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What is the difference between solid gold and gold plated?

What is the difference between solid gold and g...

Solid gold is gold throughout the piece, hallmarked, lasts for decades. Gold plated is a base metal with a thin gold coating that wears off within months to years.

What is the difference between solid gold and g...

Solid gold is gold throughout the piece, hallmarked, lasts for decades. Gold plated is a base metal with a thin gold coating that wears off within months to years.

Is 9ct gold worth buying?

Is 9ct gold worth buying?

9ct gold is 37.5 percent pure gold, the most affordable solid gold sold in the UK, fully hallmarked. Best for everyday pieces; 14k or 18k preferred for heirlooms.

Is 9ct gold worth buying?

9ct gold is 37.5 percent pure gold, the most affordable solid gold sold in the UK, fully hallmarked. Best for everyday pieces; 14k or 18k preferred for heirlooms.

A 14k and 18k gold engagement ring side by side, Luma Jewellery

What is the difference between 14k and 18k gold...

14k is 58.3 percent pure gold, 18k is 75 percent. 18k has a richer colour. 14k is harder and more wear resistant.

What is the difference between 14k and 18k gold...

14k is 58.3 percent pure gold, 18k is 75 percent. 18k has a richer colour. 14k is harder and more wear resistant.

A solitaire and a halo engagement ring compared side by side, Luma Jewellery

Solitaire, three stone or halo: which should yo...

It depends on the look she prefers and how the ring will fit her life. Each style has a distinct character.

Solitaire, three stone or halo: which should yo...

It depends on the look she prefers and how the ring will fit her life. Each style has a distinct character.

Two lab grown diamonds on black velvet, Luma Jewellery

What setting suits a lab grown diamond best?

Any setting that works for a mined diamond works for a lab grown one. Choose for the stone, the wearer and daily wear, not the diamond's origin.

What setting suits a lab grown diamond best?

Any setting that works for a mined diamond works for a lab grown one. Choose for the stone, the wearer and daily wear, not the diamond's origin.

A solitaire and a halo engagement ring side by side, Luma Jewellery

How to choose an engagement ring setting

Start with how she wears jewellery day to day. The setting needs to suit her life as much as her taste.

How to choose an engagement ring setting

Start with how she wears jewellery day to day. The setting needs to suit her life as much as her taste.