18k White Gold

Choice of Gold and Gemstones: Select your choice of 14k or 18k... white gold or yellow gold to be made and make sure that your jeweller gives you this choice.

... Be aware that when you talk platinum you may be a number of different combined metals. [...] Iridium (Ir) The alloy, usually about 10% iridium with 90% platinum, is a very hard, white and brittle metal (which is an interesting contrast to Gold which is extremely soft) and is much harder than pure platinum.

... Some nickel-free white gold alloys were originally developed in the 1920s using palladium as the primary bleaching agent. [...] Jewelry made from a palladium/gold alloy will not result in allergic reactions.

... Getting a gold-plated or gold-filled medical identification bracelet can be cheaper and just as nice. [...] A company known as Healing Ribbons offers 14K satin and diamond cut medical alert bracelets, as well as medical condition awareness and celebration jewelry.

... • 18K gold contains 18 parts gold and 6 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 75% gold. [...] Solid gold is durable, so it is a better choice for jewelry you'll wear regularly.

... Pearl necklaces with diamond gold clasps, showing off the sparkle of the clasp and adding a distinctive look. [...] A single pearl or several pearls on a gold chain prove yet again that less is more.

... And, we will not ask for any credit - feel free to take all the credit for picking the gift, and enjoy a fabulous Valentines with your sweetie. [...] When you give her a heart ring, or a necklace, you tell her that your heart belongs to her.

... Yet, without gold, we would be unable to use these savvy little devices, since it's a critical element for the transmission of a phone call. [...] The President of the United States is certainly grateful for gold, but not because of its market value or how nicely it decorates his loved ones.

... The good news is pewter does not tarnish like silver, so periodic cleaning with an all-purpose metal polish will keep it looking bright. [...] Pewter can be pitted or stained from certain foods such as citrus juice, types of salad dressing etc.

... One favorite story about pearls involves the legendary Egyptian queen Cleopatra and her Roman lover Marc Antony. [...] While Mikimoto was working to culture high quality pearls, two more Japanese minds were also striving to have similar successes.