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My engagement ring is 18k white gold. I have found a wedding band online that I love, but we haven't had a chance to go look at it yet. The band, however, only comes in 10k white gold. Will the gold look different up against my engagement ring? Is the luster, color, etc. different between the two grades? I don't want to waste my time looking if the gold is not going to match. Thanks!!!!!!!!

2007-11-12 07:58:21 · 15 answers · asked by ♥uuɐuuǝɾ♥ 4 in Family & Relationships Weddings

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The gold wont look all that different BUT.....I would not get it. 10 Karat gold is much harder than 18 and it will wear away at your engagement ring. Believe me, it will wear a groove into it. My sister had an 18 Karat engagement ring, sitting between a 9 carat wedding band and an eternity ring. And the band on her engagement ring wore down heaps. Stick with 18 karat for your wedding band. Find another. Ask any jeweller and they will tell you the same thing.

2007-11-12 08:02:53 · answer #1 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 1 0

The difference between 10 and 18 is the other metal that is used to dilute pure gold(24K). Gold is one metal that combines with a alot of other metals easily. Metals used most often is silver, platinum,tin,or copper. While silver,tin and platinum are basically white metal and will lighten up the yellow color of gold, copper will make the gold more orange.
The other difference between silver and platinum is the cost - platinum being as costly as gold.

If you are concerned about color, this is a side by side match...it is the only way.

The colors of gold is like a rainbow, it can vary that much.
The lustre will be the same. There is no way to tell what grade of gold it is except by the markings on the inside of the ring. Otherwise it needs to be melted down, the gold is then separated from the other metals and weighed. Needless to say...Lab work.
A difference you don't see, but it is there is the "hardness of the gold" The less the karats, the harder the gold, as the other metal are stronger.

2007-11-12 08:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

Yes, there will be a slight difference in color. My wedding ring is 10k gold, while my wife's is 24. (Ours is not white gold, so I can't speak for that, but I can assume that white will do the same general idea as regular gold) There is a difference, but most of the time, no one will notice. Obviously, if they are looking close, they may see the difference, but most people will never really notice it at all. If you have a picture of a wedding band that you like, take it to a local jeweler and see if they can duplicate it in 18k.

2007-11-12 08:03:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Chances are likely it will be a different color because 18k requires it to be closer to solid gold. With nearly any mix it will change it. Look at it anyhow, it might not be a big enough difference.

EDIT: It's 18k that's softer, not 10k. The closer to 24k you get the more is pure gold. Gold in general is a soft metal. Easily bendable and breakable. Someone said it was the opposite and thought I should clear that up.

2007-11-12 08:07:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

The gold will look the same in color, but be different in how durable the ring will hold up in the long run. 10K will last longer, dent/scratch less, and last longer because it has less real gold mixed into the ring. And the 18k will tend to warp and scratch/dent over time because there is more gold content and gold is softer than the other elements they mix with the ring to create it. So over time the rings may appear to look different because one will be more beat up than the other...

2007-11-12 08:02:29 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. June 6th, 2009 3 · 1 0

no difference in color since they are both white gold.
The difference in the 18k vs 10k is actual tensile strength of the gold.
Sorry but your band on the ring (18) will bend, or dent far easier than the 10k band.
It is why 10k and 14 k are used in those clumsy high school rings. The makers know that high schoolers are tough on jewlrey.

2007-11-12 08:02:27 · answer #6 · answered by Bernard M 1 · 1 0

It has to do with the amount of gold that is in the actual metal mixture (alloy)- gold in it's pure form is too soft to use alone, so it has to be mixed. I would think there would be a difference in color. But you will never know until you look at it!

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2007-11-12 08:01:24 · answer #7 · answered by smellyfoot ™ 7 · 1 0

10k is fairly soft. i wouldn't suggest it for a wedding band. 18k is a much sturdier choice, you don't want to have to replace your wedding band because it got worn down over the years. If you are sure that band is what you want, bring a photo of it to a jeweler, they can most likely help you track it down in 18k. If they can't, they may be able to make it for you!

2007-11-12 08:06:57 · answer #8 · answered by Lucky 3 · 0 1

It will match fine, however, it will not be as strong as the 18 kt white gold so you have to becareful with it...10kt is not as durable and more likely to bend. White gold is also made of alloys...10kt has more nickle and copper in it. If you have an allergy to copper or nickle then you may want to go with 18 kt white gold like your ring. I am allergic and cannot wear 10 kt white gold for this reason...but as far as it matching and looking beautiful, you won't have any problems!

2007-11-12 08:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1 2

10K is not nearly as good as 18K......No way no how. This is a permanent ring...wait until you can afford one that goes with what you have. You will be much happier with the results.

2007-11-12 08:03:34 · answer #10 · answered by Toffy 6 · 1 1

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