Precious Jewelry Metals
Metal that is treasured for its lasting elegance, resist to tarnish, and intrinsic value.
What is gold?
Metal known to be ultralight weight, aerospace metal that is good for someone with an active lifestyle, is considered to be a hyperallergenic metal and is not able to be resized.
What is titanium?
583
What is 14K Gold?
92.5% Silver + Copper
What is sterling silver?
Vintage items are often described as having this.
What is Patina?
Metal that offers style at an affordable price and can be blended with copper or Argentium to add brightness, strength, and tarnish resistance.
What is silver?
This metal is known to be the hardest jewelry metal so guys like this for their wedding band. It also will not scratch, but it can break.
What is tungsten?
417
What is 10K gold?
95% Platinum + Cobalt, Ruthenium or Iridium
What is Platinum 950?
Metals do this over time due to air exposure.
What is oxidize?
Metal that is 30 times rarer than gold, is dense, tough and metal is not lost when scratched.
What is platinum?
Metal that has a silver-toned, low tarnish finish. Is a Trendsetters for people on a low budget and many watch bracelets are made with this metal.
What is stainless steel?
750
What is 18K Gold?
~88-95% Copper + Tin
What is Bronze?
Yellow gold is plated with this to make it look white.
What is rhodium plating?
What is palladium?
Metal that is a bright white color, highly durable, hypoallergenic, is affordable is also a scratch-resistant alternative to white gold or platinum. Does NOT shatter or chip and is commonly used in medical implants.
What is cobalt chrome?
14K GP
What is 14K Gold Plating?
~ 60-90% Copper + Zinc
What is Brass?
This metal is so soft you can bend it with your fingers.
What is 24K Gold?
Metal that is a white version of this metal and offers a variety of karats.
What is white gold?
Metal that is a deep grey to almost black color, hypoallergenic, resists fading or corrosion, and is highly durable and crack-resistant.
What is tantalum noir?
10K G.F.
What is 10K Gold Filled?
93.5-96% Silver + Germanium, Copper
What is Argentium Silver?
The world’s oldest gold jewelry was discovered in Bulgaria and is believed to be more than this many thousands of years old.
What is 6,500 years old?