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Bronze
Bronze is an ancient alloy of copper with tin (sometimes with other metals), of a characteristic warm golden-brown colour. It is one of humankind's oldest metals — a whole historical epoch is named the Bronze Age. In jewellery and decorative work bronze is valued for its warm colour, durability and the ability to acquire a noble patina over time. It is used for ethnic and vintage jewellery, buttons, buckles, trimmings and sculptural elements. Bronze is more affordable than precious metals but has its own, 'historical' charm and warmth. It is often used in ethnic, boho and artisan styles. Bronze is an ancient copper alloy of warm golden-brown colour, in which the centuries-old history of the metal combines with durability, a noble patina and a warm, 'historical' character, making it an expressive material of ethnic, vintage and artisan jewellery.
Platinum
Platinum is a rare, heavy and extremely noble metal of a silvery-white colour, one of the most expensive in jewellery. Unlike gold alloys, platinum is used almost pure (95%), so it is hypoallergenic. Its chief virtues are exceptional strength and resistance: platinum does not tarnish, oxidise or wear away, so it holds precious stones in settings ideally, keeping them secure for years. The natural whiteness of platinum needs no rhodium plating (unlike white gold) and serves as a perfect neutral background for diamonds, emphasising their brilliance. Platinum symbolises eternity and restrained, genuine luxury without showy glitter.
Rose gold
Rose gold is an alloy of gold with an increased content of copper, which gives the metal its characteristic warm, pinkish-red shade. The more copper in the alloy, the richer the pink colour. Rose gold combines the nobility of gold with a soft, romantic hue that looks especially warm on the skin and suits almost everyone. In the early 19th century it was loved in the Empire (the alloy is also known as 'red gold'), and later made famous by the jewellery house Cartier. In the 21st century rose gold underwent a powerful fashion revival — in jewellery, watches and even technology. The hallmark (585, 750) states the content of pure gold. Rose gold is a noble alloy of warm pinkish-red shade, in which copper gives gold a romantic, tender hue that combines the classic value of the precious metal with a modern, warm and universally appealing look.
Titanium
Titanium is a modern metal known for its exceptional lightness, strength and complete hypoallergenicity. It is roughly 40% lighter than steel (density ≈4.5 vs ≈7.8 g/cm³) and, unalloyed, as tensile-strong as some steels, does not rust, does not tarnish and is absolutely safe for the skin, so it is ideal for those allergic to other metals. Titanium has a restrained, modern greyish-silvery colour, and by a special treatment (anodising) it can be given bright, almost rainbow shades without paint. In jewellery titanium is valued for wedding bands, men's jewellery, watches and modern, technological design. It hardly scratches. Titanium is a modern metal of exceptional lightness, strength and hypoallergenicity, in which technology combines with a restrained silvery colour and the possibility of bright anodising, making it an ideal choice for strong, safe and modern jewellery and wedding bands.
White gold
White gold is an alloy of gold with white metals (palladium, nickel or silver) that give it a silvery-white colour, often additionally plated with rhodium for a bright shine and hardness. White gold combines the value and nobility of gold with a cool, modern silvery look resembling platinum but more affordable. It became especially popular in the 20th century, particularly in the Art Deco era, and today is a classic choice for engagement rings, since its cool shine perfectly emphasises the sparkle of diamonds. The hallmark states the content of pure gold, and the admixtures the colour and hardness. White gold is a noble alloy of cool silvery-white colour, in which gold combines with white metals, giving jewellery a modern, elegant platinum-type shine at a more affordable price, ideal as a setting for diamonds.
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