Which Metal Is Best For Jewellery?

Whether you are in a place where you want to purchase the best ring for your significant other or you
want to buy a piece of quality jewellery for yourself, the metal is one of the first things that you need to
consider. There are many metals to choose from, but which is the best? The truth of the matter is that
there is no best metal, only the best metal for the wearer! Consider a few tips to get you started.

Skip the Nickel and the Copper

Cheap rings, especially ones that have a shiny silver finish, are typically made with nickel. Nickel is
durable and common, and it retains a high polish over time. It sounds ideal, but the truth is that a fair
number of people in the world have a nickel allergy. A nickel allergy will give the wearer a rash, so
skip this metal unless you know the wearer will be immune. Copper has a chance of turning the
wearer’s finger bluish-green because the copper oxidizes. In some cases, this reaction can also
cause an allergy.

Consider Circumstances

Gold rings are very lovely, but they are also quite soft. Depending on the situation, this can be a
benefit or a disadvantage. For example, if someone does a lot of work with their hands, a pure gold
ring may become dented or scratched over time. However, if someone works with a great deal of
machinery and wants to wear a ring (something that is not commonly advised) the ring should be gold
because in the case of an emergency, the ring will simply tear or split without taking the finger with it.

Skin Tone

A person’s skin tone can also affect the way that certain metals look on them. For example, someone
who has a great deal of yellow or orange in their skin tone tends to look very good in warm metals,
like gold or alloyed copper. People who have cooler skin tones, with a lot of pink and blue, tend to
look wonderful in silvers. Choosing the right metal gives the person’s skin a healthy glow. Don’t forget
that preference can play a big part in this; if you have a strong feeling for one jewellery colour or
another, do not let the skin tone play a large role.

Consider Alloys

Alloys are metals that are combined for different effects. For example, sterling silver is a jewellery
metal that is mostly made from copper with a small percentage of another metal for strength. Rose
gold is gold that has been mixed with copper, giving the metal a very pinkish tone. White gold is a
great choice for people who prefer gold but like a silver sheen, and it involves mixing gold with a
metal like nickel or palladium.

When you are thinking about purchasing jewellery, chances are good that you are mostly considering
the stone, the shape or the design. Take a moment to think about the metal as well. Consider how
well it matches the stone, and also how it will look on the wearer!

Rosie writes for Dynamic Metals the stainless steel & titanium supplier. Look to them for high-grade metals. Metals
available include AMS 5629 &
5643 amongst others, visit DynamicMetalsLtd.co.uk for more information.