Shields of Strength 14K gold is genuine metal stamped authentic. Gold plated jewelry is plated heavily with real gold and is warrantied for 1 year from the date of purchase. We 100% guarantee all stainless steel jewelry for a lifetime.

WARRANTY - Our prayer is that Shields of Strength will serve as a reminder of God's Word. Clean the bracelet with a polishing cloth to remove any dirt or debris. For high quality gold plating, Shields of Strength uses extra heavy gold plating with a minimum of 40 mils of real gold plated onto the highest grade stainless steel containing zero nickel, commonly referred to as “Surgical Grade” which does not irritate skin and never tarnishes. MATERIAL - Shields of Strength uses the highest grade stainless steel containing zero nickel, commonly referred to as “Surgical Grade” which does not irritate skin and never tarnishes. Choose from a matching 18, 20, 22, 24 or 30-inch curb chain. SCRIPTURE - The cross is inscribed with John 19:30, 'It is finished.'ĭIMENSIONS - The cross measures 1.53 inches tall, 1.11 inches wide, and 0.22 inch thick.

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This simple yet stunning necklace makes a special gift for any man who loves Jesus. The nails are authentic replicas of ancient spikes with a hammered finish to them. It is a solid stainless steel, or gold plated, men's pendant cross necklace. Two going horizontally and one vertically. This men's nail cross necklace is a beautiful piece to wear as a daily remembrance of the wonderful gift He gave. We see no advantage to having a wedding ring that has to be 'serviced' to have it look good.DESIGN - The cross is a reminder that Jesus paid the ultimate price and died for everyone's sins. You will have to go back to your jeweler for re-plating. It may only last a year or two before rubbing off. First, rhodium plating is a highly toxic process. There are two issues with this type of plating. This plating creates an extremely white coat on top of the ring. Plating Issues One practice that is common with white gold wedding and engagement rings is rhodium plating. However, as we see it, the value of a white gold wedding and engagement rings lie in what it symbolizes and represents in your life, and the beauty and pleasure you get from its spiritual sparkle. Also, some jewelers will only offer 18K White Gold in their wedding and engagement rings, or recommend 18K over 14K.Ī higher carat of gold is believed to make a better gold ring because it has more value. Karat Some customers believe it is best to have a higher karat of gold. Palladium and silver combinations can also be used, though it is more expensive. The most common alloy in our white gold wedding and engagement rings are a combination of nickel, copper and zinc. The jeweler determines hardness by how much yellow gold s/he mixes to make white gold. Rings made with 14K gold are harder and wear less over time than rings made with 18K gold. Alloys are added not only to change the color, but also to make the metal harder and more durable. Hardness Gold is an extremely malleable metal with a rating on the MOH scale of only a 2.5 out of 10. However, as shown in the photo, an 18K white gold ring will have a slightly more yellow tinge than a white gold ring simply because it has more gold which is yellow and less white alloy. Both 18K and 14K white gold in wedding and engagement rings are still considered the 'white' color spectrum by jewelers. 14K white gold, for wedding and engagement rings, one must consider color tone, hardness and pricing.Īppearance In terms of appearance, the differences between the different karat rings are subtle. The different alloy contents lead to distinct advantages and disadvantages. Twenty-five percent of the 18K gold and 41.5% of the 14K gold is made of alloys. What is the difference between 18K White Gold and 14K White Gold? The simple answer is 18K white gold is 75% gold, and 14K white gold, is 58.5% gold.

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