
METAL & GEMSTONE GUIDE
Gold comes in different karats. A karat stamp is an indication of the pure gold percentage in mass.
The higher the stamp number, the purer the metal is.
9K Gold - (370) 37.5% gold by mass. It's very strong and durable. Is also more affordable because of the lower gold ratio. White gold is mixed with Palladium giving it the white colour (rhodium plated). Rose gold is mixed with copper to achieve the rosy pinkish colour. If you have sensitive skin, we do not recommend 9K rose gold because of the higher % of copper as it can be reactive.
14K Gold - (585) 58,5% gold by mass. We only use 14K yellow gold.
18K Gold - (750) 75% gold by mass. More of a warmer color in yellow and rose gold because of the high percentage of gold.
Platinum - (PLT) 95% platinum, mixed with 5% palladium. The strongest and purest of the metals. Very durable and keeps it's white colour with only minimal care. All platinum pieces are also rhodium plated. Platinum is significantly more dense than 14k or 18k gold and the identical piece of jewellery in platinum will weigh 60% to 80% more than 14k or 18k gold.
* White gold might need more care over time, depending on the wearer. Over time, the protective rhodium layer will eventually wear off, leaving a slight yellowish tint to the metal. This is common for white gold and just needs to be re-plated and polished to restore the whiteness. Rhodium plating is also nickel free.
How to choose the right gemstones
As beautiful all the gemstones are, they also have different characteristics and should be considered when buying a piece of jewellery. Depending on the gemstone, some can be more sensitive to scratches. Diamond is the strongest followed by sapphire, ruby. If a minor scratch does occur, it can be polished out in most cases.
The gemstones hardnesses are classified based on Moh's Scale. Read more about understanging the durability of gemstones and see the Mohs Gemstone Hardness scale to make sure your gemstone hardness is suitable for an everyday wear. For engagement and rings that re been worn on daily bases, we recommend gemstones between min 7/7.5-10.
Gemstones Color Guide





