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Hi everyone!
So, as in the topic, we’re talking about durability vs hardness.
I heard many different opinions from many experts about how different alloys/gold content would be more durable than others.
In the end I’m left with one big question and that is: it’s true that alloys with lower gold content can be harder (gold is by itself a soft metal), but is it true that they are more “durable”?
Some could swear that it is not the case because those alloys wear off way faster than gold, leaving the piece deprived from most of the metal that makes it solid and stable. 10k contains less than 50% gold. If all those alloys wear off faster than gold the piece itself it’s going to be less durable even if it was harder originally.
Opinions?
So, as in the topic, we’re talking about durability vs hardness.
I heard many different opinions from many experts about how different alloys/gold content would be more durable than others.
In the end I’m left with one big question and that is: it’s true that alloys with lower gold content can be harder (gold is by itself a soft metal), but is it true that they are more “durable”?
Some could swear that it is not the case because those alloys wear off way faster than gold, leaving the piece deprived from most of the metal that makes it solid and stable. 10k contains less than 50% gold. If all those alloys wear off faster than gold the piece itself it’s going to be less durable even if it was harder originally.
Opinions?