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What is the difference between 14K and 18K gold?

Metal karat refers to the percentage of pure gold in the alloy, when compared to other metals. The higher the karat, the more gold. 24K gold is pure gold, but is unsuitable for jewellery as it is so soft. 18K gold has a higher pure gold content, and

What is the difference between White Gold and Platinum?

White gold is a gold alloy, which means that gold is mixed with palladium to create white gold's hue. Naturally, White gold is a warm, yellow-grey colour. White gold jewellery is generally plated in an outer coating of another metal, rhodium, to give

Do you recommend a two-tone setting?

A two-tone setting is where a ring is created with your choice of Yellow or Rose Gold for the band, but the setting and claws are created in a white metal such as Platinum. Some clients prefer this as they feel that the whiter metal surrounding the s

What is casting?

Jewellers use the process of casting to create the metal portions of jewellery pieces, for everything from rings to bracelets to pendants of gold and platinum. A CAD (Computer Aided Design) file for your design is created, which is then used to 3D pr