Why Opt For 18k Solid Gold?

With the rise of quiet luxury and capsule wardrobes, there has been a huge shift back to the timeless allure of yellow gold jewelry. Yellow gold hoops, necklaces, bracelets and more have become non-negotiable to perfectly tie together any look whether casual or formal. Understandably so, given that yellow gold jewelry compliments all skin tones and instantly elevates any outfit.    

With yellow gold jewelry becoming such an essential part of any look these days, you may be asking yourself what type of gold you should be investing in? Although many brands offer vermeil, gold filled or 10k-14k options, we at Olivier believe that 18k gold is the best choice.

While 22k or 24k gold offer higher purity (90%, 100%) they are too soft for day to day wear and would easily bend and quickly display scratches. 18k solid gold is the perfect option for high quality but long-lasting pieces and is the go to choice of material by top luxury brands, high end jewelers, Swiss luxury watch makers, etc.

18k gold requires little to no maintenance and can be worn everyday without fear of tarnishing. Mixed gold metals such as gold plated, gold vermeil or gold fill are prone to tarnish within a few months to a few years, are high maintenance and require frequent replacement. We at Olivier love the high purity and effortless luxury of 18k gold pieces making it a timeless choice and smart investment.