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Precious Metals
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Some precious metals are stronger and perform better for daily wear and others enhance your diamonds better. Mostly, it is a matter of personal preference.
As a setting, yellow gold showcases the intensity, boldness and beauty of diamonds or other gemstones set within it. Although yellow gold is a natural element it is also be mixed with different alloys to create white gold and rose gold.
White Gold
White gold is created from yellow gold alloyed with white metal. All white gold is Rhodum plated to create a bright white finish. Rhodium is a shiny, white metal that is extremely hard. However, it may wear off over time, requiring the jewelry to be re-plated, which is a simple process.
Rose Gold
By adding a larger proportion of copper to a metal alloy, and then combining with pure gold, rose gold is created. The warm, pink color of rose gold offers the desired strength and hue that’s especially desirable in multi-tone gold jewelry.
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold is known to be the most popular color choice of gold, as it is found naturally and in its purest state.
Gold Purity
- 24K gold – The purity of the gold is measured in karats, which is expressed in 24ths. That makes 99.9% fine or pure gold 24 karat (24K). Pure gold is not only the most yellow, it is also very soft. Therefore, 24K gold is not recommended for daily wear.
- 18K gold – To strengthen it, alloys or other metals are added to 24K gold. The amount and type of alloy determines the color of the gold and its strength. It is 18 parts pure gold and 6 parts other metals, making it 75% pure. As a result, it is slightly less yellow in color than 24K gold.
- 14K gold – You’ll also find 14K gold used in jewelry. It is 14 parts pure gold and 10 parts other metals, making it a little more than half pure, 58.3%. This affects its color and its strength proportionately. 14K is considered the most wearable.
- 10K gold – 10K gold is only 10 parts pure gold, which is the lowest legal limit in the U.S.
- Foreign Measure – It’s interesting to note that fine gold is not actually 100% pure. It is actually 99.9% pure. You’ll find the foreign stamp designates gold by the percentage of purity. So, 24K gold carries the stamp 999, 18K gold is stamped 750 and 14K is 585.
Platinum
One of the most durable of the precious metals platinum is prized for its cool white sheen. An ideal setting for any diamond or other gemstone as it complements and enhances any gemstone or diamond that is set in it.
Most platinum used in jewelry is 90% pure platinum, with 10% iridium or palladium. It is distinguished by the mark – Plat.
Silver Purity
There are various types of silver all distinguished by purity. Tthe most commonly used for fine jewelry is sterling silver.
- Sterling Silver – Created by combining silver and copper, sterling silver offers the lasting durability necessary for routine wear, without compromising its aesthetic qualities.
- Pure Silver – 99.9% pure – is sometimes used in handcrafted jewelry that features intricate designs.
- Coin Silver – 90% pure and is the lowest legal limit for “fine silver” and must be labeled as “coin” silver.
- Quality Marks
To distinguish sterling silver from others, the following marks are used:
- Sterling
- Sterling silver
- .925
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