Palladium was first discovered in 1803 by William Hyde Wollaston and has been used as a precious metal for manufacturing jewelry since 1939. It is also used for manufacturing a variety of other products, such as computers, cellular phones and
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The History of UK Hallmarking
Gold, silver, platinum, and, recently, palladium, are usually all hallmarked regardless of what region the metals come from What Is Hallmarking? While the word hallmark brings visions of greeting cards to most people’s minds, the term, in fact, was originally
18ct Gold vs Platinum: Which one to choose?
Platinum and 18 carat gold are both beautiful as well as popular metals that are sought after for a variety of reasons. Both 18 carat gold and platinum have properties that are unique to each metal as well as a
3 Tips to Look After Your White Gold Rings
One of the most appealing things about white gold engagement rings is the eloquent beauty they possess. The way the sparkling diamond reflects off the silver-toned mirror-like surface of the metal makes it the perfect combination of style and elegance.