Yellow Gold, White Gold, Pink Gold, Platinium & Titanium

Gold in its purest form is an extremely soft and pliable metal. This soft metal cannot be used by itself in jewelry because it would bend and scratch with any normal wear. Jewelers solved this problem by mixing pure gold with other metals.

Karats are numbers stamped onto the gold describing the purity of gold content - 14k, 18k, or 24k. The number indicates how many parts of pure gold are included in the 24 parts that make up the metal. The following chart illustrates these combinations:

Gold + Copper + Silver = Yellow Gold

Gold + Copper = Pink Gold

Gold + Platinum ( or Palladium + Zink + Copper) = White Gold

Silver + Copper + Zink = Green Gold

Platinum Rings

Platinum is a heavier and denser metal than white gold. It is also more expensive than gold in any of its combinations.

Reasons to buy Platinum:

1. Platinum will last longer than white gold because of its durability.

2. Platinum will hold your loose diamond or gemstone more securely than white gold.

3. Platinum develops a beautiful sheen or patina over time.

4. Platinum rings are hypoallergenic and will resist tarnishing better than gold.

Reasons Not to Buy Platinum:

1. The only reason we can determine is price. A platinum setting will always be more expensive the gold.

Reasons to buy Gold:

1. Traditional

2. Lower costs

Reasons not to buy Gold:

1. Gold color will fluctuate depending on the purity of the gold that is used.

2. Gold will tend to fade eventually and will require repolishing.

3. Gold will wear "thin" faster then platinum.

4. Gold is not hypoallergenic. Rashes around the finger are the first sign of an allergic reaction.

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