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How to Choose Between White Gold, Platinum, Palladium and Silver for Your Engagement and Wedding Ring

June 29, 2015

It’s time to pick the metal for your engagement or wedding ring! White metals are a popular choice for engagement ring settings, and they can make your perfect diamond look even more stunning. But you’re not sure which white metal is the best choice for you. We’re about to make the decision easier for you by looking at four choices for white metals: silver, white gold, palladium and platinum.

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GIA Holiday Shopping Guide: Finding the Perfect Metal for Your Jewelry Purchase

December 17, 2014

Getting someone the perfect jewelry gift is an art, especially during the holiday shopping season when you’re inundated with options at every turn!

To help you prioritize your choices and simplify your holiday shopping, start by choosing the right metal. When most of us think of fine jewelry, we think of gold and platinum. These are the most well-known of the noble metals and are most commonly used in jewelry. But they’re not your only options. Alternative jewelry metals are growing in popularity and are increasingly used by contemporary designers. Consider the innate qualities of each metal to be sure that you’re selecting the one that’s right for your jewelry gift.

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