Silver Silver is a white metal that is the most highly reflective metal. Silver fine jewelry is usually fashioned into sterling silver, an alloy of silver that is 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper. Sterling silver is more durable than pure silver. Silver is less expensive than platinum and gold, but it tarnishes over […]
Gold Gold is a beautiful, malleable, and strong yellow metal. In its pure form (24k gold), however, gold is too soft for everyday wear. For this reason, it is combined with other metal alloys (such as copper, nickel, and silver) in different proportions to make it more durable. Because gold jewelry tends to be fashioned
Platinum Platinum is a durable, hard, and dense metal that is very resistant to scratching. It is hypoallergenic and tarnish-resistant. Platinum is a beautiful metal, and diamonds show a lot of life when they are set in platinum. Platinum develops a patina and looks prettier with wear. Platinum jewelry is 90 to 95 percent platinum
