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Metallurgy
We provide three main types of metal to choose from, all with their own individual characteristics.
The allure of gold
The lustrous beauty of Gold has made it a rare and sought after metal since the beginning of time. Adding small amounts of other precious metals to create exquisite shades of pink, yellow and white further enhance is beauty. When combined in a single piece, these shades create a truly sensational effect.
Yellow Gold – gold, copper, silver
White Gold – gold, copper, since, nickel, manganese
Pink (Rose) Gold – gold, copper
The karat mark of gold refers to its purity. Pure gold is known as 24 karat. This is far too soft and breakable to be used in Jewellery and is therefore combined with other metals to increase its durability. 18 karat gold is commonly used in valuable Jewellery as it retains the shine of pure gold while being sufficiently hardy to ensure normal conditions.
White gold is a wonderful alternative to traditional yellow gold. White gold in its raw state appears a yellowish white metal which is then usually plated with a hard, protective finish of rhodium (a silver white metal from the platinum family) to increase its white shine. The plating is very thin and may wear off over time. To remedy this, simply take your ring back to a jeweller for polishing and replating, at a minimal cost, and your ring will look as shiny as the day you bought it.
As well as looking sensational, white gold boasts yet another advantage – its shiny colour can make your diamonds appear larger, particularly when surrounded entirely with a rim of white gold as in bezel setting.
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