At Oro Palace, nearly every piece we make is crafted in 14-karat solid gold. It is a deliberate choice, and once you understand what it means, you may never look at gold jewelry the same way again.
What "karat" actually measures
Karat measures how much of an alloy is pure gold, out of 24 parts. Pure gold is 24K — beautiful, but famously soft. Left on its own it bends, scratches, and warps with daily wear. To make gold wearable, it is blended with stronger metals like copper and silver.
- 10K — 41.7% gold. Durable and affordable, but with less of the warm glow gold lovers prize.
- 14K — 58.3% gold. The balance point: rich color, real value, and everyday strength.
- 18K — 75% gold. Deeply luxurious and softer — best for pieces worn gently.
Why we choose 14K
Fourteen-karat gold holds its color and its shape. It resists the bending and scratching that plague higher karats, yet it carries enough pure gold to feel and look unmistakably precious. It is jewelry meant to be lived in — worn to work, to dinner, to sleep, and handed down.
Solid gold, not plated
There is a world of difference between solid gold and gold-plated or gold-filled pieces. Plating is a microscopic layer that wears away, often within months, leaving base metal behind. Solid 14K gold is the same all the way through. It will not flake, fade, or turn your skin green — and it holds real, lasting value.
When you choose a solid gold piece from Oro Palace, you are investing in something built to outlast trends and, quite literally, generations.