14K Gold Women's Jewelry

14K gold is 58.5% pure gold, the most popular grade for diamond jewelry. The reason is balance: hard enough for prongs to hold stones securely and for the surface to resist scratches in everyday wear, while the gold colour stays warm and beautiful. 14K gold comes in all three colours: white gold makes diamonds look brightest but needs re-plating after long wear; yellow gold is warm and luxurious with no plating needed; rose gold is soft and suits many skin tones. Compared with 18K, 14K gold is slightly paler and contains less gold, but in return it's harder and easier on the budget. For slim rings, stone bands or earrings worn every day, 14K is usually the most sensible choice. Keeping 14K jewelry beautiful: take it off for heavy work or swimming; small scratches polish out easily; if stones look dull, soak in warm water with a little dish soap and brush gently.