You'll love the bamboo look of this stunning textured ring with two different finishes. In 18K yellow gold electroform, it has alluring angles that are sure to catch the eye of everyone around you. Regardless of whether you're accessorizing jeans and a tee, or your favorite dress, this ring will finish your look in a chic and captivating way. The electroform design allows for a lightweight feel.
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Gold Karat
Gold's softness and malleability make it a wonderful metal to work with when creating virtually any design in jewelry. But this softness can be a drawback as well. To make it stronger and more durable, gold is usually alloyed, or mixed, with other metals such as copper or silver. The higher a metal's percentage of gold content, the softer and more yellow the jewelry piece. The karat weight system used to measure gold in a piece is the same for all hues, including white and yellow gold.
The word “carat” is Arabic, meaning “bean seed.” This is because historically seeds were used to measure weights of gold and precious stones. In the United States, “karat” with a “k” is used to measure gold's purity, while “carat” with a “c” is used in measuring a gemstone's size. The karat mark of gold represents the percentage of pure gold to alloy.
In order to determine the karat weight of a specific item, simply look for the quality mark. Jewelry items will bear the stamp of their karatage based upon the United States or European system of marking. The United States system designates pieces by their karats—24K, 18K, 14K, 10K, etc. The European system designates pieces by their percentage of gold content. For instance, 10K gold is marked “417,” denoting 41.7% gold; 14K is marked “585,” denoting 58.5% gold; and 18K is marked “750,” denoting 75% gold; etc.
Yellow Gold
By far the most common color of gold used in jewelry, yellow gold is gold in its natural shade. Yellow gold is usually alloyed with copper and silver to increase the strength of the metal. How yellow the metal is depends upon the content of gold. A 14-karat piece of jewelry will have a brighter yellow hue than a 10-karat piece. Likewise, an 18-karat piece of jewelry will have a deeper yellow than 14-karat gold, and so on.
About the Collection
Embrace the authentic sophistication of Milan jewelry with VOGA Collection Italian Jewelry. Featuring big, bold styles from the capital of Italian design, each exclusive piece is made at a price that makes them perfect for any occasion. It’s all possible because of their innovative, modern take on the traditional electroform process. Bring home dramatic 18 karat Italian jewelry that’s as distinct as you with VOGA Collection Italian Jewelry.
About the Guest
For nearly two decades, Wendi Russo has been shopping alongside you and sharing her jewelry expertise. With certifications as a Colored Stone and Diamond Grader as well as Jewelry Professional with the Gemological Institute of America, her dedication to the jewelry industry is unparalleled. Through her years of travel around Italy, she developed a passion and personal connection to the culture that she loves to share with others. Wendi brings you the latest Italian jewelry trends while also sharing the beautiful history of the country. She believes that every woman should feel confident and beautiful in the jewelry they wear.