ESTRELLA JEWELS is renowned for crafting their exquisite diamond jewellery with only the highest quality precious metals. The choice of metal for a purchaser can be very confusing. These high quality metals are chosen for their durability and ability to protect each precious stone.
The information below will help you to decide which is most appropriate for you. There are various characteristics to reflect on, such as colour, price and the care necessary to keep your jewellery in pristine condition.
Platinum is one of the most rare and pure precious metals it is both an essential and precious metal its includes palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium, and ruthenium. These metals are known for their purity, high melting points and ability to stay stable at high temperatures.
The platinum jewellery crafted at ESTRELLA JEWELS is designed using the finest quality, 950 grade platinum. The 950 grade means the metal is 95% pure. It has more strength than any other metal, and is used widely for the setting of precious stones.
Gold is the "gold standard" for adornment and beauty, and is the symbol of love. It speaks volumes both in language and in culture
This very durable metal that has been used for jewellery making for centuries will not corrode, tarnish or rust. Our artisan craftsmen at ESTRELLA JEWELS are happy to work with this lustrous metal which can be crafted into beautiful designs, created with great care and intricacy.
Yellow gold is very popular, but today purchasers can choose also between white and rose gold. Experiments with different alloys have produced black, purple and green golds. 24K gold is often considered too soft to be crafted into jewellery, so 9K and 18K yellow and white gold is often the metals of choice
The marks or stamps contain numbers ‘750’ for 18k gold and ‘375’ for 9k gold. The numbers refer to the percentage of pure gold included in the alloy. 18K gold is 75% pure and will result in a number of 750. 9K gold will result in a figure of 375 because the mix is 37.5% pure gold.
A 75% mix is highly recommended as there is more pure gold content and will result in a richer, more golden colour which will enhance the beauty of the diamond. It has also proved to be more durable and more resistant to damage.
The 18K white gold used by ESTRELLA JEWELS is our signature metal containing a very high platinum content in the alloy. The result is a signature unique white gold with an amazing rich white lustre.
The abbreviations "karat," "carat," "Karat," "Carat," "Kt," "Ct," "K," "C" or a designation in thousandths may be used to express the standard of a gold object is a measure of the fineness of gold with a minimum quality of 9K.
Like gold, silver is one of the world's oldest metals for jewelry design. Highly reflective and malleable, silver has been transformed into everything from fine flatware to mirrors, but one of its most enduring uses is as a personal adornment. Because silver does not tarnish when worn, it became associated with purity.
Understanding the different types of silver and silver plating techniques will help when choosing silver jewelry.
When shopping for silver jewelry, note the markings on the inside of the piece. Almost all sterling silver jewelry is marked as sterling or 925 silver, but some handcrafted pieces do not bear these stamps even if they are sterling. Silver rarely reacts with skin. Most people who have experienced skin irritation or staining from jewelry have been wearing nickel silver, an alloy of copper, zinc, and nickel that contains no precious metal. It may be difficult to find a jeweler who can resize silver rings, so pay attention to ring sizes when buying silver jewelry. Because silver is inexpensive, the cost to resize a ring may be more than the item's worth. Silver-plated jewelry is best for items that are worn occasionally. With daily use, the thin layer of silver can eventually wear away, exposing base metal that can corrode or stain skin.
Silver is a precious metal, but it has an accessible price. For those who appreciate its softer beauty, it is more highly prized than gold, yet it is inexpensive enough to wear as a fun fashion accessory. With silver plating and filling, even costume jewelry can be encased in precious metal. Although silver may not retain its connection to purity, it is a link with history; even the most contemporary silver jewelry designs have something in common with ancient adornments.