Check out some diamond ring settings here. Now, if you’re shopping for diamond jewelry, you might not have much of a choice: you’ll notice that most gold settings available for diamonds are at least 14K gold.

However, this difference is not that pronounced, and most people cannot tell 10K from 14K jewelry just by looking at its color.Īlso, keep in mind that due to its lower gold content, 10K gold may tarnish faster than 14K gold. When it comes to appearance, 14K gold has a color that is closer to that of pure gold.ġ0K gold looks less yellow due to its lower gold content. 14K gold may be more expensive, but its higher gold content also makes it softer and less durable. However, keep in mind that cheap doesn’t necessarily mean low quality.

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