STERLING SILVER - 925
A silver alloy consisting of 92.5% pure silver and the remaining 7.5% comprising of other metals such as copper. This alloy creates a harder, more workable metal than pure silver. Copper oxidises upon contact with chemicals and gases in the atmosphere, environment and the skin, causing a darkening known as tarnishing. Sterling silver is the most common silver alloy found in jewellery and is best maintained with regular cleaning

FINE SILVER - 999
The term for pure silver, an elemental metal with a bright white colour and lovely weight. It is resistant to tarnishing, however, fine silver’s softness means it is only suitable for select jewellery applications.

9CT GOLD - 375
A low gold content alloy containing 37.5% pure gold with the remaining 62.5% comprising of other metals such as silver, copper and zinc. The combination and ratio of alloy metals will determine the colour of the gold alloy; yellow, white or rose. 9ct yellow gold is paler yellow than 18ct yellow gold, and 9ct white gold is a light, warm grey colour.

18CT GOLD - 750
A high gold content alloy containing 75% pure gold with the remaining 25% comprising of other metals such as silver, copper and palladium. The combination and ratio of alloy metals will determine the colour of the gold alloy; yellow, white or rose. 18ct gold has a richer colour than lower content alloys due to the high percentage of pure gold, and will last better than lower gold content alloys over the years. 18ct yellow gold is a rich yellow colour, and 18ct white gold is a dark, warm grey colour.

PLATINUM - 999
A pure elemental metal with a cool grey colour, Platinum is a heavy and luxurious metal.