Learn About Precious Metals
YELLOW GOLD
Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold is an alloy made of a mixture of pure gold and either zinc and copper. The higher the karat amount, the more pure the gold.
Style Information:
- Has that classic “Gold” look
- Pairs great with Garnets and Diamonds
- Can be softer or easier to break depending on purity
Mohs Scale:
- 18k 2.8 hardness level
- 14k 3.5 to 4 hardness level
WHITE GOLD
White Gold
White Gold is a form of gold with a distinct pale white or cream color; its an alloy of gold and at least one white metal; either nickel, manganese, or palladium, which typically makes up apprx 10% of the alloy.
Style Information:
- Goes great with Diamonds
- Cheaper alternative to Platinum
- Commonly 9-1 gold to nickel
Mohs Scale:
- 18k 2.8 hardness level
- 14k 3.5 to 4 hardness level
ROSE GOLD
Rose Gold
Rose Gold has a “rose” tint from the gold-copper alloy that composes it. It is also known as “pink gold” and “red gold”, and historically was very popular in Russian, which has also earned it the name “Russian Gold”, though it is far and away most well known as Rose Gold.
Style Information:
- Highest Karat version is known as “Crown Gold”
- Pairs great with colored stones
- Currently trending
Mohs Scale:
- 18k 2.75 hardness level
- 14k 3 to 4 hardness level
SILVER
Silver
Silver is one of the cornerstone precious metals, silver has long been used in jewelry, currency, and investment bullion. It is extremely malleable and pairs beautifully with most stones.
Style Information:
- Silver has been used as early as 3000 BCE
- Very affordable
- Associated with the ability to stop paranormal creatures such as vampires or werewolves
Mohs Scale:
- 2.5 to 3 hardness level