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14K

14K stands for 14-karat gold, an alloy containing 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metals, by mass. This yields a fineness of 58.3% gold, commonly denoted as 14K, 585, or 583 in some markets.

The remaining 41.7% consists of alloy metals such as copper, silver, nickel, zinc, or palladium, chosen to

Color variants include yellow, white, and rose gold. Yellow 14K uses copper and silver to achieve the

Durability and wear: 14K is harder and more resistant to scratching than higher-purity gold, making it well

Care and markings: 14K jewelry is typically stamped with 14K or 585/583 marks. In some regions, the

adjust
color,
ductility,
and
hardness.
traditional
hue;
white
14K
may
use
nickel,
palladium,
or
platinum
group
metals,
and
is
often
rhodium
plated
to
improve
whiteness;
rose
14K
has
a
higher
copper
content
for
a
reddish
tint.
suited
for
everyday
jewelry
such
as
rings
and
bracelets.
However,
it
is
not
as
softly
colored
or
malleable
as
18K
or
24K
gold.
exact
composition
may
vary
slightly
by
manufacturer.
Those
with
nickel
sensitivity
should
verify
alloy
composition,
especially
in
white
gold
pieces
that
may
contain
nickel.