The appearance of 14k gold is related to the characteristics of gold itself, and it was explored in practice to meet the needs of durability and diversity of jewelry. One of the characteristics of gold is that it is soft, difficult to set and difficult to make beautiful jewelry styles.
Especially when precious gems such as pearls, precious stones and jadeite are inlaid, it is easy to lose. The ancients found that adding a small amount of silver, copper, zinc and other metals to pure gold can increase the hardness and toughness of gold, and then make various gold ornaments.
Characteristics of 14k gold
14k gold does not rust and corrode easily, so gloss retention is good. 24K gold is too soft to be inlaid. 14K gold is used when general jewelry requires hardness. 14K gold is hard in texture, high in toughness and elasticity, and can be inlaid with all kinds of precious stones at a moderate price, so it is increasingly loved by people. It is a hot precious metal in the jewelry market and has gradually become a fashion consumption trend.