Time to reconsider BUYING 14KT Jewelry?!

[@willp8629]

Here in the UK its hard to find nice chains in decent purity. The market is dominated by 9k, gold plated and hollow and you're over paying for the look rather than the gold weight. That's why I'd always go to Jacoje for my pieces and pay the shipping fee + customs fee. 100% worth it.

[@RICHLOTITO]

14 KT is totally respectable and should never be snubbed. 18KT and 22 KT are upgrades. Your doing a good job of teaching and informing. No one should leave snarky comments. That Miami Cuban link against the black T looks pretty sweet in White Gold. Rich L Huntsville AL

[@mxbblife_mu]

Yeah I'm not a big fan of the yellow in 14kt gold... It's weird looking once you get used to higher purity Gold. 14kt for White and Rose Gold is the way to go.

[@Wooooosaaaaaa]

10K is respect too if you wanted it, got it and love it. Real is real. If you saved up and got some real gold no matter the purity, that’s a goal worth pursuing. You’ll have less if you melt it but you still have GOLD around the neck baby📈

[@melissanacional9662]

Love higher purity chains. I’ve been daily wearing a 22k heavy link and 22k franco and they’ve held up just as well as when I daily wore 14k. Great point on making sure the place you buy from has quality pieces.

[@melissanacional9662]

22-24k is so much more durable around the neck than what the internet makes people believe

[@JIanniello0]

It really is 22k is only soft when compared to the lower karat gold alloys. My 22k franco has held up great, no difference between that and the 14k stuff. I would worry about 22k in rings and bracelets tho

[@VicOrlando]

@@melissanacional9662 I've seen your videos. You've got some money spent on some stuff ❤️

[@openranks4519]

22k coated over 14k, it’s not solid 22k

[@openranks4519]

@@melissanacional9662 it’s not solid sweetheart

[@northerncrozz8449]

This is a FANTASTIC and informative video! I personally prefer the colour of 18k gold. Especially against a black shirt. It's beautiful

[@richl9049]

Thanks Braden, fantastic video and great info. I have all 14kt now, but absolutely plan on adding a higher purity Jacoje piece. The richer gold color combined with a heavier weight really feels like it'll make that 18kt or 22kt piece feel even more like an investment and something to pass down. Thanks also for consistently reminding everyone of the golden rule - buy your gold by weight and purity and don't fall into the "mall" type store trap of hollow chains at high prices per gram. I pesonally love the fact that you guys carry solid pieces and always at very fair prices. Thanks again, Rich.

[@miket.8528]

I was in a shop earlier today and and I feel like you can really see the difference that much in person. You can always plate 22 or 24 over your 14 piece for like $200-300. Unless you absolutely want the weight 22k plated over 14k will get you that deep rich color.

[@seavee2190]

This is a nice commercial to get folks to spend more cash. Genius idea Jacoje..=)

[@757Key]

Right 🤦🏾‍♂️.....bc nothing is wrong with 14k

[@exkal215]

Informative informative informative. I like it when you make these types of videos. Knowledge is key. Thank you for what you do.

[@freedomfighter6549]

I personally like 18K, best of both worlds! Good amount of pure gold along with enough durability to wear everyday, even with a pendant.

[@cooloutac]

His 18-karat is what a Peruvian and Bolivian 14-karat solid gold chain looks like and what the American chains looed like over 20 or 30 years ago. I'm curious as to why its different now.

[@beezeal2042]

@CooloutAC a lot of 10k and 14k is plated in a higher purity, even some of jacoje peices

[@JIanniello0]

To me 18k is the perfect alloy

[@cooloutac]

@@beezeal2042 But what I'm saying is the complete opposite bud. Maybe that would explain the difference between Peru and Boolivia or chains sold in America from 20-30 years ago. But nowadays solid 14k pieces in America look like 10k.

[@beezeal2042]

@CooloutAC so I know if real old gold (like antique) then purity is probably higher then they calculated as they didn't have the technology they do now... I've seen a bunch of 14k sent thru xrf and all tests as so... mayb the cut or color varies from origin like other earth materials not sure

[@wrousseaumusic]

Raquel spoiling you Braden!!! Cartier is clean, just like the box lock on the smaller Cuban!! I personally love the box lock and do think it’s a mini flex on any chain. 24” would be the one for me. Smash! William R Richmond, Va

[@joshuahirsch9742]

Yessah!! My daily franco is 14k. But next purchase is most definitely higher purity. Keep giving the people what they want!

[@aaronberrelleza4439]

Love your videos man you should make a stess test video on all the different karets to see how many pounds it takes to break one

[@TheFoodReviewGuy]

I noticed how in the 14k vial the volume of the gold was a little bit less than the alloy and I was confused for a second. But then I remembered that it’s about the WEIGHT of the gold

[@johng2706]

14kt was my intro to the world of gold. I've since moved up in purity to 18kt for everyday wear and reserve my 22kt pieces for special occasions. Once you make that jump in purity there really is no going back.

[@louiet4905]

🙄🙄🙄

[@user5.56]

what kinda Special Occasions do u mean..? does Christmas.. Easter.. St Paddys Day.. Presidents day..?

[@readytoscratch7275]

Great video, can you make a video about white gold. I’ve always wondered how the make up was for that being that there isn’t any natural white gold, obviously it’s mixed with platinum and rhodium but how much?

[@julio-pierrefuertes2226]

I regret buying 14kt yellow gold. Go straight to 18kt looks so much better. On the other hand 22k is not for everyone is too yellow for my taste.

[@goldbytheounce4411]

Quality video for sure!! I still rock 14k, but I’ve def moved up to higher purity. Jacoje still a go for sure !!!

[@Odat]

I don’t believe in starting with 14k and working your way up. Just go big big right from the beginning and get 18k or 22k…even if you have to save for longer. Looks a lot more beautiful and feels a lot more substantial on the neck.

[@geckosalaplancha8286]

Hey do u sell your chains depending on spot price? If gold drops I. Price will your chains drops aswell?

[@tucsondillinger5407]

This was a great visual comparison👍🏻 1:26

[@marinevet92688]

I’d go higher purity (22k) if I was into yellow gold. However, I’m a white gold fan and can’t go 22k in white gold. Keep up the great content!

[@EastDallasKicks]

Haha that’s funny, I just realized gold and HVAC SEER ratings are about the same. 14 SEER is ok bare minimum 18 SEER is a costly upfront fee that only really gives an advantage in the long run sometimes.

[@GeekThomas]

Thanks for the info my guy. I love having a mixed variety of pieces in my collection. I wear the lower purity pieces to work…such as my wedding band and daily wear a 14k chain. But if i go out on special occasions I’ll wear my higher purity stuff.

[@EVSTravels]

I’ve got jewelry in 18k and 14k. They’re both pretty awesome.

[@VicOrlando]

For me it's always been durability. 18K still it for me in durability and color. I have a lot of 14k with no plating. 10k seems most common everywhere I go here in US.

[@reys7581]

Love my 14k 2.5mm Jacoje rope for daily wear.🌟

[@spacecat7715]

Thank you, Braden. But can you do a video talking about heavier chains and everyday wear? How heavy would a chain be before becoming too uncomfortable for everyday wear? I’m just curious if anything like 90 grams is too heavy for some people. I’m guessing it’s just down to personal preference, but I was just curious.

[@KelseyJonesrunescape]

I wear 24k gold chain 142 grams everyday. Used to wear 10k 90 grams everyday for over 5 years. I have videos on my channel of the chains. Hope this helps

[@spacecat7715]

@@KelseyJonesrunescape thank you. I know I can’t realistically afford 24 karat, but 18 or 22 karat depending on the chain is more my budget.

[@spacecat7715]

@@KelseyJonesrunescape do you have a Franco chain? Just curious.

[@KelseyJonesrunescape]

@@spacecat7715 I do not

[@spacecat7715]

@@KelseyJonesrunescape what’s your favorite chain style?

[@clifmc8289]

I was just debating 14k vs 18k, this helped make the decision to go 18kt DC rope (just waiting on your restock)

[@northerncrozz8449]

My first chain was a 2.5mm DC rope (18kt) from jacoje. I love the richness of the colour. I wish he had more chains in 18kt ! Great choice my guy

[@blyubovitsky]

Watch the video from Braden about 14k vs 18k rope chain. The color for those are not much different. Any other chain it’s visible, but not for rope. It might be because ropes are Peruvian. I hope it helps.

[@ryanblanchard2508]

For whatever reason, my 14k chains from Jacoje were tarnishing, though I believe my skin is very sensitive so I wouldn’t say that it’s a common thing and something to expect. They would get very dark after I wore them just one time and lose their luster and shine. I was cleaning them constantly. I sold them all and they were legit 14k, so it’s not like they were under purity. I bought a 5mm 22k rope from Jacoje and it puts the 14k to shame. I will never wear less than 22k again. The chain had no reaction to my skin when I wore it recently. Pure gold is definitely the way to go. The color is amazing and I’d rather have a piece that’s mostly gold content and very little alloy. I’ve looked at pure 24k jewelry but it can be crude. I think 22k is the sweet spot.

[@wooferjr169]

Yeah some people are super sensitive to even 14k gold. Imagine if you wore 10k gold lol.

[@seankiesling2054]

I can't be the only one who thinks the 14k looks better?

[@ryanblanchard2508]

Yes, you are. How can you even call it a “gold chain” when nearly 42% of the chain isn’t gold? 14k jewelry is just a bunch of metals mixed together with some gold. That’s an incontrovertible fact.

[@danielsan8310]

@@ryanblanchard2508no, he’s not. The color of 22k looks like pee.

[@thomastommy1192]

As always a very educational video. I always enjoy & look forward to them. I have been a fan of 14kt gold for many years. But I have always heard that if you have 18kt or 24kt you can get the current value of gold back on that peace if you decide to sell it. Is that true? Also, can you get that same price back on 22kt gold? I think 22kt is a beautiful color. I had never heard of 22kt gold until you Braden interduced it on your youtube videos. You are the best. I'll always be your fan. Stay well & safe.

[@rogerr.8507]

i think you can get the value back in certain countries more easily, like thailand on 23 karat

[@rogerr.8507]

maybe you would like Mene company, they sell 24k gold and will buy it back from you for 10% off spot price

[@xXxXxRedEyexXxXx]

If you are selling gold and you have 1 lb. Do you think you will make more money from 14k or 22k chains? I say you would make more from 14k because you can make more of 14k chains because you can stretch the gold. If you are going to buy a gold chain, the more gold in the chain the better. Why invest in materials that aren’t gold?

[@Odat]

Exactly why they push 14k gold lol. No other reason. It’s the money maker for them.

[@sparkonthehorizon]

I love me some solid 14k white gold...So does all this then become superfluous? (Asking honestly, and not trying to be a smart-a$$)...

[@EastDallasKicks]

Still trying to decide on caving in a buying a white gold 5.5mm flag curb bracelet or the actual chain 20’. Any of you have the bracelet to put videos up?

[@TheBoltdogg]

Love the pink hat

[@Odat]

18k, 21k or 22k only for me. The other stuff looks too pale and too watered down to be called gold imo. 18k color is a very rich yellow and 22k gives you that beautiful orange color. Can’t go wrong with either but something about wearing 22k makes it feel very special!

[@Mr.Lukas333]

Thanks for this comparison ✨

[@gregh_777]

im from the uk. they only sell 9k over here pretty much, thats why I got it from Jacoje. Hawaiian ropes are cheaper though. should of got it from there really. oh well.

[@abe5156]

i daily a 14k bracelet. After getting a 18k, I can't go back to 14k. It just doesn't even look like gold.

[@OnMyGrindEveryDay]

Do you still wear the 14k for daily? I’m in the same situation lol

[@jibjones1233]

Rocked 18k when I was younger and lost the chain since then I stayed at 14k. At this stage I'm saving up for a big 18k

[@tomassaler7889]

Will there be a restock for the 8 inch jacoje baby curb bracelets any time soon?

[@jondoe5305]

Can't decide between 18k white Cubans or 22k ropes/francos

[@CHOPPASLUGBM]

That big figaro is 🔥

[@markcameroon6613]

placed a order no one replying to email no phone ? over a week now

[@mysteriousperson1919]

22k for daily wear and 24k for special occasions

[@cooloutac]

I feel like the Bolivian and Peruvian gold 14 karat chains look more like the American imported 18-karat. And what my gold 14 karat chains passed down to me by my parents look like. Nowadays 14k looks like 10k. When did this start? Is everyone in America just getting robbed as usual nowadays?

[@Odat]

I do agree that 18k American gold is less yellow than European 18k and the main reason is American companies cheap out on the alloys used. I’m Europe, they use mostly silver and copper as alloys. American companies of course wanting to save every penny they can will use inferior alloys which in return makes for a less yellow 18k. They can’t mess with the actual gold content of 18k as by law it has to be 75% but they sure mess with the other stuff lol. Americans cutting corners as usual!.

[@raygrenade1697]

jacoje when is your next promo code

[@bc_usa]

Great visual to show the difference between 14k and 22k.

[@couchmayne4351]

I like 18k gold it’s literally the perfect yellow for me but you scared me from it a bit Tbh so I stick to 14k everything you say about purity or sizing when it comes to your ropes it has came true I bought all my nephews and nieces 2mm ropes and most of them have had issues they are kids so it’s expected but I even watched a video where you recommended 2.5mm and up should’ve been patient so as the nyc ppl say “your word is bond” lmao but thanks for the video also was going to ask if you could talk about this new mixture i heard of where they claim to put in a new metal with 18k gold to make it as sturdy or even sturdier then 14k-10k if this is true 18k gold will be going up thx again bro

[@ftav1008]

If i were to trade/sell my jacoje 14k 5mm cuban/and 14k 5.5 baby curb what would i get for them. Cash? Do i gauge that on spot price?

[@ericthomas7549]

First one seeing the video bought a 3mm a week ago getting a 4mm flat curb

[@zairemccarthy8591]

Can anyone tell me what bottle of gold and alloys is called?

[@drecartier]

to be honest 10K is the dominate gold in the US. A lot of stores dont even carry 14k anymore you have to order it.

[@Sstealth]

What about the ring you’re wearing?

[@bunvoyage1991]

I need some new chains I shop with jacoje

[@PaulSeaman]

Perfect illustration of 14k vs 22k. Maybe too dramatic to buy 14k anything ? I understand your and others position though. Quantity or quality. Nothing wrong with either choice. Personally, 18k minimum, is what I'd sell or buy. Step up Our game.

[@matrixdevonshire]

Figaro is hands down the best link 🔗 chain.

[@GOLDEN-GRAMS]

That should be over half gold at 58.5 percent shouldn't it

[@DirectedbyZ]

Just got my 18KT DC Franco 🔥🔥🔥

[@israelneilagellon8606]

Hello sir Braden and Miss Raquel.... 😍🌹🙏🇵🇭

[@Yogispokelab]

I love this video very informative and that’s why I stick around 👍🏻 smash

[@albertoezau24]

Still waiting for heavy links to get restock😔

[@jonathanaguilar1843]

I love 18k, but 24k is the goal.

[@kurt5312]

Chains are like cars the second you drive it off the lot you loose atleast 30% value. And if your talking melt value your talking 80% loss. But if you want every day like my yatch link I've had on for 5 yrs everyday 14 is good because still strong 18 22 gets a little soft

[@nasirwilson9821]

I wonder why there’s never 16k it seems like it would be the best alternative

[@Adamas11]

I like the flex and heavier weight of 18kt gold. “More gold around the neck for that spec.”..facts 💯 Stealing Braden’s quote 😂 And I only do white gold jewelry.

[@johnnycross3793]

Light skin looks better with silver rather than gold

[@bulldoggangyt4436]

Let me guess no more 14k on jacoje it’s turning into 10k that’s not coo

[@Jeff_G1]

I always love to see the break down on screen with all the different types (10k, 14k, 18k, 22k and 24K) gold.

[@TeoOfficial_1]

I like to wear platinum.. I got 18k platinum chian

[@beezeal2042]

Lol platinum doesn't come in 14k, 18k etc... it's either 850, 900, 950, or 999 ie 85%,90%,95%, or 99.9%. Funny guy cappin

[@soojoe]

14 to wear and 22 to invest

[@JIanniello0]

I couldn’t agree with Branden anymore. 14k is a great alloy; that said for experienced gold buyers, the higher purity just hits different. I have a 22k franco that’s held up just fine. No different than my 14k. I will stand by what I’ve previously said- I think 18k is the perfect alloy

[@JohnBrown-ni5td]

We need the bigger sizes of rope bracelets 😩

[@marcopolo242]

18 K strong... all day long.

[@PVCGolf]

Absolutely amazing content! #####smashedalways###### PVC

[@tikilanichols8023]

So 14k is trash now?!

[@ryanblanchard2508]

Not trash. Should be the bare minimum to call a piece of jewelry “gold” though. Realistically, it’s some gold with a bunch of other metals mixed in. Only pieces that I’d call real gold are 22k and up. Even 18k is debatable, still has a lot of other garbage mixed in. At 91.7 percent pure, 22k is what I’d say is legit gold. You can still get the high polished finish that you can’t get with 99% pure 24k.

[@dirt2595]

I still want a 22K… I have 10, 14, and 18k…

[@Gmasked2]

18k is where its at

[@ZuduMane9]

18kt is the perfect compromise of price and purity... especially if you plan on using it for daily wear

[@miket.8528]

Agreed

[@lawrencetyler9398]

#1🌎 👽 👀 JACOJE FINE JEWELRY, and think 🤔 WOW! 🥳🥰☝️💯

[@Silvertarian]

I wear 22k gold and diamonds to the construction site every day.

[@detroitrapnews]

Don’t hurt my feelings all the 14kt ropes & Cuba I den got from you 😢

[@Odat]

Upgrade to 18k…you won’t be sorry. It’s a lot richer in color.

[@SuperPuffProductions]

5.5 Jacoje Curb 18kt!

[@Billyjoelovesu]

I love GOLLLLLLLLLLD

[@colesworld6655]

I am a player

[@seankiesling2054]

Lol that doesnt look like over half of golden beads

[@jase1911]

Just curious why no 16K Anymore...? Seems to me that is the perfect daily wear chain

[@Odat]

Cause 18k does the same while being prettier and more yellow

[@dannyboyZ87]

14k is Coo 😅

[@Mrglock54]

This guy Jacoje is a marketing genius. Apple needs to hire him

[@bc_usa]

Really? How 🤔 ❓️

[@G.Martinez916]

Hungry for apples?🍎

[@Damiani626]

Started with 10k then 14k bought a few 18k then settled at 14k

[@Odat]

So you downgraded basically?. Why would you go from that deep yellow 18k to that pale 14k stuff that’s not even allowed to be marketed as gold in most of the world??. Whatever makes you happy lol

[@wethebest9566]

@@Odatyou couldn’t even afford a 18 kt 150 plus chain

[@flytrapgen4208]

Bro what are those nerds?

[@flytrapgen4208]

What’s in the jars man haha I’m tripping and need to know now 👽

[@flytrapgen4208]

@Quarantine Beats you sure they didn’t paint some nerds candy?

[@Ireland_92]

Smash

[@fasinfrank6941]

14k gold is over 50% pure so I'm cool with that. Under 50% I can't do.

[@daringagged]

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[@user5.56]

do u have to yell the WHOLE time..?

[@maninscratch]

SMASH

[@GustavoLopez-dz4zf]

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