Diamond is usually the hardest, durable, and most valuable substance ever known to man. Since diamond is not metal diamond jewelry will require that another precious metal is used to suspend, mount, or set it. Here are the best precious metals that you would consider when you want to set your piece of diamond stone.
Sterling Silver
Silver is usually the most reflective metals of all and when well-polished. It is very malleable and resists oxidation when exposed to the atmospheric gases. While today most of the silver mined is used for other purposes apart from jewelry, the fact that silver can be polished, matte, brushed, or oxidized using chemicals makes it a suitable metal for mounting any diamond stone such as Pear Shaped Loose Diamonds and even a cushioned shaped diamond. In its pure form silver is as soft as gold and therefore is usually alloyed with copper to make it harder and more durable.
Gold
Gold is extremely suited for use in jewelry making due to its extraordinary luster, and also since it does not tarnish or corrode. It is also very economical as a simple quantity as 28 grams of gold can be hammered into a number of simple gold leafs, and a gold piece can be re-melted and used again for new designs. However since 100% pure gold is too soft to be used for a long time, just like silver gold is usually mixed with other metals such as silver, copper and zinc to attain the necessary durability and shades of yellow, or with nickel, copper, and zinc to produce white gold engagement rings, while lastly with copper to create pink or rose gold.
Platinum
Usually the best metal for jewelry with a weight that is twice that of gold, platinum is a silver white metal that is very ductile. Since it never easily scratched, it’s strong, and durable, platinum stands out as the best metal that can be used in jewelry. It also has a high melting point and a great resistance to corrosion or any chemical attack. This is why platinum is preferred over other metals for jewelry in any diamond such as oval diamonds or round brilliant cut diamonds. It also never adds color and therefore complements your diamond’s natural brilliance.
Sterling Silver
Silver is usually the most reflective metals of all and when well-polished. It is very malleable and resists oxidation when exposed to the atmospheric gases. While today most of the silver mined is used for other purposes apart from jewelry, the fact that silver can be polished, matte, brushed, or oxidized using chemicals makes it a suitable metal for mounting any diamond stone such as Pear Shaped Loose Diamonds and even a cushioned shaped diamond. In its pure form silver is as soft as gold and therefore is usually alloyed with copper to make it harder and more durable.
Gold
Gold is extremely suited for use in jewelry making due to its extraordinary luster, and also since it does not tarnish or corrode. It is also very economical as a simple quantity as 28 grams of gold can be hammered into a number of simple gold leafs, and a gold piece can be re-melted and used again for new designs. However since 100% pure gold is too soft to be used for a long time, just like silver gold is usually mixed with other metals such as silver, copper and zinc to attain the necessary durability and shades of yellow, or with nickel, copper, and zinc to produce white gold engagement rings, while lastly with copper to create pink or rose gold.
Platinum
Usually the best metal for jewelry with a weight that is twice that of gold, platinum is a silver white metal that is very ductile. Since it never easily scratched, it’s strong, and durable, platinum stands out as the best metal that can be used in jewelry. It also has a high melting point and a great resistance to corrosion or any chemical attack. This is why platinum is preferred over other metals for jewelry in any diamond such as oval diamonds or round brilliant cut diamonds. It also never adds color and therefore complements your diamond’s natural brilliance.
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