Precious Metal Guide

Platinum

• APPEARANCE

  Platinum looks similar to white gold and silver and is compatible with all skin types, particularly fair skin.

• DURABILITY

  Platinum is renowned worldwide for its strength and durability, resistant to rust, tarnish and damage from normal wear.

• PRICE

  Platinum is the most valuable precious metal, even surpassing gold.

White Gold

• APPEARANCE

  18ct white gold is a popular contemporary colour that really makes diamonds pop!

• DURABILITY

  White gold metal is mixed with very strong alloys to make it a great affordable alternative to platinum.

• PRICE

  18ct white gold has a lower price point than platinum, but requires re-rhodium plating every few years, which can get expensive.

Yellow Gold

• APPEARANCE

  18ct yellow gold is a classic colour for engagement rings, still popular today.

• DURABILITY

  18ct yellow gold consists of 75% pure gold and is mixed with other strong metals to make it durable for a lifetime of wear.

• PRICE

  18ct yellow gold is more affordable than platinum and has a similar price to 18ct white and rose gold.

Rose Gold

• APPEARANCE

  18ct rose gold is a romantic blend of pure gold and copper with a feminine glow to suit many styles and skin tones.

• DURABILITY

  Rose gold has a similar strength to 18ct yellow gold and is resistant to rust and tarnish.

• PRICE

  18ct rose gold has a lower price point than platinum, similarly valued to 18ct white and yellow gold.