What is the difference between 14, 18, and 24 carat gold ?
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GOLD, PRECIOUS METAL PAR EXCELLENCE, HAS OCCUPIED A PROMINENT PLACE IN THE WORLD OF JEWELRY FOR MILLENNIA. ITS BRILLIANT SHINE AND RARITY MAKE IT THE MATERIAL OF CHOICE FOR THE CREATION OF SUMPTUOUS AND TIMELESS JEWELRY. FROM ANCIENT EGYPT TO CONTEMPORARY SOCIETIES, GOLD HAS ALWAYS SYMBOLIZED LUXURY, WEALTH AND REFINEMENT. ITS MALLEABILITY ALLOWS CRAFTSMEN TO SHAPE IT ACCORDING TO THEIR INSPIRATION, CREATING UNIQUE AND MAGNIFICENT PIECES.
AS A NOBLE METAL, GOLD TRANSCENDS EPHEMERAL FASHION TRENDS, REMAINING A UNIVERSAL SYMBOL OF PRESTIGE AND ELEGANCE.
HOWEVER, NOWADAYS GOLD IS PRESENTED AND USED IN DIFFERENT FORMS AND IN PARTICULAR IN DIFFERENT TITLES; 14K GOLD, 18K GOLD AND 24K GOLD. SO WE WILL SEE THEIR DIFFERENCES AS WELL AS THEIR USEFULNESS IN THE JEWELRY WORLD.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR GOLD JEWELLERY IN PARIS? OUR WORKSHOP-SHOP “la lueur de l’aube” LOCATED IN PARIS 6E OFFERS MULTIPLE JEWELS IN 18 CARAT GOLD (OR 18K).
FIRST OF ALL, WHAT DOES THE TERM CARAT MEAN?
The carat is a unit of measurement used to assess the purity of gold and other precious metals. It represents the proportion of pure gold in an alloy, expressed in 24ths. Thus, a piece of 18-carat gold jewelry contains 18 parts pure gold out of a total of 24 parts, so 75% pure gold.
This measurement is crucial in the jewelry industry to guarantee the quality and value of gold pieces. The higher the carat number, the purer and more precious the gold.
14-carat gold (or 14k)
14-carat gold is an alloy commonly used in the jewelry industry, made up of 58.3% pure gold and 41.7% other metals. This proportion guarantees strength and durability, while retaining gold's characteristic golden color. 14-carat gold jewelry is popular for its balance between quality and affordability, offering an ideal compromise between purity and resistance to wear. They are often chosen for their financial value and their ability to retain their lustre over time.
18-carat gold (or 18k)
18-carat gold is a highly prized alloy in the jewelry industry, composed of 75% pure gold and 25% other metals such as copper, zinc or palladium. This high proportion of gold gives jewelry a rich, intense golden hue, while ensuring excellent resistance and durability. 18-carat gold pieces are appreciated for their superior quality and intrinsic value, making them a popular choice for engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewelry.
The "750" marking is often used to identify 18-carat gold jewelry, attesting to its purity and authenticity. Their remarkable brilliance and sparkle make them timeless pieces, handed down from generation to generation, and valuable investments in the world of jewelry.
OUR PARIS-BASED BOUTIQUE-ATELIER "LA LUEUR DE L'AUBE" OFFERS HAND-MADE, CUSTOMIZED JEWELRY in 18K gold.
24k gold (or pure gold)
24-carat gold, also known as pure gold, is 99.9% pure gold, with no other metals added. In the jewelry industry, it is rarely used in its pure state due to its extreme malleability, which makes it too soft to be fashioned into durable jewelry.
However, it is sometimes used for special applications where purity is paramount, such as the manufacture of collector's items or commemorative medals. 24-carat gold jewelry can be made by placing a thin layer of pure gold on a more solid metal core, creating so-called "gold-plated" jewelry. While these pieces offer the luxurious shine of pure gold, they are more affordable and more durable than solid 24-carat gold.
la lueur de l'aube: your artisanal 18-carat gold jewelry store in paris
LA LUEUR DE L'AUBE IS A HIGH-END JEWELRY BRAND. IT OFFERS A RANGE OF ORIGINAL JEWELS INSPIRED BY NATURE, DISTINGUISHED BY THEIR TEXTURE AND THE PLAY OF LIGHT ON THE MATERIAL. THESE SPARKLING JEWELS FEATURE UNIQUE TEXTURES THAT REFLECT THE DESIGNER'S CREATIVITY AND SENSIBILITY.
NATURE IS AN INEXHAUSTIBLE SOURCE OF INSPIRATION FOR THESE JEWELS. THEY PAY HOMAGE TO FLORA AND FAUNA, OFFERING STUNNING CREATIONS. THE "LUEUR DE L'AUBE" COLLECTION OFFERS MORE THAN TWENTY COLLECTIONS OF JEWELRY, available in 18k gold, INCLUDING :
