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One of the most important choices to make when selecting your new piece of fine fashion jewelry at Rumanoff's Jewelry, is what precious metal you want your item to be made of. While many metals look similar, every precious metal has unique characteristics that impact the overall feel, look, and quality.
With this in mind, the jewelry specialists at Rumanoff's Jewelry have compiled this guide to many of the precious metals found in our showroom, so that selecting your precious metal is easy and simple.
[Yellow Gold TACORI Earrings and TACORI Engagement Ring]
Precious Metal #1: Yellow Gold
Arguably the traditional precious metal, yellow gold is one of the most recognizable and classic choice for fine jewelry. Since pure gold tends to be very soft, it is often combined with metals such as zinc and copper. Even with this mixture, most yellow gold tends to retain at least 75% pure gold for a brilliant, timeless glow.
As one of the most malleable materials, gold is a great option for intricate designs and delicate detailing, as well as makes a perfect choice for highlighting the sparkle of a white diamond.
[White Gold Fana Necklace and Hearts on Fire Engagement Ring]
Precious Metal #2: White Gold
Another instant classic, white gold—especially when used in bridal jewelry—has been gaining popularity in recent years due to the way it easily compliments both colored stones and white diamonds.
To get its coveted silver-like color, white gold is made from yellow gold that has been mixed other white metals such as palladium or nickel. Since similarly colored metals such as platinum tend to be priced higher, white gold is a great option for those looking for that light-colored gleam at a lower price point.
[Rose Gold Baume & Mercier Timepiece and TACORI Engagement Rings]
Precious Metal #3: Rose Gold
Currently one of the most popular choices for all kinds of fashion jewelry pieces, rose gold is actually a very recent innovation for fine jewelry. Said to be crafted originally in 19 th century Russia, rose gold is an alloy metal that is made from pure gold combined with copper, giving it its trademark pink-like glow.
Rose gold's romantic tone and its ability to flatter all skin tones makes it a favorite for bridal jewelry, plus, like other gold options, it's more affordable, but unlike the others, it's the most durable gold option.
[Platinum Engagement Ring by Lieberfarb and by TACORI]
Precious Metal #4: Platinum
For a naturally bold silver color, platinum offers 95% purity combined with an additional 5% of other metals. As one of the highest purities found in precious metals, platinum typically comes with a higher price tag.
Although pricier, platinum is a rare metal, thirty-five times rarer than gold. Additionally, it is a much harder metal, meaning it is unlikely to wear down or scratch. Instead, over time platinum acquires a "patina" which is a special sheen unique to platinum that many people actually love.
Learn More at Rumanoff's Jewelry!
Since 1938, Rumanoff's Jewelry has been serving the Hamden, Connecticut and surrounding areas with the latest in fine fashion and bridal jewelry. Available in our showroom are brilliant, authentic pieces by TACORI, Hearts on Fire, Forevermark, and many others all expertly crafted in the above precious metals and more!
For more information on our available precious metals, call us at 203.230.1199, browse Rumanoffs.com, or visit us in-store at our Hamden, Connecticut showroom.
