Duragold is a type of gold used in jewelry. It is great for active people as it resists scratching breaking and denting.
Duragold is a trademark for a type of gold jewellery that is made in Italy. 14K means 14 carat but not quite. 14K Duragold is 53.5% gold, while normal 14-carat gold is 58.5%.
I can't help with the origins of Duragold except that it is a trademark for gold jewelry.. if I remember correctly when I purchased my gold necklace which is stamped 14K Duragold Italy it meant that the necklace had a special treatment or alloy that made it more durable. Don't knock it though, or think its fake. 3 years ago my 14K Duragold Italy necklace was appraised by a jewelry appraiser and certified for insurance for $500.00.
Yes it is really 14K Gold. However, it is a lower percentage. Instead of being 585 for is the symbol for 14K it is marked 535.
There are many brands that offer fashionable gold hoop earrings. Some of them are Guess, Claires, Duragold, Ross-Simmons, Zales, or you can even try Target or Walmart.