| Material | Description |
| Sterling Silver | Made up of over 92% silver and 7.5% of other metals, usually copper. It is highly durable. You should look for a stamp with ‘925 or .925). |
| Gold | Gold is usually mixed with silver, copper, nickel and zinc to give it a more endurable character. Gold can be yellow, white or rose – depending on the metal alloys included and the percentage of each alloy metal. Measured in karat with 24 karat gold being 100% gold. |
| Platinum | Platinum is the most durable metal. Its white colour doesn’t change or fade. It is an ideal metal for engagement or wedding ring. |
| Palladium | A natural bright white metal making part of the platinum family. Palladium is less likely to tarnish unlike sterling silver. |
| Zinc | Used in combination with other metals and makes the metal more durable. |
