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The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum
…a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the deep yellow of pure gold. The amount of alloy mixed with gold is called its karat. The key to understanding gold karat is the karat value over 24. An example is a 14-karat gold wedding ring. It is 14/24, which equals 58.3% gold and 41.7% alloy. The white color is achieved by a careful choice of the alloying metals, which bleach the yellow of pure gold. Platinum is a naturally white metal. It does not need to be …
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Gem in the Spotlight: Ruby
…, dragons were often depicted holding or guarding precious rubies, which were believed to represent their fiery breath and fierce power. Today, ruby is recognized as the birthstone for July and the traditional gift for the 40th wedding anniversary. See More on Etsy › Notable Rubies Throughout history, rubies have been worn by royalty, nobility, and the wealthy as a symbol of power and success. The Sunrise Ruby is not only the most expensive ruby in the world, it is the …
