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18ct yellow gold engagement ring and 9ct yellow gold wedding ring?

April 9th, 2009
Laura M asked:


Hi, i have a 18ct engagement ring (yellow gold) and am due to marry next yr, my nan has offered me my great nans wedding band which as far as i know is 9ct, is it true the 9ct will ruin my engagement ring as its harder than 18ct?

Any help greatly appreciated x

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  1. T99
    April 11th, 2009 at 22:00 | #1
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    I don’t know for sure about the ruining thing but you should find a jeweler that you trust and ask them.

    If you can’t do that, I heard a fantastic idea today! Wear the wedding band on your left hand ring finger, and your engagement ring where ever you want, on the other hand or on another finger. A lot of brides only wear their engagement rings on special occasions like when they dress up.

  2. Blondee
    April 15th, 2009 at 02:13 | #2
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    If you get them soldered together, it will not ruin it. They say that b/c since the 9ct is harder, it will wear on your 18ct ring. If you get them soldered then obviously they wont rub and everything will be fine. But if you’re really concerned, take them into a jeweler and have him explain more to you and ask what options you have.

  3. December
    April 18th, 2009 at 04:39 | #3
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    I dont think it will ruin it, different jewellers say different things. my jeweller says its a myth that its harder (through reading current information). the only thing is that 18ct is a different colour to 9ct - 18ct is a brighter yellow.

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