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14 Karat gold (14K) is 14 parts pure gold and 10 parts other metal alloys. White gold is created by combining pure gold with a copper, zinc and nickel (or palladium) alloy.
Industry:Jewelry
18 Karat gold (18K) is 18 parts pure gold and 6 parts other metal alloys. By combining with copper and silver, yellow gold retains a rich yellow color while increasing its durability.
Industry:Jewelry
Fine jewelry and jewelry settings are crafted of metal. Common metals include gold, silver, platinum and titanium. Metals can be used in pure form or combined to increase durability. For additional information, visit our Metals Guide.
Industry:Jewelry
The classic metal used for most jewelry. Pure gold (24K) is too soft to be used for jewelry so it is combined with other metals to enhance durability. For example, 14K gold is 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metals.
Industry:Jewelry
Found in all shades of green, emerald is a member of the beryl family. It is the birthstone of May and the traditional gift for the 20th, 35th and 55th wedding anniversaries.
Industry:Jewelry
18 Karat gold (18K) is 18 parts pure gold and 6 parts other metal alloys. White gold is created by combining pure gold with a copper, zinc and nickel (or palladium) alloy.
Industry:Jewelry
Organic gemstones created from layer upon layer of nacre and produced in mollusk shells. Pearls are the traditional anniversary gemstone for the third and 30th year of marriage and the birthstone for June. Today, because of their rarity in nature, most pearls are cultured. For more information, visit our Cultured Pearl Guide.
Industry:Jewelry
Pure gold is 24 Karat, which is too soft for gold jewelry. By combining with copper and silver, yellow gold retains a rich yellow color while increasing its durability.
Industry:Jewelry
A form of the mineral, corundum, that comes in every color except red. Sapphires and rubies are the second hardest minerals, (diamonds are the hardest). Sapphire is the birthstone of September and the traditional gift for the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversaries.
Industry:Jewelry
