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14K Gold Ankle Bracelets14K gold anklets are often used as an ideal setting for gemstones, or used to hold pendants or charms. This makes the size and strength of a gold chain very important.
Whether you are seeking a diminutive or daring anklet, it is important that your gold chain is as durable as it is beautiful. Just as beautiful as pure 24K gold, 14K gold can be a safer choice for adding a higher level of durability to jewelry chains. Gold jewelry is usually priced according to the amount of gold used. A karat, or carat, is 1/24th part of the amount of pure gold used. Hence, 14-karat gold is 58.5 percent pure gold. The other metal is copper, nickel, silver, or zinc to improve its durability and reduce its price. Increasing lighter alloys of silver, zinc, nickel and copper will tone down the yellow gold. The resulting 14K white gold contains as much gold as 14K yellow gold but is nearly white in color, though it still carries diminutive yellowish hint. Gold jewelry doesn't tarnish but will occassionally need to be cleaned. If gemstones are not included in your anklet, a simple wash in warm water, possibly with mild soap should clean it nicely. Follow up with a good rinse with water again and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. If your anklet has gemstones, often wiping with a soft damp cloth will clean it. This method is much more gentle and is less likely to harm any gems. However, ir may take more work then the earlier method. |