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For me the choice has always been to wear 14carat gold chains, earrings. My wide wedding band is also 14carat gold. I have seen too many people go into a jewelers shop to have their 18carat gold jewelry repaired after having had it just a short period of time. Often it has gone through too much every day abuse to even consider having it repaired properly. Not only can it be difficult to restore but the cost of the repair is sometimes not worth the effort. Better to buy a new item.

The next time you wish to purchase a gold chain, ring a gold bracelet or a pair of gold earrings why not consider 14carat gold instead. It will last longer. It can take more abuse, it is relatively reasonable to repair. Whenever possible try to find Jewelry that is rhodium plated as this type of covering will extend the life and add more luster to your gold jewelry Unless you can afford a gold bullion, and today’s economy being what it is 14carat gold is a much more affordable option.

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We often hear this noun-carat.It’s a unit usually used in jewelry.

Even though bigger may seem better when it comes to diamonds and rare gems, this isn’t always the case. In fact, as important as carat weight may be, it is not the only important determining factor when evaluating a stone’s value. Jewelers also look at a gemstone’s clarity, cut and color. In this article however, we’ll focus exclusively on the carat and how it affects a gem stone’s value.

First, it’s important to remember that a carat is a measurement of weight, not size. A larger stone may be less dense and therefore have a lower carat weight than a smaller stone. Also, different stones have different carat weights, so a one-carat ruby will not be the same size as a one-carat sapphire.

Typically, diamonds are cut to similar proportions, meaning generic diamonds of a particular carat weight tend to be more or less the same size. For example, if someone wants a one-carat, round diamond, they’ll usually get a diamond that’s about 6.5 millimeters across the top, and if they want a two-carat, round diamond, it will be about 8.2 millimeters across.

But, what if the proportions are different? In addition to a stone’s density, how it’s cut (that is, its proportions) can also affect its size relative to carat weight. For example, if a cutter wants a very heavy carat weight, he will cut a stone deep to get the bulk of the weight in the bottom portion. This means the stone can look small, but still feel heavy.

Other examples include a stone that is cut with a shallow cut, usually done to bring out a lighter tone, which can make the gem appear larger despite its low carat weight.

Today, a carat is equal to approximately one-fifth of a gram and divisible by a hundred points. Typically, the higher the carat weight, the higher the price. In addition, certain carat weight levels carry particular price points. The difference in price between a 1.0 carat diamond and a .99 carat diamond is much greater than that between a .99 carat diamond and a .98 carat diamond.

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