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Choosing wedding bands is a serious task that should not be taken lightly! You have to find your way between a plethora of designs, brands, colors, gems and, of course, metals. Of these different types of metal used in wedding rings, two of the most popular ones are platinum and sterling silver. They are easily…

The 825 mark on a gold ring means that the piece has 825 in 1000 parts gold content in its composition. This means that 82.5% of the jewelry piece’s total weight comes from real gold. Pure gold is too soft in its natural form to become jewelry. It lacks the durability to endure everyday wear…

Gold is the first jewelry metal that comes to mind for engagement rings! For centuries, rings and other jewelry made from this rare precious metal have been the symbol of endless love, and a store of wealth. Today, we have more style options than ever before. One lustrous type of gold with increasing popularity is…

Sterling silver is not magnetic. It does not include any ferromagnetic metals that get attracted by magnets. Silver, a pure precious metal, is also not attracted by magnetic fields. But, why do these questions arise? Why is my silver jewelry magnetic? Will a magnet stick to sterling silver? Can sterling silver be magnetic? You would…

Gold is the number one jewelry metal that comes to mind during the wedding season! For centuries, yellow gold wedding rings have been the symbol of everlasting unions through history. Today, we have more style options than before. One of the foremost alternatives with increasing popularity is rose gold. Is rose gold real? Is rose…

Argentium silver is a young alloy often compared to rhodium plated white gold with its shine and brightness. It is an evolution from the traditional sterling silver jewelry, a staple in every collection. The latter has 92.5% silver purity, while argentium’s 2 versions, 940 and 960 both surpass it. Argentium silver has a small percentage…

Silver lovers have no shortage of sterling silver jewelry. Yet, there are other choices available. Rhodium plated sterling silver is one of these alloys. We answered the top 5 questions below, followed by a more detailed pro-con comparison with 925 silver. You’ll also find a delighting bonus at the end!   A. Top 5 Questions…