Category: Diamond

916 Gold and the 916 Hallmark in jewellery

Most  Gold jewellery features a hallmark to denote the purity, usually 9ct or 18 carat Gold. For example, 375 and 750 appear frequently in our jewellery commissions. On occasion, we have Gold jewellery hallmarked 916. The appearance of 916 Gold sometimes causes confusion.

What is 916 Gold?

The most common term for Gold stamped 916 is 22 carat Gold. Compared to 18ct Gold (75% pure Gold – stamped 750) 22ct Gold is 91.6% pure Gold. The higher Gold content results in a darker, richer colouration. 22ct Gold is popular for Indian jewellery. By comparison, 18ct Yellow Gold is a little lighter in colour.

Which is better – 18ct Gold or 22ct Gold

Although very durable, 18ct Gold is less malleable and more suitable for setting diamonds. Most jewellery in the UK is created in 18ct Gold, or 9ct Gold. The internal hallmark ensures the item has been tested at the Assay Office for fineness. As a result, buyers have reassurance that the metal description is accurate.

How heavy is 22ct Gold?

22ct Yellow Gold is approximately 1.15 times heavier than 18ct Gold. Visit our precious metal weight conversion chart for more help on converting precious metal weight.

Does 22ct gold tarnish?

Put simply, pure gold does not tarnish. Although all golds and precious metals will change colour and dull down over time. A simple professional clean and refinish will bring back it’s brightness and shine. As a result of the gold fineness, it can be easily worked with and reshaped if required.

The difference between 999ct gold and 916ct

In comparison, 999ct (24 carat) gold is the highest quality of fineness. 100% fine gold is very tricky to achieve due to the compromise in purity and it’s softness. As a result is not recommended for daily wear e.g engagement rings, wedding rings, bracelets.

Gold Hallmarks

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A guide to Cathedral setting engagement rings

A cathedral setting features a central diamond positioned between arched shoulders joined to the band of an engagement ring.

The distinctive design gives cathedral ring settings a defined architectural appearance with noticeable similarities seen in some buildings. In fact, the following photograph reveals a striking similarity between both building and ring design.

15 advantages of Cathedral set rings

Numerous advantages make this ring style a popular choice for engagement rings. Furthermore, variations exist across a wide range of ring styles, including classic solitaire styles and trilogy ring designs.

 Re-setting an existing diamond into a new ring

As part of our work, we routinely re-set existing diamonds into brand-new ring mounts. In fact, this ring style makes a popular choice. Moreover, we provide a wide range of style variations. At the same time, we create many designs with separate shanks and bands in different precious metal combinations. For example, a Platinum setting on a yellow gold shank.

An inherited diamond in a worn or damaged ring mount benefits enormously from a brand-new setting. Moreover, the simplicity of claw settings lends itself well to re-setting a diamond into the new ring.

For very large diamonds, we re-model any ring by CAD design to accommodate any diamond size at all. In fact, this applies to other gemstones, including rubies, sapphires, emeralds and tanzanites.

Matching your Cathedral setting to a wedding ring

This versatile ring style provides a simple setting and often sits well against a wedding ring. Simply put, we use the term wedfit or wedding ring friendly to describe this perfect fit. As part of our service, we advise clients on which designs sit neatly alongside a variety of wedding bands.

Adding extra sparkle to your engagement ring

Diamond accents provide additional sparkle in a variety of different styles and combinations. For example, some designs feature subtle accents. In contrast, other styles embellish the shoulders or side of the ring. For example, our Treasured Moments engagement ring set. This unique ring set includes cathedral pave settings below the main diamond set with 4 prongs.

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