Metal Guide

Sterling silver, 18K gold, PT950 platinum, titanium steel and alloy: purity, hardness, allergy risk and price explained.

15 articles total

Metal Guide

Does 925 Sterling Silver Turn Green? The Truth Revealed

Wondering why your silver jewelry turns your skin green? Learn the real causes, how to prevent it, and how to clean and ...
David Chen Sep 15, 2026 4 min read
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What Is Titanium Steel? Why It Went Viral

Is titanium steel real titanium? Why does it not tarnish, trigger allergies or cost much? This guide explains 316L stain...
Grace Zhao Aug 17, 2026 5 min read
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PT950 Platinum Explained: Why It Is The Wedding Metal

What does 950 mean? Why is platinum sold by the gram yet not an investment? This guide covers purity marks, density, car...
Grace Zhao Aug 14, 2026 5 min read
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18K Gold vs Platinum: Which Is Better? Price to Durability

18K gold or PT950 platinum for your ring? This guide compares hardness, weight, allergy, price and maintenance across fi...
Grace Zhao Aug 6, 2026 5 min read
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Does 925 Silver Cause Allergy? The Full Hypoallergenic Guide

Red, itchy ears or neck after wearing sterling silver? Silver itself is low-risk; plating, nickel and sweat are the real...
Grace Zhao Aug 3, 2026 5 min read