Understanding gold weight is something to look for when buying 18ct solid gold jewellery. This is because it affects the durability & price of your jewellery.
1. The lower the gold weight, the less durable your piece is.
Less gold means fewer materials holding your stones in place, making them more likely to fall out. Lower gold weight can make the jewellery weaker and more prone to damage.
If you're deciding between similar items or just looking for a piece, gold weight is a good comparison indicator.
2. The lower the gold weight, the lower the price.
Less gold (should) mean more affordable jewellery prices, but it often comes at the cost of durability and quality. While budget-friendly, lower gold weight pieces might not last as long. Many companies tend to hollow out or use less gold in their pieces to save on costs, impacting overall durability. For example, less gold used on a ring means that there's less strength on the prongs holding the stone up, resulting in a more fragile piece. You might ending up losing your valuable just like Keltie Knight losing her 4ct ring at the Golden Globes!
Balancing price and quality is key when choosing your perfect piece.
How do you find this information?
We provide the weight of gold in our website under product specifications for added transparency.
Many brands don’t often have it written in their description. However, you can contact them directly to attain the details.
