2007-02-27 03:06:45 · 19 answers · asked by Lynsey D 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
this is going to sound bad, but the higher the carat, the softer the gold is. so an 18 carat gold ring will scratch more easily than a 9 carat ring. but most wedding/engagement rings are at least 14 carat anyway...so i wouldn't be concerned. if you're really worried, try to scratch it and see how easy it is...if it eaves a mark, it's probably a higher carat, if not, it's a lower carat.
2007-02-27 03:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by Duelen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, if there isn't a hallmark, chances are it's not real gold. The lower the number on the ct count, the stronger the metal is. So an 18ct would be softer, and easilly dented. A 10ct would be stronger and less likely to dent. Most mens rings are made with 10ct gold, and most womens are anywhere inbetween.
2007-02-27 11:10:37 · answer #2 · answered by kari w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the obvious one is that the 9ct will be lighter in colour and weight. I have a nifty little trick as well, if you rub the ring against your hand it will leave a dark mark where you rubbed it, the darker the mark the higher the carat.
2007-02-27 11:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by missshoppieshoppie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I assume we are talking yellow gold here.
9KT is much paler in colour as it is only 37.5% Pure Gold=375
18KT is richer more soumptous 75% Pure Gold =750
14KT (in between) is 58.5% Pure Gold=585
22KT (the purest) is91.6% Pure Gold=916
If it is white gold, the only way is to read the hallmark.
Hence, you should equip yourself with a manifying glass.
Failing that take it to a jeweller.
2007-02-27 12:46:59 · answer #4 · answered by Zasetti 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
9ct gold is a lighter colour than 18ct. also 9ct isnt as soft as 18ct.hope this helps.
2007-02-27 11:18:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the density and the color you best bet is a jeweler aslo if you just got married and youl love the guy it doesnt matter its the thought that counts if your getting a divorce see what its worth and sell it or get your jeweler to make it into a dart to throw at pictures of him
2007-02-27 11:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the ring in your possession take it to a jeweler - if it's online or whatever, contact the place that's selling it. Otherwise I have no idea.
2007-02-27 11:37:46 · answer #7 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a jeweler
2007-02-27 11:18:12 · answer #8 · answered by Dee G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to a jewelers and ask.
2007-02-27 11:28:20 · answer #9 · answered by rhonda_seiler 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no such thing as 9ct gold. The lowest it could be is 10ct., otherwise it wouldn't be considered gold.
2007-02-27 11:10:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋