Yellow gold, renowned for its radiant warmth, begins in a vivid hue that proves too bold for delicate jewellery in its purest form. Blending with metals like silver and copper transforms it into a captivating sunny tone, striking a perfect balance between a gentle demeanour and robust strength.

Typically, in crafting elegant pieces like engagement rings and fine jewellery, the choice falls on 18K or 14K yellow gold, infusing varying blends of gold, copper, and silver for an exquisite, harmonious composition that stands the test of time.

The classifications '24K,' '18K,' and '14K' signify the gold purity in a gold-based alloy, such as yellow gold. While 24K represents the purest gold form, it's deemed too vibrant in color and too soft for crafting fine jewellery. Through the addition of copper and silver to pure gold, yellow gold emerges, striking a balance between a desirable hue and durability for daily wear.

At 14K, yellow gold encompasses 58% pure gold, resulting in a slightly lighter tone and increased scratch resistance due to a higher copper and silver ratio. Conversely, 18K yellow gold, comprising 75% pure gold, boasts a richer golden hue but is marginally softer than 14K. Although the durability difference between 18K and 14K yellow gold is minimal, the color intensity varies, with 18K often preferred for yellow gold rings.

Mak & Co. typically opts for 18K yellow gold as the standard choice while also accommodating requests for 14K yellow gold. Feel free to reach out to us for more information.

Absolutely, yellow gold is indeed genuine gold. When found in nature in its purest form, gold boasts a vivid orangey-yellow hue. However, 24K pure gold, though authentic, is deemed too bold in color and slightly lacking in durability to craft enduring jewellery pieces. Hence, it's blended with other metals to create the yellow gold commonly used in jewellery. Both 18K and 14K yellow gold remain authentic gold; however, they're alloys comprising additional metals like silver and copper for
enhanced strength and color variation.

Yellow gold embodies versatility, capable of exuding classic, time-honored vibes due to its historical roots or embracing a wholly contemporary essence through sleek, minimalist ring designs. While platinum took the lead for engagement rings in the late 20th century, the sunny allure of yellow gold is making a notable comeback in popularity.

Its captivating hue adds a charming character, flattering most skin tones with its warmth. This color also plays splendidly against colored gemstones such as sapphires and rubies, infusing vibrancy into diamond rings or creating striking contrasts.

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