Platinum

Platinum is a naturally dense, strong, and rare silvery-white precious metal. Platinum jewelry is 90-95% pure platinum, often marked as 950 Pt. Platinum jewelry is prized for its natural bright white color that doesn’t change over time, high durability for daily wear, and hypoallergenic properties. Platinum is heavier than gold and maintains its luster, making it an excellent choice for engagement rings and other fine jewelry.

Gold

Gold jewelry is made from gold and an alloy by mixing pure gold with other metals to increase its strength and durability. The amount of pure gold in a piece is measured in karats. Gold jewelry can be solid or hollow and can be different colors based on the alloyed it is mixed with. Jewelry stamped

• 10k or 417 is 41.7% pure gold
• 14kt or 585 is 58.5% pure gold
• 18kt or 750 is 75.0% pure gold
• 24kt or 999 is 99.9% pure gold

Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver is an alloy composed by weight of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals, usually copper. The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness or purity of 925.

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is made from a strong iron-based alloy containing chromium, which forms a protective layer to resist rust, tarnish, and corrosion, making it a durable and low-maintenance choice for everyday wear.

Surgical Steel

Surgical Steel is a type of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, typically 316L stainless steel, that is usually mixed with nickel to reduce brittleness and improve formability. Surgical Steel is durable and resistant to tarnish, but the term can be misleading as it doesn’t guarantee it’s safe for new piercings due to potential nickel content.

Tungsten

Tungsten is made from the element tungsten, often in the form of the exceptionally hard tungsten carbide alloy, which is mixed with a binder like nickel or cobalt, then sintered to form a solid piece. This material is known for its extreme hardness, scratch resistance, and durability, giving it a timeless, “like-new” appearance that does not tarnish or fade.

Titanium

Titanium is made from the lightweight, strong, and biocompatible metal titanium, valued for being hypoallergenic, corrosion-resistant, and extremely durable. It is an excellent choice for sensitive skin and piercings, as it won’t tarnish, rust, or cause allergic reactions.

Cobalt

Cobalt is made from cobalt chrome alloy, a popular alternative metal known for its bright, white luster like platinum, but more affordable and significantly more durable. This hypoallergenic and biocompatible alloy is highly scratch-resistant, tarnish-proof, and won’t chip or shatter.