At Michael Hill, we are dedicated to crafting the highest quality gold jewellery, and all of our gold rings are 10ct and above. While pure gold is 24 carats, this is generally too malleable to be used in everyday jewellery, and is mixed with another metal such as silver, zinc or copper to create a gold alloy. The higher the carat of your gold ring, the more pure gold is present. Hence a 14 or 18ct gold ring will tend to come at a higher price point than a 10ct gold ring, though all are precious. Rings crafted from genuine gold alloys are high quality, and with proper care will retain their shine and colour for a lifetime. 10ct gold wedding rings and rings are a great choice for anyone looking at lower carat rings.