Metals Used in Custom Jewelry

14k Rose Gold is a charming alloy combining gold with copper to achieve its signature warm pink tone. This blend offers both durability and a subtle, romantic appeal, making it a popular choice for jewelry that balances elegance with everyday wearability.

18K yellow gold is made up of 75.3% gold, with additional metals including 6% copper, 18% silver, and 1% zinc. This composition ensures the metal's rich yellow color and good durability, making it highly suitable for high-end jewelry that emphasizes luxury and longevity.

14K yellow gold is composed of 58.3% gold, mixed with 29% copper, 8% silver, and 4.7% zinc. This combination gives the gold its characteristic warm yellow color while enhancing its durability, making it ideal for fine jewelry that withstands daily wear.

10K yellow gold consists of 41.7% gold, and is alloyed with 40.5% copper, 11.2% silver, and 6.6% zinc. This blend not only ensures a robust structure but also maintains the classic yellow hue, making it a cost-effective option for jewelry.

14K white gold is comprised of 58.4% gold, with the alloy including 21.6% copper, 9% zinc, and 11% nickel. This mix ensures a balance of color, strength, and affordability, making it a common choice for various types of jewelry.

10K white gold consists of 41.7% gold, with other metals including 35.7% copper, 12.3% zinc, and 10.3% nickel. This composition provides a durable and affordable option for jewelry, with a lighter gold content balanced by a higher percentage of strengthening alloys.

Platinum jewelry typically consists of 95% platinum and 5% ruthenium. This combination provides exceptional durability and a naturally white sheen that does not fade or tarnish over time, making it an excellent choice for fine jewelry, especially wedding bands and engagement rings.

Sterling silver is composed of 92.7% silver and 7.5% copper. This blend enhances the metal's durability while maintaining its high luster, making it ideal for a wide range of jewelry and decorative items.

Hi-Tech Ceramic, also known as Jewelry Grade Ceramic, is a blend of ceramic and carbon forming a durable, lightweight carbide similar to tungsten. It's metal-free, highly scratch-resistant, and can be crafted in black, but may chip if dropped.

Black Zirconium is a high-performance metal characterized by its deep, rich black color, durability, and corrosion resistance. Ideal for sleek, modern designs, it provides a lightweight and hypoallergenic option for jewelry and other high-end applications.

Copper is a highly ductile and malleable metal with excellent thermal and electrical conductivity. Known for its distinctive reddish-brown color, it is used in various applications including jewelry.

Damascus Stainless Steel, combining 304L and 316L grades, is renowned for its distinctive layered patterns and exceptional durability. This blend offers excellent corrosion resistance and strength, making it ideal for high-quality, aesthetically unique applications.

Material Grade 304 Stainless Steel is a highly durable, corrosion-resistant alloy known for its excellent formability and strength, widely used in various applications for its versatility and reliability.

Grade 5 Titanium, known as 6AL4, is a lightweight yet durable metal used widely, including in jewelry. It combines 6% aluminum and 4% vanadium, offering enhanced strength, corrosion resistance, and heat treatability. Its robustness and medical-grade quality ensure safety and ease in emergency removals. Learn more about our use of titanium and its history of the metal.

Tungsten in jewelry often includes carbon and nickel, where nickel acts as a binder to hold the tungsten and carbon together. This combination results in a very hard and durable material, suitable for items like wedding bands that withstand daily wear.