14kt Gold Lobster Clasp 12mm 1/pk

14kt Gold Filled

Style: Lobster Claw

Size: 12mm

Colour: Gold

Qty/Pkg: 1 piece

Description: 14kt Gold Filled Lobster Clasp. Excellent quality. Will not wear out. Ideal for people with allergies to metal.

What is 14K Gold?
Represented by the chemical symbol Au and atomic number 79, gold is a naturally occurring element. As the most malleable of all metals, gold makes for an ideal material when creating fine jewelry. 14K gold is a mixture consisting primarily of gold, blended with durable metals such as zinc, nickel and copper along with a rhodium plating. Gold by itself is relatively soft, so the alloy metals strengthen the composition. 14 Karat specifically refers to the metal mix that is 58.3% gold.

Due to its high durability and relatively low cost, 14 Karat gold is used for engagement rings, eternity bands, pendants, earrings and other fine jewelry pieces. Its is estimated that 90% of engagement and wedding rings sold are made from 14K gold.

Gold jewelry can be identified by a “hallmark stamp”. In The United States gold will be stamped with it’s karatage such as 14K or 14Kt.

Is 14K Gold Real?
Yes. 14K gold is definitely real gold. Contrary to popular belief, almost no jewelry (and certainly no engagement rings, earrings or other pieces that are worn frequently) are made using 100% pure, 24K gold. The reason for this is simple: pure, 24K gold is extremely soft, making it easy to scratch, warp and bend.