Karl, I am not familiar with the 18k x1 nor the 18k palladium. Would those 2 be softer than regular 14k (as regular 18k is)? I went with 14k for my Cliq mounting specifically for this reason since it is for a ring that will get much more wear and tear than a pendant or earrings. I am LOVING the 14k white gold. I forgot how pretty it is after having platinum for many, many years. The luster is gorgeous, as is the whiteness (which blends quite nicely with my E color stone!!!). The contrast from platinum in how white and shiny the 14k white is really surprised me. I don’t know what Cliq uses for the alloys in their 14k... I wonder if they’d tell me - I know some jewelers/manufacturers are protective of their formula!
I was accepting of the fact of re-plating every few years (which is a very nominal fee and a short stay with the jeweler) but I think that if one is careful about what they expose the metal to they may be able to avoid this, or certainly not have to do it for a very long time - I’m thinking of things like wearing it in swimming pools, jacuzzis, the ocean, housecleaning, etc. With that said, I would imagine a re-plate would serve to further add even more durability to its hardness over the softer nature of 18k?
I would love to see that! Do you have any photos?I like X1 a lot. I have an unplated 18k x1 3 stone and it’s nicely white but without being chrome white like rhodium. It’s a very flattering tone.
There are so many alloys out there and being soft or hard is only one criteria toughness is just as important.Karl, I am not familiar with the 18k x1 nor the 18k palladium. Would those 2 be softer than regular 14k (as regular 18k is)?