Is 14K a more secure setting than sterling silver?

[beaujolais]

Is 14K a more secure setting than sterling silver? Meaning if a prong will come loose will it do that easier in 14K or sterling? Thanks.

 

[neatfreak]

sterling is really really soft, so I think 14k is better for setting stones IMO.

 

[beaujolais]

Thanks Neat. You are always really helpful.