14K

14K refers to the purity of gold in a piece of jewelry. Gold purity is measured in karats (K), with 24K being pure gold. Since 14K gold contains 14 parts gold out of 24, it is approximately 58.3% pure gold. The remaining 41.7% consists of other metals like copper or silver, which improve strength and durability. 14K gold strikes a balance between quality and durability, making it popular for everyday jewelry. It has a warm color and is less prone to scratching or bending compared to higher karat gold.