I prefer 14k gold to the higher k of 18 etc (too dark/bright gold coloured for me) but I've always wondered about why pandora is not marked 14k. I have an essence bracelet that I love (wear it all the time) & usually mix silver and gold in my jewellery wearing. I have only 1 of the gold charms on my bracelet so far but notice it does not have the gold mark. Hmmm. . . makes me wonder. . . ?