The list of metal to use in costume jewellery

Published on : 20 August 20196 min reading time

In the field of jewellery the raw material will often be a metal, here are some explanations of the main metals found in silver jewellery creations as well as alloys. The most common metals are silver and gold, but also platinum, steel, copper, zinc, vermeil and platinum. Sometimes it is components of several metals that form the alloy. Lead is also sometimes used for some old jewellery such as ethnic or Indian jewellery.

The different Metals in jewellery

In the field of jewellery, there are lots of raw materials and they are often metals, here are some of the main ones that are used in this field to make your most beautiful ornaments, necklaces, ring earrings or bracelets, here are some elements about the natural resources so coveted. It should be noted that allergies to copper, zinc, tin or silver are extremely rare.

The gold

Totally pure, it can be used to make jewellery without alloys, because it is soft but has a sufficient consistency to make models, unlike silver, which is too malleable for 100% use in jewellery packaging. Basically, the gold that is used comes from ingots that are melted in order to melt them and thus make casts. Gold is available in a wide range of alloys such as palladium, silver, copper but also platinum, manganese. To define the value of gold it is calculated in carats, on the basis of a value of 24 carats for pure gold. If an alloy is made, the number of carats will decrease proportionally. The colour will therefore vary according to the mixture, from grey, to green, to yellow or pink shades, each mixture is unique and the perfect balance of mass and hardness depends on it. The hardest alloy is gold and silver because of the consistency of the silver itself. If you are looking for an investment, choose pure gold.

The money

Pure silver cannot be used as such in jewellery because it is too soft to be worked in this way, so it must be worked as an alloy with other metals such as copper. This operation will aim to make it harder that is why we do not call it 925 silver, because it contains 92.5% silver and the rest are alloys, in English we will call it sterling silver, it is likely that you have already heard this moment. It is characterized by a punch which is a head of the neck brace. Silver called Tibetan is a silvery metal with a low silver content, as is Bali silver. Plated jewellery means that silver jewellery is not massive but that a layer of silver is applied to the metal, which may leave over time or if products are added to clean it. The word silver or silver means that only the colour. You can also rely on the price, money being very expensive; you should not believe Santa Claus either but be careful when buying it. Silver is women’s favourite metal because of its brightness, luminosity and beauty, it allows to make jewellery with rare finesse and suppleness. A precious metal, it blends perfectly with heaps of coloured stones to decorate the most beautiful jewellery.

The copper

It is said that copper has had virtues since antiquity, for example to treat joint pain. However, the benefits are not scientifically proven. Since the dawn of time this metal has been used and ancient objects can be found in many civilizations, mainly jewellery, pendants but also everyday objects. It has a unique chemistry and lustre that gives it a beauty so sought after by amateurs. Its beauty is rare and its price is reasonable compared to the metals mentioned above.

The bronze

Jewellery made of the unique alloy of copper and tin, bronze often comes with a varnish that will protect it from the ravages of time. Its colour will change over time and become patinated, it is possible to give it a new glow if it is tarnished.

It has the charm of vintage jewellery and allows the creation of jewellery with the retro style so popular.

Titanium

With titanium jewellery, there is no risk of allergy, it is the material used for all surgical instruments or piercings. The finishing possibilities of titanium jewellery are polishing, sandblasting, brushing, brushing at an angle as well as oblique friction; it gives very contemporary jewellery in matt and shiny materials.

The brass

Brass is very pretty in jewellery; it can be twisted, hammered and given to it in cups and zinc… Its golden colour gives it a lot of charm and a rare elegance. Mixture of copper and zinc, it oxidizes with time at this time it appears a layer called the green of grey. This metal has been known since prehistoric times when it was already used for the manufacture of ornaments, mixed with copper, copper and

The zinc

It is worked in a raw way, tinted and has pretty reflections; they make it possible to make superb jewellery that looks good. Zinc protects other materials from corrosion; it is often used in jewellery but also in other industrial fields. Its matt appearance is very elegant in designer jewellery.

Palladium

It is a new material that looks a lot like platinum and has great qualities to stand the test of time. It is a new material in the making of jewellery at such high prices. It is still little used because of its cost; it is used in the composition of white gold.

The platinum

Hard and malleable metal, it is a precious and rare metal used in high-end jewellery and jewellery. Materials of unique nobility, it has a particular colour, a very pale and pure grey. Much rarer still than gold it is a symbol of eternity, its price is also very high. It is a high quality hyper-geometric metal for sensitive skin.

The rhodium

A recently discovered metal, its great advantage is its resistance to corrosion, it is used in jewellery alloys, it is a metal nevertheless still whose production tends to increase due to demand.

Which jewellery material?

Because precious metals are also very expensive and you can’t always afford a trendy piece of jewellery and you want to indulge yourself several times a year, designer jewellery also has a lot of charm and style, they are made in a lot of materials and colours, of varied, original and unusual shapes. We need to have fun at a low price according to our desires. There are also lots of materials like mother-of-pearl, shells, wood… to please you without ruining yourself.

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