Pros | Cons | |
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14K Gold | More affordable, durable |
Nickel content may cause allergic reaction. |
18K Gold | Contains more gold, higher investment value |
Less durable due to higher gold content. Nickel content may cause allergic reaction. |
Platinum | Excellent investment value, very durable |
Can be expensive |
Pros | Cons | |
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More durable than yellow gold, can replicate look of platinum at a lower price |
Will tarnish over time requiring maintenance (need to re-rhodium plate) |
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Does not tarnish - will always retain yellow color, traditionally most popular metal for rings |
More easily scratched than white gold due to no rhodium plating |
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Will not tarnish, extremely durable due to presence of copper |
Copper will naturally darken over time - can be good or bad depending on preference |
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Very durable material, best for gem security (prongs do not bend or break easily) |
Can be expensive |
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*$50 off first order over $1,000. Excludes lab diamond and natural diamond orders.
*$50 off first order over $1,000. Excludes lab diamond and natural diamond orders.