FAQs
Precious Metals
What is the difference between 14K and 18K?
◦14K or 585 contain 58.5% gold or 14 parts pure gold and 10 part other metals.
◦18K or 750 contain 75% gold or 18 parts pure gold and 6 part other metals.
Is 14K and 18K still considered solid gold?
Yes, 14K and 18K are solid gold through and through. Other alloys are added to enhance the properties of the solid gold for durability and are what give it the different hues.
Do you have jewelry made of higher gold content?
18K is usually the highest gold content used for jewelry because anything containing more gold is too soft and pliable to hold stones.
Do you offer Platinum?
Platinum is a soft and precious metal. We only offer platinum with at least 1.5mm band width.
Diamonds
Are all diamonds certified?
Not all diamonds are certified. Generally, only larger diamonds are certified.
Are lab diamonds real diamonds?
Yes! Lab grown diamonds are chemically and structurally the same as mined diamonds.
Are lab diamond and moissanite the samething?
While both gemstones are created in a lab environment, they have distinct mineral compositions and varying levels of hardness. Moissanite consists of silicon carbide, whereas diamonds are composed solely of carbon.
What are the differences between lab diamond and moissanite?
Moissanites exhibit superior fire and brilliance in comparison to diamonds. Moissanite's dispersion results in reflecting almost double the amount of color compared to diamonds. The hardness of lab diamonds is 10, whereas moissanites have a hardness of 9.25.