Metal Content In Wedding Bands

Synka | Aug 04, 2009 | 0 comments

Anyone in the market for platinum or gold jewelry needs to understand a little about the precious metal market. The precious metal market is based on the spot price which is easy to find online or in your local newspaper. Some internet sites even have a hot line to call or text that can be sent every day to keep you informed on the new spot price.

Traditionally Platinum is the most costly metal used in jewelry.Of course that could change but as of July 2009 it is still on top.Platinum is also the most dense and heaviest compared to gold or silver. The softness of platinum prevents you from using it in its pure form but the best mix has only a 5 percent alloy added so it is the most pure of all metal options.

Common Metals used in Wedding Bands.

  • 18k gold
  • 950 platinum
  • 10K Gold
  • Platinum
  • Karat platinum-low value mix

950 platinum is a mix of 95 percent pure platinum and the balance being ruthenium or cobalt. Iridium is also used but usually is a 10 percent mix for extra hardness. Most die struck pieces are made with ruthenium while cobalt dominates casting for its easy flow when heated.

Make sure to compare only 950 platinum and never the low quality mix known as karat platinum

Other jewelry metals include14K gold, which is is a basic mix in the US. It is made up of 58.3 percent pure gold and the balance a mix of alloys that control color and hardness. The number of mixes are varied and each one can have a slightly different color. The colors range from yellow to white to green and anything a new alloy will produce.

18K is 75 percent pure gold and is preference of many countries and has a very rich color. It is popular in the US but a far second to the lower cost of 14K.

If you are looking for platinum wedding bands then you need to know the gram weight and alloy to compare the price with others. Quality and weight are what controls the price and value.

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