Precious Metal Guide
Learn about the precious metal options available, including appearance, durability, and price, to choose the ideal metal for you.
Precious Metal guide
White Gold
18K white gold has a similar silvery white appearance to platinum, making it another stunning choice for jewelry. It is generally not suggested for those with a nickel allergy. Because it features rhodium plating, white gold must be re-plated with some regularity to maintain its color.White gold is more affordable than platinum, but requires more maintenance, so it may accrue more cost in the long run.
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Yellow Gold
18K yellow gold boasts the rich hue for which gold is famous, and its luster is beautiful. 18K yellow gold is 75% fine gold and 25% alloys added to strengthen the metal, making it suitably durable for everyday wear. 18K yellow gold is more affordable than platinum, and at the same price point as white gold and rose gold.
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Rose Gold
Rose gold is a lovely alloy of gold and copper, with a lustrous blush-pink tone. The copper in the alloy lends strength, so it is a durable choice which does not require extra maintenance. Rose gold is more affordable than platinum, and has the same price point as white gold and yellow gold.
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Platinum
Platinum is a naturally lustrous silvery white, and because of its beauty and hypoallergenic status is a sought after metal for jewelry. Platinum requires very little maintenance, as it is corrosion resistant and does not tarnish. It is also less malleable than gold. Platinum is the most expensive of the precious metals, due to superior durability.