If you ask a jeweler, What is the most common question he or she receives from customers, they will all agree on one thing. The most popular one will be the difference between white gold and platinum. Unless you have an allergic reaction to either metal, the choice is up to the customer’s preferences. Generally, some people have an allergic reaction to white gold, because white gold consists of some alloys such as nickel, which can be the cause of the allergic reaction. There is no such thing as white gold. It is made of yellow gold and some alloys. On the other hand, platinum doesn’t have as many alloys as white gold.
Let’s look at the differences between white gold and platinum; First of all, platinum is more expensive than gold, because there is a higher percentage of platinum used in making jewelry versus white gold, but lately gold prices have skyrocketed and the price gap between platinum and gold has started to close. Both metals have advantages and disadvantages. Platinum wears better than gold. When it scratches, it is easy to polish and no metal is removed. On the other hand, white gold will wear out and you may have to repair and add metal.
Platinum is softer than white gold which means it will
scratch easier and lose its polish and appear dull. White gold will not scratch as easily and will look shinier than the platinum. The main disadvantage of white gold is losing its white color and that it gets a yellow hue color eventually. In order to keep its whiteness, the metal needs to be rhodium plated. Platinum doesn’t lose its color, but it loses its shine. At the end, there is not a great difference between gold and platinum and it is up to the customer what metal they prefer. At Simayof, we offer free polishing and rhodium plating of our pieces.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Out Of The Ordinary Engagement Rings
Not everyone wants weddings, engagement rings and wedding bands to be traditional. Often just a small twist on an old classic can take engagement rings in a completely new direction, making them unique and original without straying too far from the traditional. Brides that want a slightly different look for engagement rings that match their personal taste and style have lots of options to consider.
Since most diamond engagement rings have traditional been sold in sets, buying engagement rings separate from wedding bands is one option. Another option to create a unique ring is to select the band and then select the stone you want, making it a one of a kind piece.
Out of the ordinary engagement rings may not use traditional clear or colorless diamonds, rather they may include fancy diamonds. Colored diamonds can be green or blue or brown through to yellows. Most of these colors occur naturally however labs can enhance the color giving a much deeper, distinctive color.
Cut, one of the four c’s of diamond grading, can be used to enhance the color and natural reflectivity of the diamond. Engagement rings that feature diamonds with multi-faceted cuts will have more sparkle and inner fire than those with fewer facets.
Since the color of the diamond in engagement rings can be enhanced by the reflection of light by the cut, selecting the right cut is important. One of the newer favorites in diamond cuts is the emerald cut. This is a more rectangular shape with squared off corners and longer stepped type facets that reflect a lot of light into the center of the stone.
The emerald cut engagement rings on the market today are similar to some of the classic rings, however they are also uniquely modern. They can be used as accent diamonds or on their own and a simple band highlights the natural beauty of this ring style.
While the size of the diamond in engagement rings is going to have an impact on the appearance of the ring, so is the type of ring band. Interlocking types of styles draw attention to the ring itself, plus often provide very unique shapes of bands that compliment the diamond.
Thinking modern for engagement rings may also include looking back over engagement ring designs of the past. Many of the art deco or estate types of engagement rings make terrific examples of how an old classic can become a modern fashion trend in wedding jewelry.
Since most diamond engagement rings have traditional been sold in sets, buying engagement rings separate from wedding bands is one option. Another option to create a unique ring is to select the band and then select the stone you want, making it a one of a kind piece.
Out of the ordinary engagement rings may not use traditional clear or colorless diamonds, rather they may include fancy diamonds. Colored diamonds can be green or blue or brown through to yellows. Most of these colors occur naturally however labs can enhance the color giving a much deeper, distinctive color.
Cut, one of the four c’s of diamond grading, can be used to enhance the color and natural reflectivity of the diamond. Engagement rings that feature diamonds with multi-faceted cuts will have more sparkle and inner fire than those with fewer facets.
Since the color of the diamond in engagement rings can be enhanced by the reflection of light by the cut, selecting the right cut is important. One of the newer favorites in diamond cuts is the emerald cut. This is a more rectangular shape with squared off corners and longer stepped type facets that reflect a lot of light into the center of the stone.
The emerald cut engagement rings on the market today are similar to some of the classic rings, however they are also uniquely modern. They can be used as accent diamonds or on their own and a simple band highlights the natural beauty of this ring style.
While the size of the diamond in engagement rings is going to have an impact on the appearance of the ring, so is the type of ring band. Interlocking types of styles draw attention to the ring itself, plus often provide very unique shapes of bands that compliment the diamond.
Thinking modern for engagement rings may also include looking back over engagement ring designs of the past. Many of the art deco or estate types of engagement rings make terrific examples of how an old classic can become a modern fashion trend in wedding jewelry.
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