{"id":21579,"date":"2025-12-18T17:54:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/?p=21579"},"modified":"2025-12-18T17:54:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T17:54:49","slug":"14k-vs-18k-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/14k-vs-18k-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"14k vs 18k Gold: Choosing the Best Metal for Your Jewelry"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-28px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">Gold is gold&#8230;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>right? Not exactly.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">D<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">urability<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">color, weight and<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">even how your\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">stones<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>sit<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>all change with each karat.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\">\u00a0Keep reading to explore the differences<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW147668177 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>between 14k and 18k gold.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW147668177 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-8px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2>14k vs 18k Gold Content<\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\">When you see 14k or 18k gold, the \u201ck\u201d is more than a letter\u2014it tells you how much pure gold is in the piece.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\">Pure gold is naturally soft, so<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>mixed with other metals to create jewelry<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>strong enough for everyday wear. A higher karat means a higher percentage of gold, which affects everything from color and durability to weight and price, making gold content<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\">an important factor<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW193230463 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>when choosing between 14k and 18k gold.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW193230463 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">What Do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">es<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">14k<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Gold Mean?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35353363 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353363 BCX0\">14k gold is made of 58.3% pure gold, mixed with other metals like silver,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353363 BCX0\">copper<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353363 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35353363 BCX0\">or zinc.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW35353363 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">What Do<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">es<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">18k<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>Gold Mean?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW35063574 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35063574 BCX0\">18k gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35063574 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35063574 BCX0\">contains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35063574 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35063574 BCX0\">75% pure gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW35063574 BCX0\">, with the remaining 25% made up of those same alloy metals.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW35063574 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW192292455 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW35063574 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW131608609 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131608609 BCX0\">Those added metals<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131608609 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>affect<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131608609 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131608609 BCX0\">how the jewelry looks,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131608609 BCX0\">feels<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131608609 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and wears over time.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW131608609 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/types-of-gold-jewelry\/&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Explore More Types of Gold&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW25804496 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25804496 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">14k vs 18k Gold<span> C<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW25804496 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">olor<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW202703339 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202703339 BCX0\">If you put 14k and 18k gold side by side,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202703339 BCX0\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202703339 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>often notice the difference right away.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202703339 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202703339 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136377773 BCX0\">18k gold has a richer, warmer yellow tone<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136377773 BCX0\">because of<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136377773 BCX0\">its higher gold content.<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202703339 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW108686365 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108686365 BCX0\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW202703339 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW108686365 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108686365 BCX0\">14k gold appears slightly lighter and more muted, which some people<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108686365 BCX0\">actually prefer<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108686365 BCX0\">,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221;]<h3>Does 14k Gold Fade?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW152446350 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152446350 BCX0\">14k gold is made to last, so it<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152446350 BCX0\">won\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW152446350 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>\u201cfade\u201d like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/gold-plated-vermeil-filled-jewelry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plated<\/a> jewelry can, but over time it may develop a soft patina or tiny scratches from everyday wear. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/jewelry-cleaning-inspection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regular cleaning<\/a> can keep it looking bright and shiny for years.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW152446350 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-20px|auto||auto||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;23px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW11208775 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW11208775 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW126575425 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126575425 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">14k vs 18k Gold Durability<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126575425 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW11208775 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW234743870 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW234743870 BCX0\">This is where lifestyle really comes into play.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW234743870 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157876589 BCX0\">If<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157876589 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157876589 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>planning to wear your jewelry often, longevity matters.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW11208775 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW234743870 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW29213720 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29213720 BCX0\">14k gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29213720 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>is more durable because it<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29213720 BCX0\">contains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29213720 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>a higher percentage of alloy metals. That makes it more resistant to scratches and dents, which is why<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29213720 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW29213720 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>a popular choice for engagement rings and everyday jewelry.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW29213720 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\">18k gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\">, while still suitable for daily wear,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>is softer due to its higher gold content.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\">It can show signs of wear more easily over time, especially on rings or bracelets that see a lot of<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\">activity,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177594855 BCX0\">but many people appreciate the gentle patina it develops with age.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW177594855 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW11208775 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW234743870 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW29213720 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW48480693 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW259433002 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259433002 BCX0\">If<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259433002 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259433002 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>hands-on or<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259433002 BCX0\">don\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW259433002 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>want to think twice about wearing your jewelry every day, 14k might be the better fit.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW259433002 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/14k_ring.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; alt=&#8221;14k Gold Band&#8221; title_text=&#8221;14k_ring&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;10px|auto||auto||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW225471049 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW225471049 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Stone Security and Setting Strength<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW225471049 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW225471049 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW140949528 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140949528 BCX0\">This is especially important for diamond<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140949528 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and precious gemstone<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW140949528 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>rings.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW140949528 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW225471049 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW140949528 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW56360248 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56360248 BCX0\">14k gold is stronger, which allows prongs and settings to better hold stones in place over time. This makes it a favorite for engagement rings, pav\u00e9 designs<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56360248 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW56360248 BCX0\">and styles with delicate details.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW56360248 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW225471049 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW140949528 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW56360248 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW109264629 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109264629 BCX0\">Though still dependable, 18k gold is a softer metal.<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW109264629 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW109264629 BCX0\">Jewelers often compensate by designing slightly thicker prongs or settings to protect the stone.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW109264629 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW225471049 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW140949528 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW56360248 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW109264629 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW192577529 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW192577529 BCX0\">If maximum durability and peace of mind are priorities, 14k gold often has the edge.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW192577529 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW126485882 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW126485882 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Weight and Feel<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126485882 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW126485882 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW266024306 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266024306 BCX0\">This is one of those details you might not think about<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266024306 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266024306 BCX0\">until you try both on.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW266024306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"EOP SCXW126485882 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW266024306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW173607843 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173607843 BCX0\">18k gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW173607843 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>is slightly heavier and feels more substantial on the hand. Some customers love that added weight because it feels luxurious and special.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW173607843 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW94444384 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94444384 BCX0\">14k gold is a bit lighter<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94444384 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>and more effortless to wear<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94444384 BCX0\">, making it comfortable for all-day wear.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW94444384 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW126485882 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW266024306 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><span class=\"EOP SCXW173607843 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-40px|auto||auto||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;11px|||||&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW57043072 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57043072 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">Comfort and Sensitivity<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW57043072 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\">Because it<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\">contains<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>more pure gold,<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\">18k gold<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>is often a good<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\">option<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91905669 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>for people with sensitive skin or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.borsheims.com\/blog\/hypoallergenic-earrings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metal allergies<\/a>. The higher gold content means fewer alloy metals that could potentially cause irritation.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW91905669 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW57043072 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW265687824 BCX0\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265687824 BCX0\">That said, most people wear 14k gold comfortably with no issues at all<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265687824 BCX0\">;<span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265687824 BCX0\">it\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW265687824 BCX0\"><span>\u00a0<\/span>been a jewelry staple for generations for a reason.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW265687824 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; 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