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Do gold (alloys) become more brittle

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Do gold pieces of jewellery/rings become more brittle with age. I seem to remember reading something about age hardening of the gold alloys.

Would a ring bought say 15 years ago and never worn be more brittle than a new one bought today?

Is a ring bought and worn say for 15 years with regular maintenance less brittle than one bought and never worn because it has been weathered?

Would the gold on old rings be more liable to chip and nick because of the age of the alloys?
 
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