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How to choose your perfect eternity or anniversary ring.

Posted by Justine Donaldson on

How to choose your perfect eternity or anniversary ring.

Have you been thinking you would like an eternity ring for that big anniversary, to celebrate the birth of a child, or just would like something to compliment your engagement ring?  Not sure what to choose?  Read on ….

There are many options when choosing an eternity ring so here are some things to consider first.

Firstly, what carat gold is your engagement ring, 9ct, 18ct? not sure? Ask your local Showcase Jeweller! It is best to stick with the same carat as the metal will wear better next to a metal of the same hardness. For example, putting a 9ct ring next to an 18ct might wear the 18ct ring down faster as it is more malleable. For more information on this see our blog ‘Which is better – 9ct or 18ct gold?’.

 

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Which is better - 9ct or 18ct gold?

Posted by Justine Donaldson on

Which is better - 9ct or 18ct gold?

This is a question we very often get asked and many people have heard the myth that 9ct is better because it is harder.  Is this correct?  Well no – it’s a myth! 18ct gold is definitely the better metal, especially for your engagement and wedding ring that you want to last a lifetime.  Let me explain why …. Firstly lets look at the hardness factor.  Yes, 9ct gold is ever so slightly harder, but that doesn’t mean it necessarily wears better or has greater longevity than 18ct gold.  There are several other factors which to contribute to making 18ct...

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