| 35% copper and 23.5% of white gold alloy mix | 25.02% off copper and 16.68% of silver mix | 15% off copper and 10% of silver mix |
| Pale yellow color | Rich warm yellow color comes | Rich and warm golden hue in 18K |
Rose Gold
The gold with a pink hue is the Rose Gold. It is the inclusion of copper in the ratio of gold and another alloy. A different level of shade can be achieved by scaling the level of copper in the gold. More inclusion results in red gold and lighter as pink gold. The amazing colors are achieved as per the different kinds of metal used as an alloy in the creation of gold.
| 10K Rose Gold | 14K Rose Gold | 18K Rose Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 10K rose gold consists of 41.7% gold and 54% copper | 14K rose gold consists of 58.3% gold and 40% copper | 18K rose gold consists of 75% gold and 24% copper |
| 4.3% zinc and silver mix at a lower percentage | 1.3% of silver and zinc mixing | 1% of silver and zinc |
| Light pink hues | Warm pink color | Bright pink color |
White Gold
White gold is a combination of gold and silver. Plus rhodium as it offers the right amount of hardness to the jewel. This is the one color that will not be rusting out and will be requiring minimal maintenance.
| 10K White Gold | 14K White Gold | 18K White Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 10K white gold consists of 41.7% of real gold | 14K white gold contains 58.3% of real gold | 18K white gold consists of 75% of real gold |
| 58.3% of silver, nickel and palladium mixed with alloy | 41.7% of white metals like silver, nickel, and palladium alloy | 25% of white metal mix like silver, nickel, and palladium |
| Hardest alloy of 3 colors | The perfect balance of purity and durability | Most luxurious and similar to platinum |
Value
The value of gold is linked with the Carat of gold and it is not stable. The value of gold fluctuates and is precisely moving upward with the passage of time.
Suggestive Measure for Care
Regular cleaning of Gold will help you create a lifestyle to clean and care for gold jewelry on a timely basis. A specific suggestion to help you maintain the quality of gold is to keep it away from chlorine, the harsh chemical can degrade the gold over a period. While dish washing or using any liquid that has high chlorine, please remove your gold jewelry and proceed with your task.
Know More About Other Metals
Apart from gold, pieces of jewelry are made using two other metals, platinum, and silver. Platinum is priced above the value of gold and silver is the most reasonable precious jewel metal. Do not mistake White Gold with platinum or silver; only the color is the same but the characteristics are totally different.
Sterling Silver
A semi-precious metal is considered ideal as 92.5% Silver and majority of jewelry are made out of the same purity level. The highly durable one often gets oxidized or rust with time. A specific silver cleaning liquid is required to get rid of the black deposit. Fashion jewelry and gemstones are mostly created using sterling silver. The jewel industry is having a dense variety of sterling silver rings, earrings, bracelets, bangles, and pendants.
Recommended Care
Keeping silver away from chemicals in a dry place is highly recommended. Chemicals like Chlorine can adversely hamper the formation of your silver jewelry. Try to place your jewelry at a proper place and ensure, it is not cluttered up else will get damaged and gain scratches.
