- Platinum: The Lee Diamond Choice
- This is a strong and durable metal perfect for daily wear.
- Platinum has a silver white appearance which increases the brilliance of its captive stones.
- This metal is highly resistant to stress and deals well with extreme temperatures.
- Platinum jewellery retains its looks better than any other metal and is ideal for those who suffer from metal allergies as it does not contain any nickel.
- All of this unfortunately comes at a price higher than gold.
- Gold
- As with all precious metals, gold will not rust, tarnish or erode.
- Gold is far more malleable than platinum making it the perfect choice for detailed designer jewellery.
- Gold has always been a worthy investment metal.
- Comes in your choice of yellow, white and/or rose gold
- Not suitable for those who suffer from metal allergies.
- White gold requires re-plating as the rhodium does wear away over time.
- 9K vs 18K gold?
- Primary difference is the purity of the gold.
- 9K jewellery is less pure as the piece contains 37.5% pure gold whereby 18K is 75% pure gold.
- 9K jewellery is therefore more affordable than 18k.
- There are medial options such as 12K which is 50% pure gold.
- 24K is pure gold.