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Is 18k gold softer than 14k gold?

April 26, 2017gold softer

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Is 18k gold softer than 14k gold?

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It depends on the color. Below is a list of golds by color and karat with their hardness ratings. I have included other metals for comparison. Color and karat Vickers Hardness 14k royal yellow . . . . . . . . 195 14k yellow 140 18k royal yellow . . . . . . . . 125 18k yellow 155 14k palladium white . . . . . . . 150 18k palladium white 130 14k red . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 18k red 195 Platinum952 with ruthenium . . . 130 Fine silver 100% silver 35 Sterling silver . . . . . . . . 75 Platinum Sterling(3.5% platinum) 90 24k pure gold . . . . . . . . . .