Introduction

Gold is represented by atomic number 79 and the chemical symbol Au. 14K gold is most commonly used for engagement and wedding rings and Its content is made up of 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. It is the combination of nickel, zinc, copper, and rhodium plating that makes it more durable, and resistant to rust and corrosion. It has a yellow hue appearance that is brighter than a 10k gold.

How to identify

Identifying a 14k gold in stores are pretty simple, just look at the tag on the packaging and the description will be there. But outside the store, you just need to look at the stamp which denotes its purity to identify it. The stamp is commonly known as a hallmark and has been used for centuries. Although stamp is not needed in the US, we will still learn about the list of stamp types.

• 14K / 14Kt – indicating the jewelry is made with 14k gold.
• 14K P – 14k plumb gold ( contains no less than 14k gold per 24 parts).
• 14K 585 / 585 – the amount of gold in the alloy per 1000 units. ( 585 is used instead of 583 to indicate the gold is slightly purer).
• 14K GP – indicate it is not pure gold but gold plated.
• 14K GEP / 14K GE – it is gold electroplated with 14k gold to the existing metal.
• 14K GF – a layer of gold wrapped to the existing metal also called gold filled.

The color

There are 3 types of color in 14K gold, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold. The type of alloy used and the percentage used will indicate its color. If you are looking for a piece of jewelry for an engagement, wedding, or even as a gift then baby gold is all you need. Get the best designs and finest gold from the baby gold store. Visit this site, babygold.com to get more info on the design and varieties.

1). White gold

The combination of pure gold, silver, nickel, palladium, and rhodium coating is called white gold. It is more durable than platinum and is one of the favorite gold around. Best suited for fair skin tones.

2). Yellow gold

A combination of pure gold, zinc, and copper is called yellow gold. It is the most hypoallergenic of all gold types and the easiest to maintain. It is famously used for weddings and engagements. Best suited for darker skin tones.

3) Rose gold

The combination of pure gold and copper is called rose gold. The more copper there is the more bright the red color will be. The most durable among the three gold and the most romantic too. Suited for all skin tones.

14K gold is the most famous gold that is used in weddings and engagements. So choose the best gold that suits you with the guide given.