Metals Explained

Platinum 950 is 95% pure platinum 5% alloys.

• Platinum is stronger and has a higher density than any other precious metal.
• Setting diamonds and gemstones is safe and secure.
• Any scratches (from every day wear and tear) can be easily polished out of the metal.
• Platinum will always retain its original beauty, brightness and whiteness.
• Unlike white gold, it requires a minimum of maintenance because there is no need for rhodium plating.
• It is hypoallergenic, perfect ring metal for those with allergies

Palladium is 95% pure palladium 5% alloys.

• It is a slightly warmer, grey/white colour compared to other white metals.
• Palladium is strong, durable and its whiteness will last forever.
• Like Platinum, it will require very little maintenance as there is no need for rhodium plating.
• Due to its rich purity, it is hypoallergenic.
• A great ring metal option for those with sensitive skin.

Platinum 600 is 60% pure platinum 40% alloys.

• It is a grey/white colour slightly darker than platinum 950.
• Platinum 600 is one of the strongest precious metals with a Vickers International hardness rating of 230.
• This means that Platinum 600 is twice as hard as 9ct gold.
• Platinum 600 requires less maintenance than any other metal due to its hardness and does not require rhodium plating.
• It is hypoallergenic.

Yellow Gold is available in 9ct (37.5% pure gold) 14ct (57.5% pure gold) and 18ct (75% pure gold).

• Yellow gold is the natural and therefore traditional colour of gold.
• It is very good for setting diamonds and gemstones and wears very well.
• Gold has always been the traditional precious metal.

White Gold is available in 9ct (37.5% pure gold) 14ct (57.5% pure gold) and 18ct (75% pure gold) and is created by mixing fine yellow gold with other precious white metals, such as nickel, silver, platinum or palladium.

• Adding these metals to yellow gold, not only gives it its white colour, but it creates a stronger and more durable alloy perfect for use in jewellery.
• Although most people think that white gold is a naturally white metal, it is in fact not. Save
• White Gold jewellery is often Rhodium Plated.
• Rhodium itself is a rare, silver to white precious metal, and a member of the platinum family.
• A thin layer is applied to the metal giving it a bright, white & shiny appearance that resists tarnishing.

Rose Gold is available in 9ct (37.5% pure gold) 14ct (57.5% pure gold) and 18ct (75% pure gold).

• Rose gold is created by mixing fine yellow gold with other metals such as copper which gives it a pink or red colour.
• Rose gold is good for setting diamonds and gemstones.
• It has a warm, traditional look which is often seen in antique jewellery.

Carbon Fibre is a polymer and is sometimes known as graphite fibre.

• It is a very strong material that is also very lightweight.
• It is 10 times stronger than steel.
• It has a natural black appearance similar to wood.
• It has been become a popular addition to jewellery due to the contrast of colours with precious metals and its durability and hardness.

Titanium is a lightweight dark grey metal.

• It is very lightweight, has excellent corrosion resistance and high impact toughness.
• Dora uses grade 2 titanium in the use of their rings.
• Titanium can be found in meteorites, the moon and some stars.
• It is the ninth most abundant element of the earths crust.
• Titanium is also hypoallergenic.

Silver is a white metal similar in appearance to white gold..

• A soft, lustrous transition ring metal, it exhibits the highest electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity of any metal