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Jewellers throughout the ages have selected gold
and platinum as their precious metals of choice because of their
softness, natural beauty, resistance to tarnish and ease of workmanship.
Pure Gold
24-carat gold is this metal in its purest form. It is seldom used
in making diamond jewellery as it lacks the high polished look
and durability that we expect from our diamond jewellery. Various
alloys are added to the pure gold to create different beautiful
shades. The carat system used by jewellers refers to the quantity
of pure gold in the mixture. For example, 18-carat gold is18 parts
pure gold to 6 parts alloy and 9-carat gold is 9 parts pure gold
to 15 parts alloy.
Yellow Gold
This is gold in its natural shade. It is by far the most common
type of gold used in diamond jewellery. Yellow gold used for diamond
jewellery is usually alloyed with copper and silver to strengthen
it. How yellow a piece is will depend on its gold content. Generally,
18-carat gold has a deeper yellow than
9-carat gold, and so on.
White Gold
White gold has become very fashionable in recent years, as many
consumers have opted for the cool, contemporary white look over
the classic yellow look. White gold has the same properties as
yellow gold, but is mixed with different alloys to give it its
white colour. Usually, white gold is plated with an even whiter
metal, called rhodium (a rare member of the platinum family) to
enhance its appearance.
Platinum
Platinum is generally 95% pure (18 carat gold is 75% pure), platinum
diamond jewellery does not fade or tarnish. Platinum’s purity
makes it hypoallergenic and ideal for those with sensitive skin.
Platinum is rare, the coveted treasure of discerning individuals.
There is very little platinum on this earth and it is found in
very few places around the world. This exquisite metal is 35 times
rarer than gold. Platinum’s rarity makes it exclusive and
distinctive - a celebration of your individuality.
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| 18ct white gold diamond pendant & chain 0.10cts |
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£175 |
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| 18ct white gold diamond cluster ring 0.45ct |
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£795 |
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| 9ct white gold diamond cluster pendant 0.72ct |
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| 18ct white gold half hoop diamond ring 0.37ct |
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£595 |
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