Finding the best metal for jewellery 

When you want to buy any sort of metal for jewellery, for example, you want to buy an Engagement ring, so there are many factors that you have to consider.

There are many people who don’t have any idea about the best metals used for making jewellery, and also have difficulty in choosing them. However, this post explains the different metals that can be used in making proper jewellery. There are many questions that people want to know, like:

1. Is Platinum the same as White Gold?

2. Is Rose gold Real Gold?

3. What exactly is Green Gold?

4. Can the White Gold be used instead of Yellow Gold?

This will guide you in choosing which metal suits your style and make you feel more comfortable when you choose any particular jewellery.

What are your requirements?

So, in addition to determining the nature of your style and finding the right metal to complement your style. The next thing is you should consider what the different types of metals are for the jewellery settings. However, there are many different choices or styles: 

• If you want something in White, then Platinum and White Gold can be your choice.
  
• If you want something unique but classy, then I guess you should try Rose gold.
  
• You can also try mixing up the White gold with the Rose gold to make the design look smarter.

Platinum

Platinum has a lustrous silvery-white colour, which is 5 times rarer than Gold. It has a very high density, which is 8.5% more than gold. Currently, it is believed that around 133 tons are mined in the world every year. The melting point for Platinum is 1768 degrees Celsius.

It is known to be one of the world’s most precious and rare metals. Platinum is very popular in the Electronics, Chemical, and jewellery industries. Africa is considered to be the world’s largest platinum producer.

The platinum in jewellery is famous for making engagement rings and wedding bands. Platinum is one of the least reactive metals. Platinum is one of the good choices for skin-sensitive people.

Gold

Gold is one of the most popular and common metals that is used in making jewellery. The Weight of the Gold is measured in ‘Kgs or Grams’, and its purity is measured in ‘Carats’. Gold is softened in its purest form, that is, in 24 Carat, so it is alloyed with some metals to make jewellery. For example, if anyone is making any jewellery, let’s say in 18 Carat then the Gold in it will be like 75% gold and 25% of other alloyed metals.

The metals that can be added to the gold as the alloyed metals are like Copper, Silver, Nickel, and Zinc. Further, these metals are added to lend strength and the durability of the jewellery made with Gold.

The Gold jewellery comes in these 4 colours:

1. YELLOW GOLD.
   
   
2. WHITE GOLD.
   
   
3. ROSE GOLD.
   
   
4. GREEN GOLD.

Yellow gold:

The yellow gold has a reputation for classic but lovable colour. It is in a mixture of pure gold with other metals like silver and copper, while making jewellery of 22k, 18k, etc. The higher the level of the carat, like 24k; 18k, the higher will be its purity level. Like:

• 24 Carat: 99.9% Pure form of Gold.
  
  
• 22 Carat: 91.7% Pure form of Gold.
  
  
• 18 Carat: 75% Pure form of Gold.
  
  
• 14 Carat: 58.3% Pure form of Gold.
  

The maintenance is easy for yellow gold jewellery. It has the purest colour form and is easily matched with any colour diamonds.

White Gold:

The White Gold has gained its popularity in recent years. It has a reputation for luxury and fashionable colours. White gold is generally the mixture of the purest form of gold and other metals like Silver, Nickel, and Palladium, which are white in colour. The look of white gold is similar to that of Platinum, but at a very affordable price.

These days, the white Gold has gained popularity in the making of jewellery like Engagement rings or wedding bands. The Stronger metal is added with the Pure Gold, which helps the jewellery's Scratch Resistance. It has a reflective appearance with the Diamonds. It might require replating after some years.

Rose Gold:

The rose gold symbolises the unique and Romantic colour. The Rose gold has a pink shade, which is achieved by mixing pure gold with Copper alloy. It has a common mixture of 75% Pure Gold and 25% Copper.

The rose gold rings or jewellery will cost less than the yellow or white gold rings as the copper is cheaper than any other alloy. The rose gold can be combined with the White Gold, which gives the design a spectacular look. The unique style works well on both men and women.

Green Gold:

Many people have never heard of the Green Gold. Green gold is known to be an unusual colour of gold. The Green colour can be obtained by different combinations of the metals with Pure gold. Like:

• 75% of gold, 23% of copper, and 2% of cadmium, which produces the light green colour.
  
  
• 75% of gold, 15% of silver, 6% of copper, and 4% of cadmium, which produces the dark green colour.

It is said to be a difficult task for processing green gold and is believed to be dangerous for the people. The demand for it is very low, and it also has low popularity among people.

Conclusion

Now the understanding of the different metals that are popular for jewellery has been explained. So, you can select the choice of metals accordingly and go to the other steps now, that is selecting the style for your design and looking for the diamonds by considering all the 4Cs of the diamond. This will help you choose the perfect jewellery for yourself and for your wife/husband, which will turn your love life into a magical one.