METALS

It's crucial to pick the proper metal for your jewellery. Along with price, colour, durability, and care are the three most important considerations when choosing jewellery. Your choice will remain relevant despite any jewellery fads. Make the ideal choice and select your stunning accessory after taking the following factors into account.

GOLD

Gold is the most durable, malleable and lustrous metal. It's the most sought for any and all kinds of jewellery. People buy gold jewellery for all occasions, investment opportunities and to pass on as generational wealth.

You must have heard of terms like 24 Karat gold, 22 Karat gold etc. So, let's learn what is Karat.

Instead of weight, karat is a measure of purity for gold alloys. The Karat gauges how much pure gold is used in the final metal alloy, which is combined with other metals. Always keep in mind that the units of measurement karat and carat are distinctive.

Carats are used to assess the weight of valuable stones and gems, while karats are used to measure the purity of gold.

Gold also comes in different colours; Yellow, Pink and White are the most popular and desired colours in the world.

Purity Of Gold / Gold Quality – Standards

• 24K Gold quality – Too soft for fine jewellery
• 14K / 18K Gold quality – Ideal for fine jewellery
• 10K Gold quality – Affordable for fine jewellery

PLATINUM

Platinum is a durable, opulent metal option that does not tarnish over time. It is considered to last with your love, making it a symbolic choice for engagement rings. It is the finest metal for persons with sensitive skin because it is hypoallergenic and does not react with other substances.

It is the greatest and most widely used substitute for white gold because of its naturally white appearance. It does not require replating over time like gold does. Platinum, which is more rare than gold, is the best material for classic jewellery.

SILVER

Silver is a great material for jewellery. Though occasionally regarded as traditional, silver sometimes has a more contemporary, stylish sense than gold. The style of silver might be either traditional or modern.

Since pure silver is a soft, pliable metal, sterling silver contains 92.5% silver, with the remaining 7.5% being an alloy made of copper and other metals. Some silver also contains plated metal. This guarantees that the silver will be more durable, stronger, and tarnish-resistant.

Sterling silver is used to make amazing items that you'll want to wear and complements all types of skin, making it a safe purchase. It is a remarkable combination of strength and beauty.

DIAMOND

The elegance and natural state of the diamond are described by the diamond's characteristic maintenance. Look over the following details about diamonds to make the best decision possible when purchasing diamonds.

SHAPE

The diamond's top view structure is referred to as its shape. It can be round, oblong, pear, etc. Every shape possesses a unique quality and allure. Despite the fact that forms have a variety of characteristics, it always boils down to the consumer's preferences.

CUT

Cut is perhaps the most crucial of the 4Cs. Cut doesn't refer to a diamond’s shape, but rather to the quality of workmanship (proportion and arrangement of facets) for round brilliant diamonds.

The quality of a diamond’s cut determines the amount of brilliance, sparkle and fire that a diamond shows. Grades range from ‘Excellent’ to ‘Poor.’

COLOUR

Colour measures a diamond’s absence of colour. This is because most “colourless” or “white” diamonds actually contain trace amounts of yellow, brown or grey colour.

The less colour in a diamond, the more desirable and valuable it is. There are 23 colour grades on the D-to-Z scale:

• D = No detectable colour (most desirable)
• Z = Noticeable “light” colour
• Beyond Z = Fancy colour diamonds, evaluated on a different scale

CLARITY

Clarity measures the amount, size and placement of internal ‘inclusions’ and external ‘blemishes.’

• Inclusions: small crystals or fissures inside the diamond
• Blemishes: external chips or marks

Grades range from:

• Flawless: No visible imperfections at 10x magnification
• VS2 / SI1: Slight imperfections, typically not visible to the naked eye (great value)
• I1 or lower: Obvious inclusions, may affect appearance and durability

CARAT

Carat refers to a diamond’s weight. Generally, the higher the carat weight, the larger and more valuable the diamond.

However, size also depends on proportions. For example, a shallow, wide diamond may appear larger than a deep, narrow diamond of the same weight.