Why buy 9ct gold

So it is the case with 9ct and 18ct gold. Pure gold is a beautiful rich yellow metal worshiped and highly prized by many societies throughout human history. It is well known and accurate to say that pure gold is a soft but highly durable metal not suitable for most jewellery manufacture.

The amount and type of other materials alloys added determines the final carat gold content of the gold alloy. There are many different recipes for gold alloys, for our purposes we will just describe the more common jewellery alloys. Soft and extremely durable. This is an ideal metal alloy for making pieces such as engagement and wedding rings that need to last at least a lifetime! Due to this metals lower durability and tendency to tarnish, corrode and react with its wearers skin, Metal Urges choose not to work with it.

An engagement ring made from 9ct gold can not be expected to last more than a lifetimes normal wear. The obvious question here is why would an alloy like the above even be labeled as gold. It is after all only just a little over third pure gold. You will likely notice tarnish more on 9ct rose gold due to the higher copper content and less on white gold. If it makes you happy, if you have considered the differences and if it means you can have the piece of jewellery you want within your budget, wear 9ct gold.

I happily make custom jewellery and engagement rings for clients in both 9ct and 18ct gold, depending on their budget and personal preferences. I also have a range of 9ct rose gold and 9ct yellow gold jewellery in the shop to provide more affordable options than I could in 18ct gold. Here is a more in depth rundown on the characteristics of 9ct gold and 18ct gold. Durability: How much wear does your jewellery get and how long does it need to last?

Other countries may use different purities such as 10ct, 14ct and 22ct. Carat ct , often referred to as karat k in other countries, indicates the purity of the metal. Pure gold 24ct is generally too soft to use in jewellery and is alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness.

All factors equal, an 18ct gold ring will hold up to everyday wear better than a 9ct gold ring when compared over a long period of time. Resistance to tarnishing and corrosion is another factor to consider. Continue reading About Larsen Jewellery. Ethically made. Why we care. Expert advice from qualified jewellers.

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