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Yellow Gold

Yellow gold, or simply, gold; is a precious metal that occurs naturally. This means that we can mine gold in the ground or pan it from rivers. Gold is a very soft metal and in its purest form, it bends easily out of shape. That’s why jewellers who us

Platinum

White gold and platinum look the same, and many people ask what the difference is. Here’s a brief explanation of the difference between the two metals – as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

White Gold

White gold is an alloy; a blend of pure yellow gold mixed with silvery-white metals such as palladium, platinum, or silver. Pure gold on its own is soft and malleable, so jewellers add harder metals to make it more durable. This process strengthens t

Gold Vermeil

What is Gold Vermeil?. Gold vermeil is the process of applying a substantial layer of gold onto a base metal, typically sterling silver. This gives it a lustrous gold and highly durable finish; without being a solid gold piece. To qualify as vermeil,

Sterling Silver

Many people ask, what is the difference between yellow gold and white gold? Which is better? Here’s an explanation of their differences – as well as their advantages and disadvantages.

Rose Gold

What is Rose Gold?. Rose gold is a precious metal alloy known for its warm, pinkish hue, created by combining pure gold with copper and sometimes a touch of silver. The higher the copper content, the deeper and richer the pink tone. Like yellow gold,