Precious Metals
Platinum
Considered the most precious metal, Platinum makes a stunning partner to Diamonds. Four times stronger than Gold, Platinum is known for its hard-wearing properties which makes it perfect for Jewellery that will be worn every day. Platinum can have a darker appearance than White Gold and as it’s a pure metal, does not require Rhodium plating.
Yellow Gold
Seen as the traditional colour of Gold, Yellow Gold is a very popular choice. There are many degrees of purity when choosing Yellow Gold. 24 carat is considered pure with 100% gold and virtually no alloys. 18 carat is the preferred option and has 75% Gold. 10 carat to 14 carat is becoming very popular and consist of 58% and 41% Gold respectively.
White Gold
A popular choice for Engagement rings, White gold is achieved by the addition of alloy metals such as Palladium, Zinc, Copper, Tin and Manganese. The highest quality of White Gold is typically 18 carat which is a combination of pure Yellow Gold and Palladium. We recommend having White Gold Rhodium plated which makes it compatible with the look of Platinum while also protecting the Ring.
Rose Gold
Known as the “Romantic Metal”, Rose Gold is achieved by adding Copper and Silver to Gold. The larger the amount of Copper introduced, the darker the Rose Gold will become. The highest grade of Rose Gold is 22 carat, but the more popular and widely available quality is 18 carat. Rose Gold is the perfect choice for someone looking for something a little more unique and has a brilliant Diamond to show off.
Silver
Budget friendly Silver is a great alternative to Gold. Still considered a precious metal, Silver also comes in various qualities. 925 graded Silver, which is 92.5% pure is the preferred grade, known typically as Sterling Silver. Silver is typically a soft metal so alloy is added to give it strength.