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Is it right to describe 14k as "solid gold?"
Coinosaurus
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I got pointed to a commercial website I was asked to endorse. Under their "solid gold" category, they describe certain pieces as "14k solid gold." Misleading or not? Audience is the general public, not numismatists.
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To me solid gold simply means not gold plated. 14k solid gold seems legit.
Yes it is. 14k is solid gold.
You can't advertise it as pure gold but solid gold is correct.
Solid indicates its not plated or clad in gold. If it says 14k solid gold I would expect to receive an item that is 14k to the core. No other metal underneath.
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Probably etter stated as "solid14k gold"
than "14k solid gold"
Liberty: Parent of Science & Industry
My sentiment exactly.
I think it's easy to understand it's not 14K plated gold.
File it under Slang.
Just a thought.
pure means 24K, no alloys.
solid means consistent percentage throughout (not plated) and in all fairness should always give a gold percentage or karat number.
24K $50 gold buffalos are pure gold.
22K $50 gold eagles are solid gold.
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That’s legit. As others have said differentiates not plated.
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stupid.
24 KT is "solid gold"
BHNC #203
There is a difference... Pure gold is 24KT.... solid gold is a gold alloy and purity should be stipulated. If plated gold, it should stipulate 'plated'....Though I have seen ads stating 'pure 24KT gold plated'... which is marketing hype, misleading the uninformed. Cheers, RickO
Well, it could be Santo Gold (for those who remember)