With the price of gold currently in excess of $650 an ounce, you’re likely to find more and more jewelry in 10K gold than you may be used to seeing. The lower gold content can make for a more affordable price but is there some jewelry made from 10K gold you might want want to avoid?

In my opinion, yes. The lower gold content may make the price of 10K gold jewelry more affordable, but it can also make the piece a little less flexible or brittle. While this may not have a dramatic effect on a gents ring, a 10K gold chain or bracelet can be a problem. A good example of this would be a herringbone chain. These types of chains when they bend or flex from normal wear and tear, can start to exhibit cracking along the edges or down the middle easier if they are 10K gold. If this starts to happen there is very little that can be done to repair the chain and keep it looking new.

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