Alternative Metals

A range of metals can be crafted into stunning jewellery; some are well-known and more widely used than others. These guides explore some of the fantastic properties of lesser known metals, so that you can make a more informed choice when choosing your jewellery.

Cobalt

Cobalt has the look and feel of white gold and is a bright, white metal that is even brighter than titanium and tungsten. It is sometimes referred to as 'cobalt chrome' and compared to platinum and palladium in colour. Its silvery radiance is completely natural and cobalt itself is often used in electroplating to give other metal based jewellery a polished surface.

Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel is widely used in fashion jewellery and watches. A bright, shiny, and versatile material, stainless steel is different from carbon steel because it contains a minimum of 10.5% chromium, preventing it from corroding easily or rusting like ordinary steel and making it resistant to tarnishing.

Tungsten

Tungsten is a steel coloured grey metal. Appreciated for its robustness, tungsten has a similar density to gold and is currently very popular in men’s wedding rings. Men tend to favour tungsten wedding rings because, whilst also fashionable, they offer a non-scratch, no-tarnish ring with a long-lasting shine.

Rhodium

Rhodium is another precious metal from the platinum family that has a silvery-white tone and a high level of reflectance.

Alternative Metals

Cobalt

Stainless Steel

Tungsten

Rhodium

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