Posts Tagged ‘Metals’
Why Platinum Rings Turn Dull so Fast, And What to do About it!
One of the biggest disappointments for newly married couples is feeling underwhelmed with their now dull plain platinum rings. All they wanted was a plain and simple wedding band with an expanse of shiny platinum. Yummy. Only it doesn’t stay shiny for long. This is not what they signed up for! In this blog I’ll…
Read MoreCalculating the Cost of Gold Jewelry, Is There a Rule of Thumb?
So Many Questions About Gold Prices What is the cost of gold jewelry? How does the cost of gold jewelry compare to the price per ounce of gold on the metals market? Are rings more expensive by weight than chains? What is retail markup? What makes one type of gold jewelry more expensive than…
Read MoreWhat is Your Jewelry Personality? Part two – Metal, Width and Height
This post is part two of “What is Your Jewelry Personality.” If you haven’t read part one, read it first. This series is a great way to visually explore your favorite looks and feels in jewelry design. This is a multi-part series that I’ll keep adding to. Let’s narrow down some choices to finding your…
Read MoreWhy Is Gold More Expensive Than Silver?
Silver and Gold As evidenced by price, gold has been considered more valuable than silver throughout modern history. As I write this blog, an ounce of gold costs over seventy-five times more than an equal weight of silver. Why the huge difference? Is it Supply? Silver can Develop a Pitted Look Over Time. This Coin…
Read MorePlatinum and White Gold vs Silver for Your Engagement Ring
Platinum Wedding Set Every once in a while, I get asked if silver is appropriate for wedding rings. Silver certainly isn’t the customary, go-to metal, but is it appropriate? Depends on one’s point of view. Traditional Metals are Gold and Platinum Platinum and White Gold Rings Make up This Wedding Set 90% of all wedding…
Read MoreShould You Use Palladium for Your Engagement Ring?
Palladium in the Rough What is Palladium? Palladium has been used in jewelry making since 1939. It is a precious white metal in the platinum metals group and, as such, shares many qualities with platinum. Before 2004, palladium was primarily used in white-gold alloys and was generally considered too expensive to be used as…
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