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White gold and platinum may look alike, but that’s where the similarities end. Platinum is actually denser and it retains its color without yellowing. For people with allergic reactions to metal alloy, platinum is the most hypo-allergenic.

The brightness of platinum complements the diamonds in the setting, which means that platinum is an increasingly popular for engagement rings and wedding bands. However, platinum is more costly than white gold and because it is such a hard metal it is also more difficult to size (rings).

So why choose white gold over platinum?

White gold is softer than platinum, making it easier to mould, shape, and to size! White gold is the better value for the wedding band so if you choose a white gold band, you can put more money into the diamond or other stone to complete the jewelry design.

Its relative softness also means that white gold handles scratches without compromise – they wear away. On the other hand platinum shows every sign of scratches. So if you are after an antique look or classic design, white gold is definitely the right choice!

The gold undertones in white gold gives any jewelry item made from it a warm glow that is pleasing to the eye and familiar as a symbol of love, elegance and discerning choices. Why not check out our white gold jewelry choices and save money with this hot trend look?

Gemstone jewelry makes a wonderful gift for a birthday, anniversary, the holiday season and as a Christmas gift.  depending upon your choice of gemstone, and style of jewelry, gemstone gifts cater for all budgets.  Top of the range are precious diamonds, sapphires, rubies and emeralds set into precious metals but more affordable items include peridot jewelry, opals and amethyst jewelry set into gold or silver.  

And with economic semi-precious gemstones, you ould buy one piece of jewelry, say a necklace, and team it up with a matching pair of earrings another time.  Or maybe you have the budget to buy a gemstone “set”, such as ring and bracelet, necklace and bracelet or necklace and earrings?  The wonderful thing about gemstone jewelry is that it is so easy to personalise a gift!

And gemstone jewelry is not just for people who prefer dainty jewelry.  Many gemstones can be found in larger carat weights, or their affordability means they can be clustered together to form a glorious piece with a high WOW factor!

Remember too that many gemstones are also associated with a particular month and/or zodiac sign.  So why not consider making a gift of “birthstone” jewelry.  Obviously this will vary from person to person depending on their birth month!  But don’t be limited to birthstone gemstones.  Because whilst opal jewelry is October’s birthstone jewelry, and peridot is August’s, if your October born friend adores green, maybe peridot earrings would be perfect!

And don’t forget that oneof the best ways to shop around for the best gemstone jewelry and cheapest prices is online!  Why not check out or gorgeous pieces of handmade opal, peridot and amethyst gemstone jewelry and take advantage of the special online prices?

Go on, treat someone special!