What is the difference between 9ct & 18ct gold?

[@karynfelix-the-Cat]

Very informative! I do love rose gold.. or even the yellow gold with just a hint of rose to it! Here in the US, we have 10k, 14k, and 18k gold. I find it interesting that in the UK there is 9c gold. Probably not that much difference, as far as appearance. All jewelry is beautiful, and reflects the creator!

[@Precious81191]

Great detailed info. Glad I seen this, helped me make better jewelry decisions. Thanks 👏👏

[@RINGjewellers]

You’re welcome! Glad you found it useful.

[@osrsfonzie1897]

Honestly only the first ones showed i could see the difference but not to much of a difference, but when moved a different angle i couldn't. can you replenish or restore 9ct 37.5 gold if it changes colour later?

[@RINGjewellers]

Yes, the difference in colour between 9ct & 18ct can be subtle in some colours of gold (especially yellow). The difference is more noticeable between 9ct & 18ct rose or white gold. Yellow gold rarely changes colour when it is worn regularly. If left in a drawer for a few years though, it can tarnish & darken. A quick polish from a goldmsith should bring it up like new though. What you will see in all precious metals though is a surface finish change. This is when a polished, shiny ring starts to dull. Or the opposite when a satin (matt) ring starts to brighten up. Many people mistake this for a colour change but it is not. This surface finish change is also easily remedied by a polish from a goldmsith.

[@osrsfonzie1897]

@@RINGjewellers thank you :)

[@petar.dj98]

Does 9k gold tarnish? And can it make your finger green because of the high copper content?

[@RINGjewellers]

Although we have never encountered this problem with our jewellery I have definitely heard it from customers that have bought jewellery elsewhere. 9ct gold doesn’t usually tarnish when worn unless it comes into contact with certain chemicals (like Chlorine) & acidic skin types. If a piece of 9ct jewellery is left in a drawer for a long time then it can tarnish. Both tarnishing & skin reactions are far less common with higher carats of gold like 18ct & 22ct. With 9ct it is more common (although still quite rare). This is due to the higher percentage of non-precious metals like Copper as you mentioned.

[@pod5570]

Excellent video thanks!

[@SchueysRum]

I didn't realise before the colour difference, just saved me a fortune for my wedding ring since I prefer the more copper colour as I also have brushed brass bracelet. 9krt for the win for the pale boy

[@RINGjewellers]

There’s nothing wrong with 9ct James! It’s much more affordable & is also a little stronger too! Glad we could help.

[@hebbejebbe]

Your white gold rings aren't rhodium plated! That's quite impressive.

[@MessiBoT]

Thank you for quick and informative video :)

[@RINGjewellers]

You’re welcome!

[@justmeonthebeach]

Thanks! Very informative.

[@design_with_xoliswa]

0:25 18ct=75% pure gold 9ct =37.5% pure gold

[@RINGjewellers]

That’s correct Zandile.

[@design_with_xoliswa]

@@RINGjewellers thanks for the insight, I never knew this

[@iamironman616]

Is there a difference between 9kt and 10kt,and 14kt and 18kt gold

[@RINGjewellers]

Yes there is. The higher the carat, the higher the purity of gold from 37.5% in 9ct up to 75% in 18ct in the carats you mentioned. Visually, the lower the carat the more coppery the colour looks. 24ct gold is pure gold which looks a bright, almost orangey yellow.

[@mangmiketeamtaiaha7256]

Question, why dont high street jewellery stores tell customers the gram weight for each item?

[@RINGjewellers]

Probably because the large chains often make their jewellery a little on the lightweight side to make it look like a bargain! At RING jewellers we never sell hollow jewellery & always make our pieces to a good weight to ensure longevity.

[@mangmiketeamtaiaha7256]

@@RINGjewellersSo you don't know then? My own thoughts is because if the customer is clued up on gram weight & possible future resale value, will quickly realise they are not getting a bargain.

[@RINGjewellers]

As I explained high street chains would not want to advertise the fact that their jewellery is often lightweight compared to heavier handmade, higher quality items. Having said this there is a lot more to jewellery than just the weight. The labour (be it casting or hand made), gemstone qualities (if applicable) & cost of overheads all play an integral part in the retail price of an item of jewellery. Lastly, it should be pointed out that the large financial loss customers often experience when selling jewellery is at the other end of the chain. The way 2nd hand jewellers buy jewellery is extremely harsh. They usually pay less than the scrap value! When we make a ring even a piece of gold wire costs more than scrap value before there are any manufacturing costs at all added. 2nd hand jewellers often buy at below scrap, tell the customer they will melt the piece, but then give it a quick polish & sell it at a HUGE mark-up.

[@mangmiketeamtaiaha7256]

@@RINGjewellers If you ask a high street jewellery store whats the weight of this ring or chain they don't have scales. Now for example go in with some second hand gold, magically out come the scales to give you a price on the gram weight.....funny that!. I never listen or trust the people working in a store, best to do your own homework & be clued up.

[@noobiedooby26]

Would u get a 9k gold and a dimond or 18k gold and saphire?

[@RINGjewellers]

It’s a very personal choice. Diamonds are the most popular of the 2 stones because of their neutral colour but Sapphires are our most popular coloured stone. When it come to the gold 9ct is slightly more coppery coloured than the rich, yellow of 18ct. Again it’s a very personal choice but we can set either stone in 9ct or 18ct.

[@zakialle9767]

I wanna know if a 18k gold can last forever for a daily wear?

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi Zaki, It depends if the ring is well made & not too thin in depth. A lightweight, flimsy ring will break easily regardless of the metal it is made from. A well made 18ct gold ring should be fine for everyday wear. This video explain la the difference between a well made heavier ring vs a thin one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnOQhaGOdsdmZ6s

[@zakialle9767]

@@RINGjewellers Thank you’ I wanna order 4mm 18k gold wedding ring can you help me with that?

[@RINGjewellers]

No problem@@zakialle9767 if you email the shop: [e-mail] we will let you know more. If you know the finger sizes you need please include that information too. Kind Regards, Stuart.

[@Tom_Samad]

Does anybody know how many grams of gold is in 9ct gold jewellery?

[@RINGjewellers]

The grams would depend how heavy the jewellery is but the purity is 37.5%.

[@Oj12323]

How much to resize a ring?

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi, unfortunately we are so busy in our workshops making bespoke jewellery that we no longer have the time to take on repairs & sizings on jewellery that we have not made. You should expect to pay between £25-£50 though depending on the precious metal your ring is made from.

[@miryanacurcic6460]

I like both but a pale 8ct l prefer, I'm olive complexion and the paler gold just pops. Love 8ct.

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi Maryann, Thanks for watching our video! Many people do prefer the paler colour of the lower carats. It is such a personal thing (I think you meant 9ct by the way, not 8ct).

[@adamm5087]

People who plate white gold should be buying platinum. It's such a shame to see rhodium over more precious metal

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi Adam, yes it’s a real shame that most jewellers don’t point out that their white gold is plated. Our ‘natural’ unplated 18ct white gold is an off-white warm grey that doesn’t need plating due to the alloys we use.

[@kakuzu738]

Hi sir , can 9 kt gold chain tarnish or rust ?

[@RINGjewellers]

Yes Kakuzu it can. The alloys in 9ct gold can make it tarnish. A local jewellers should be able to easily polish it up as good as new for you though.

[@asheland_numismatics]

Where are these hallmarked? Birmingham?

[@RINGjewellers]

asheland Yes some of our jewellery is hallmarked in Birmingham & other pieces in London.

[@asheland_numismatics]

Very nice!

[@neoarcadezr]

its hard to tell the difference because of the lighting ;-0

[@RINGjewellers]

Or it could be because of our superior alloys ;) neoarcadezr

[@neoarcadezr]

perhaps ;-)

[@gamingjoe9905]

I have a 9ct gold ring can you help me price it?

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi Jozengaming What sort of valuation were you looking for. An valuation for insurance, or a price if you were to sell it?

[@gamingjoe9905]

@@RINGjewellers I'm going to sell it

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi Jozengaming, We do not buy second hand jewellery I’m afraid. Second hand jewellers are quite harsh & usually only pay the scrap gold value even if the piece is in good condition. The price will depend on the weight of the ring but at today’s gold prices you should get between £11 & £13 per gram for the ring. Do bear in mind gold prices fluctuate all the time so this will vary depending when you sell it. I hope this helps.

[@gamingjoe9905]

@@RINGjewellers It's and I wasn't, going to sell it to your company just wanted to know the price of my jewelry since I'm new to this stuff and thank you.-

[@RINGjewellers]

You’re welcome Jozengaming. Glad we could help.

[@rajaaalwodai5745]

How long would a 9ct gold ring last in average if worn daily?

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi Rajaa, It depends how well made the ring is. With a decent wall thickness (depth) there’s no reason why a 9ct gold ring shouldn’t last a lifetime with normal wear & tear. If, on the other hand, a ring has been made with a thin wall to cut down on gold weight it would probably only last a few months.

[@rajaaalwodai5745]

Stuart Stanley oh ok thx a lot for the help

[@jons23]

Thank you!

[@marzipom5630]

9ct has so little gold in it I don't even consider it gold. I used to get it from Argos when I was a kid.

[@RINGjewellers]

There is a higher percentage of gold in 9ct than there is land on planet Earth so we don’t consider where you live a country 😂🤣😂 Seriously though, the choice of gold carat is very personal. Although 9ct had a lower percentage of gold (37.5%) than other carats it is actually more durable. On the subject of purity. 14ct is 58.5% pure gold, 18ct is 75% gold, 22ct is 91.6% & pure gold is 24ct.

[@zarasharif255]

I have 9 carat gold hoops with crystal diamonds I got it for £19

[@nathanserna7298]

14 k is the sweet spot

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi Nathan Serna, Although we can source 14ct gold it is not standard in the UK (we use 9ct & 18ct). It is very popular in many other countries, although imported 14ct white gold can be a very yellowy colour & is usually plated to hide this.

[@VIBINVVIBI]

shop adres pls sir

[@RINGjewellers]

You can find our address on our website: [e-mail]

[@scala1944]

It would be more useful to tell us the alloys you use than showing us the colours.

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi scala1944 most of our customers are keen to know how a wedding ring will look when they wear it. That’s why we produced this video. If you want to find out more about alloys one of our British assay offices will be well worth getting in touch with. Here’s a link to Birmingham: safeguardvaluations.com/download-centre/meet-the-experts

[@ChenteTV1959]

Everything looked the same😂

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi CUSTOMLIFR, Thanks for your constructive criticism. If they all look exactly the same colour to you I hope you’re not in bomb disposal!

[@tantrarojo44]

@@RINGjewellers is true maybe was the lighting on the set. But they looked all the same basically because of the light

[@RINGjewellers]

Hi MarioLuis Barrera They look very similar in any light due to the alloys we use. Our 18ct white gold has a high Palladium content which makes it look more like Palladium & Platinum. Mass produced white gold on the other hand is usually rhodium plated because it is so yellow looking. Here’s a quick description of our white metals to help you: Platinum - Steely white Palladium - Steely white 9ct white gold - Creamy 18ct white - Warm grey Titanium - Gun metal grey I hope this helps!

[@SpongeBath_ShitPants]

It's because of the low lighting in the room. You'd notice a remarkable difference in colour if you took them outside into bright sunlight.