Important Facts

14k Gold Diamond Earrings

If you’re seeking a diamond-metal combination, there’s nothing more popular than 14K gold diamond earrings. Many earrings are made of a nickel-base alloy of some sort, making people who are allergic to get hives, and using this precious metal prevents this. They are not only beautiful, but also wear-friendly since, unlike sterling silver, they don’t tarnish.

One thing you can say about gold earrings is that they are timeless pieces that are always in style. Gold is a versatile metal, able to be worked in virtually any shape, whether it be small, but sturdy, strands to thin sheets. In fact, just one ounce has the ability to be hammered into an extremely thin sheet measuring at ten feet square. Artisans, especially makers of gold earrings, can manipulate gold into any desired shape.

When choosing gold earrings you need to look at the gold’s karat factor. Different karat numbers are what describe just how much pure gold is in the earrings. The percentage of gold in the earrings is higher when the karat number is higher. For example, 24K earrings are pure gold, 18K is 75% gold with 18 parts of gold and 6 parts of another metal, 14K, the most common, is 58.3% gold with 14 parts of gold and 10 parts of another metal, 12K is 50% gold with 12 parts of gold and 12 parts of another metal, and, lastly, 10K, the minimum karat that can be described as gold, is a mere 41.7% gold with 10 parts gold and 14 parts of another metal. Gold earrings made in Europe will have different markings. For example, 18K will be marked as 750, 14K will be marked as 585, and 12 K will be marked as 417. These marking stand for the percentage of gold the earrings contain.

Most gold earrings aren’t made of pure gold since it can be quite soft and not very practical for daily wear. In mot cases, other metals will have been mixed with the gold in order to heighten the durability, as well as lower the price.

If you plan to wear your earrings on a daily basis choose 14k gold diamond earrings. If you want to purchase gold diamond earrings that  last a very long time, then make sure you buy a high quality item.

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