14k vs 18k Rose Gold

14K vs. 18K Rose Gold: A Side by Side Comparison To the uninitiated eye, gold is gold right? But not everything that’s gilded is great. Customers often ask us “What is the difference between 14k and 18k gold?” “What does those numbers even mean?” Since rose gold rings are our bestsellers, let’s compare 14k vs. 18k rose gold. You’ve probably heard the term karat thrown around. Karat is the unit used to measure the purity of gold. “Pure gold” is 24 karat (of Bruno Mars song fame). It’s not 100% pure—just 99.99%, but that’s the best that can be created. There is no higher form than 24K, so don’t believe any jeweler that would try to sell you otherwise. One karat contains 1/24 pure gold (about 4.17% pure gold). The higher karat amount, the more pure gold content it contains. Pure 24 karat gold has a bright yellow color and is relatively soft, so it is often used in coins or bars. While it’s pureness is desirable, its softness doesn’t make it ideal for jewelry. To make it