14k / 18k Gold
Solid gold is the least reactive metal and will not oxidize or discolor. However, the 14k and 18k alloys gives pieces additional tensile strength, a beautiful subtle hue, and incredible shine. 14k is generally the standard for daily wear jewelry as it is more scratch resistant and will not bend or wear out as easily as 18k, 22k, or 24k gold.
WEAR
Gold will develop small scratches from normal wear. However, gold is more resistant to scratches and will retain its shine longer than metals like platinum.
CARE
Gold can be polished at any time to look just like new. Each polishing session will slightly thin out the gold since the top layer of the metal is essentially being removed each time.