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Learn about the metal qualities shown, so you know what you're buying. 

Metal
Color
Finish
Characteristics
Hypo-Allergenic

Platinum
White with a cool undertone
Resistant to wear: shows scratches; slowly dulls to a patina finish
Maintains surface embellishments such as engraving and milgrain: pure metal
Yes

18K Yellow Gold
Rich yellow
Shows scratches: polishes as worn
75% pure gold content; international standard for jewelry; combines purity with performance
No

14K Yellow Gold
Yellow
Show scratches; polishes as worn
58.5% pure gold content; traditional karat of choice in US
No

10K Yellow Gold
Pale yellow
Show scratches; polishes as worn
41% pure gold content; lower gold contents makes the jewelry harder and more affordable
No

White Gold
White with a yellow undertone
Shows scratches; polishes as worn
Rigid; more brittle than platinum; wears over time
No

ContinuumTM
​Sterling Silver
Bright white
Show scratches; polishes as worn
More tarnish resistant than traditional sterling silver; hard enough to set stones securely 
Yes

Sterling Silver
Silvery-white with a slight pink undertone
Shows scratches; polishes as worn; tarnishes
malleable; less suitable for everyday jewelry because it wears away more quickly
No

Palladium
Bright white
Show scratches; extreme tarnish resistant
Easier to work with for fabrication and casting operations
Yes

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  • Moissanite
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    • Meet Our Team
    • Jewelry Re-Design
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  • Services
    • Repair >
      • Jewelry Repair >
        • Before & After Gallery
      • Pearl Restring
      • Watch Repair
      • Services >
        • Engraving
        • Appraisals
        • Gemstone Finder
        • Jewelry Re-Design
        • CAD/CAM 3D Custom Design
  • ABOUT
    • About Or Diamond >
      • Our Story
      • Meet The Team
      • Our Showroom
      • Our Guarantee
      • Our Blog
    • Jewelry Guides >
      • Engagement Ring Guide
      • Anniversary Gift Guide
      • Birthday Gift Guide
      • Metal Guide
      • Care Recommendation
    • Precious Stone Guide >
      • Learn About Diamonds >
        • Color
        • Clarity
        • Cut
        • Carat
      • Learn About Moissanites
      • Learn About Gemstones
      • Lab / Synthetic / Imitation
      • Birthstone List