METAL

The information below may help you to decide which precious metal is the best for you.

18KT WHITE GOLD
	18kt white gold is actually 75% gold and 25% other alloys which are used to strengthen the gold for use in jewelry. White gold jewelry, in its unfinished form, has a dull, grey appearance. To prepare it for sale, it is rhodium plated which gives it a highly polished, chrome finish. All DeJoria 18kt white gold ring mountings are hallmarked "750".
18KT YELLOW GOLD
	18kt yellow gold is the most traditional metal used in jewelry manufacturing. Some years ago, it was the preferred choice of most, although the advent of white gold and, most notably platinum, has slightly diminished its popularity. Yellow gold provides a lovely warm, rich color to jewelry, with the contrast in color between the yellow gold and the whiteness of diamonds being highly pleasing and attractive to the eye. All DeJoria 18kt yellow gold ring mountings are hallmarked "750".
PLATINUM
	At 95% pure, platinum is the purest of all the precious metals. This purity provides a stunning metallic finish to all jewelry, and is perfect for maximizing the brilliance of the diamond itself. Platinum is rare, and is 30 times more rare than gold. In fact, it is estimated that if all the platinum in the world was poured into a single Olympic sized swimming pool, it would scarcely be deep enough to cover your ankles. So, why is platinum so popular? The key to this lies in its density and weight, which makes it much more durable than other jewelry metals. As a result, firstly, it provides the most secure setting for a diamond. Secondly, like all precious metals, platinum scratches. However, the scratch on a platinum item is merely a displacement of the metal and none of its volume is lost. Thirdly and finally, platinum's purity makes it hypoallergenic and ideal for those people with sensitive skin. All DeJoria platinum ring mounts are hallmarked "950".