Here is some information that will assist you in choosing a setting that’s right for you.

10k Gold
10k gold is 41.7% pure gold.

14k Gold
14k gold is 58.5% pure gold and settings are normally yellow or white. Occasionally 14k jewelry is alloyed to give it a pink or green color. Since gold is naturally deep yellow in color, white gold jewelry has alloys added, such as nickel, to give it the white color which will usually develop a yellow cast after it is worn awhile. White gold settings are usually rhodium plated at the factory to prolong their bright white look. If a setting does develop a yellow cast, it can easily be rhodium plated again at any time at a minimal cost.

18k Gold
18k gold is 75% pure gold and settings are normally yellow or white. Like 14k white gold, 18k white gold is prone to developing a yellow cast after some wear but can also be rhodium plated at any time. 18k yellow gold has a richer color than 14k because of its higher gold content. One thing to consider when buying an 18k setting is that it is a softer metal than 14k and may wear a little faster over the years.

Platinum
There is no other metal in the world like platinum. It is 35 times more rare than gold even though platinum bullion trades at roughly only twice the price of gold. Because it is a very difficult metal to fabricate, platinum jewelry costs considerably more than gold.

One of the unique qualities of platinum is that it is a very dense metal and almost never looses its volume from wear and scratching. When a piece of jewelry is subjected to wear, the metal is displaced on the piece but not lost. The disadvantage of this is that platinum does not maintain a polish very well and often has a dull appearance. However, platinum can be polished to a bright shine when desired at a minimal cost.

Palladium
More precious than gold and just as scarce as platinum, Palladium’s rarity creates an aura of luxury and purity. Palladium and platinum are found together in nature in very limited regions in the world. A truly precious metal, Palladium exemplifies everything you would expect of life of love. Palladium has a natural white luster that creates the perfect setting to enhance the beauty of diamonds and gemstones set within.

Naturally White and Hypoallergenic
Palladium is easy to maintain and it naturally retains its white brilliance, never yellowing, tarnishing or becoming dull. Palladium is strong and durable making it ideal to hold the most precious gemstones, and withstand the test of time. Palladium is naturally hypoallergenic and Palladium 950 does not contain skin irritants, nickel and cobalt.