Choose the right precious metal according to taste, price and longevity.
Choosing the right metal for your jewellery is not just a matter of choosing a colour. Different metals have different price points, and other advantages.
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Yellow
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Silver
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Silver
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Classic
A softer, malleable metal.
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Enduring
Very strong because it is alloyed with nickel.
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Modern
The densest and most pure metal. It will last a lifetime.
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Less expensive.
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Slightly more expensive than yellow gold.
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Most expensive.
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Will wear away.
More easily damaged but won’t tarnish.
Easy to polish, repair.
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Holds polish longer than any other material.
May require rhodium plating. Susceptible to stress corrosion.
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Won't wear away. Resists damage.
Develops a satin finish but won’t tarnish.
Difficult to polish, repair .
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