14k Ring

Gold is the metal for which people have yearned since years. Many bloody wars have been fought for gold. Since earliest times, it was a fact that the amount of gold you possessed showed your power and authority. Gold has been used since long for making jewellery. gold rings are considered as an asset for the buyer but when presented; its an asset to the receiver. 14 karats gold is said to be the ideal karat gold for rings and wedding bands. 14k rings are strong and will not corrode easily.

To know what exactly a 14k ring is, you should know about the metallic characteristics of gold. Naturally, gold is metallic yellow in color. It is a very soft metal so it can be easily molded into shapes. But for preparing ornaments out of it, gold should be mixed with some impurities to make it strong and durable. So metals such as copper, nickel, zinc etc.. are alloyed with gold. Gold's purity is measured in terms of karats. 24 karats gold is pure gold. 14k ring prepared from gold means that it has 58.33% of gold content and the rest is harder metals such as nickel, copper, palladium or zinc. Same way an 18k gold ring is 75% pure gold and rest is other metal alloys.

Now which ring is better, a 14k ring or an 18k ring? A 14k ring has a greater amount of other metals. This makes the ring more hard and strong. So, a 14k ring is scratch resistant. Thus, if you lead an active routine, purchasing 14k ring is better option than an 18k ring. If you wear your rings while doing works such as cleaning car, gardening or playing a 14k ring wont get scratches. It is more wear and tear resistant as compared to an 18k ring. If you take out your rings and work then an 18k ring is more beneficial. There are few people who are allergic to the metals mixed with gold. So platinum a hypoallergenic metal can be mixed with gold. A 14k ring of white gold will be free of allergic reactions.

Many rings are sent for repairing to the jewelers. And most of the times it is found that it is an 18k ring with some scratch, wear out or diamond out of place problem. And women don't like to rip off their engagement rings for repair purpose. So, it is advised to buy a 14k ring. A gold ring will take years to tarnish and years to wear out and it is really not a scary thing. You can just go to some well known jeweler and get your ring polished or rhodium plated. The shopkeeper will just take couple of hours to clean up your ring and you will be surprised to see your new shining and glittering ring. Purchasing a 14k ring from internet is very convenient as they provide you with a wide collection to choose from. You can also get referrals from your friends or family members about good and reputed jewelers. But, beware of the fake rings and avoid scams.