Bangle gold content

[chandra920]

I’m looking to get an 8-10mm Hawaiian heirloom bangle in the near future. I’m really struggling with 14k vs 18k yellow gold. My main concern is that 18k will be too delicate and warp/scratch with daily wear. Anyone have thoughts? I know things like the Cartier love are 18k and they seem to do fine with daily wear. I’m just hoping this is true of a larger and somewhat thinner piece (1.5mm thickness).

 

[etudes]

18K gold isn't too delicate. 24K may be unsuitable for daily wear, depending on the design.

 

[papertiger]

I think 18 is fine for daily wear

People wear their Love, JdC etc bangles every day with no problem, all 18K, and all gold is 18K in Italy.

 

[julia.in.germany]

As others have stated, 18K is perfectly fine for daily. Everything one wears every day will eventually get a bit scratched up in any case but in my personal opinion that‘s what makes heirloom pieces so beautiful with time. They tell a story.

 

[lill_canele]

18k should be okay.

I have chain bracelets (~3mm) and thin bangles (1.5-2mm i think?) that are 99.9% gold and they will dent. But they're mostly for special occasions so they don't get worn often.

 

[chandra920]

Thank you all for the insight! I’m definitely leaning towards 18K.

 

[jay_que_lyn]

I think either are good. Have you seen Nahoku items?

Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Collection

In 1887, Hawaiʻi’s Queen Kapiʻolani and Princess Liliʻuokalani attended Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, where they were presented with gold bracelets featuring their names in black enamel. On their return, the Islands embraced the style. Today, Na Hoku continues the hand-engraved tradition of this...

www.nahoku.com

 

[chandra920]

I think either are good. Have you seen Nahoku items?

Hawaiian Heirloom Jewelry Collection

In 1887, Hawaiʻi’s Queen Kapiʻolani and Princess Liliʻuokalani attended Queen Victoria’s Jubilee, where they were presented with gold bracelets featuring their names in black enamel. On their return, the Islands embraced the style. Today, Na Hoku continues the hand-engraved tradition of this...

www.nahoku.com

Yes. Na Hoku is nice, but they primarily do 14k and a lighter weight gold than I would prefer. There are a couple of Hawaiian companies that specialize in these bracelets. I’ve been primarily looking at Honolulu Jewelry Company.