14K vs. 18K White Gold (for the wedding bands) Archived From: Off Topic |
We're in the process of buying bands and were wondering which way to go? Sort of leaning towards the 18K, but were informed by close friend that 14K would be preferable. Which did you choose and why? Is the difference in hardness/durability between 14K and 18K that much?
18k has a brighter gold look to it. 14k is what more people are used to seeing so, 18k could be mistaken for being fake.
Go with the white gold and a big ol' diamond, IMO. 
Good luck!
idohair said:18k has a brighter gold look to it. 14k is what more people are used to seeing so, 18k could be mistaken for being fake.
Go with the white gold and a big ol' diamond, IMO.
Good luck!
The 14 vs 18K white gold is for the wedding bands.
Already got and given the 1.04 ct princess, E, VVS1 on a 4-prongs platinum setting. 
I have 14K, and seeing the wear after 23 years, wouldn't want to go softer. Not sure which my wife has, but she doesn't bang it around like I do.
mapatsfan said:I have 14K, and seeing the wear after 23 years, wouldn't want to go softer. Not sure which my wife has, but she doesn't bang it around like I do.
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For regular, everyday wear either 14K or platinum.
18K is really too soft to hold stones in a normal 4-prong setting, so be prepared to add extra prongs and have the tips checked regularly. If the stones are inset into the metal itself (no prongs) it's safer, but still needs to be checked for wear around the edges.
jason243 said:mapatsfan said:I have 14K, and seeing the wear after 23 years, wouldn't want to go softer. Not sure which my wife has, but she doesn't bang it around like I do.
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Well, now that you put it that way...
iRabbitt said:For regular, everyday wear either 14K or platinum.
18K is really too soft to hold stones in a normal 4-prong setting, so be prepared to add extra prongs and have the tips checked regularly. If the stones are inset into the metal itself (no prongs) it's safer, but still needs to be checked for wear around the edges.
what about for a plain wedding band, no stones to hold in place?
PsychoFan said:
what about for a plain wedding band, no stones to hold in place?
We've never regretted purchasing our plain platinum bands 20 years ago.
They've held up remarkably well.
how's platinum compare in terms of hardness?
Extreme hardness. Can barely saw through the stuff.
18K should get more $$ after the divorce
14 because it's less gold and it won't become deformed since it's not real gold.
PuppyHole said:18K should get more $$ after the divorce
Actually, 23k would get the most $$. In India, which is the world's largest retail consumer of gold, 23k is preferred.
Why not Titanium? Lightweight and almost indestructable.
sage224 said:Why not Titanium? Lightweight and almost indestructable.
If your fingers swell (if you hurt your hand somehow), rings often have to be cut off, and medical staff have been having major issues cutting titanium rings. I think I will stick with gold or platinum.
I agree with the 14k'ers. It's harder than 18k (but will still wear over time). It is still real gold, WENEEDLIGHT, just alloyed more (has more non-gold material in it).
spitfiresuz said:sage224 said:Why not Titanium? Lightweight and almost indestructable.
If your fingers swell (if you hurt your hand somehow), rings often have to be cut off, and medical staff have been having major issues cutting titanium rings. I think I will stick with gold or platinum.
I thought they had tools for that now?
Get 10k but have the jeweler stamp it as 18k
kamalktk said:spitfiresuz said:sage224 said:Why not Titanium? Lightweight and almost indestructable.
If your fingers swell (if you hurt your hand somehow), rings often have to be cut off, and medical staff have been having major issues cutting titanium rings. I think I will stick with gold or platinum.
I thought they had tools for that now?
I think it depends on the medical facility. I wouldn't bet my finger on it!
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