TwoBirch Precious Metals

All TwoBirch jewelry can be purchased in 10k, 14k or 18k yellow, white or rose gold. We also offer platinum and palladium pieces as well as 925 sterling silver personalized or fashion jewelry. Many other jewelers use other substances like titanium and cobalt, but we believe that precious metals go best with your beautiful diamond.  TwoBirch precious metals are top-notch.

Gold

Gold is mined in the form of nuggets or grains that are yellow in color. Also, gold doesn’t oxidize when it comes into contact with water or air, meaning that it is resistant to things like rusting and other reactions that would break down the integrity of the metal.

Though the purest form of gold is 24 Karat, it’s usually too soft to work with. Thus, most jewelry is not made with such fine gold but rather a gold that is mixed with other alloys. For instance, 18 karat gold is 75% gold and 25% alloys.

Alloys also help to create different colors of gold like white gold, which, contrary to popular belief, does not exist naturally. Instead, it is a combination of gold and white alloys that are coated in Rhodium, which creates the pure white shine.

Gold has been used throughout history as a representation of extravagance and wealth, but it’s resistance to heat and outer elements brings humans to associate it with immutability and eternity. It is the gift associated with 50th anniversaries.

Platinum

Platinum is even rarer than gold and can be used to craft jewelry in its purest form. It is usually used in 95% or 92.5% purity and does not oxidize when it comes into contact with water or air. It is an extremely dense metal with a high melting temperature and an excellent alternative for those who have a gold allergy or sensitivity. They are, however, typically a bit heavier and more expensive due to their density.

The Ancient Egyptians were the first to use platinum jewelry, which didn’t gain widespread Western popularity until the European colonization of South America. A symbol of true love and purity, it is the perfect metal for your engagement and wedding sparklers.

Palladium

Palladium, along with platinum, rhodium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium, is a part of the platinum family. Of its family members, it has the lowest melting point and density, making it lighter and less expensive. It essentially functions as a more affordable version of platinum, whose prices have been rising over the past few years.

Silver

Silver, like gold, is too fine in its purest form to be used for jewelry-making. It is often alloyed with copper to make it more durable, which creates sterling silver. Unlike gold and platinum, silver will tarnish when exposed to air or water containing ozone or hydrogen sulfide. In order to avoid easy tarnishing, we plate our silver with rhodium.

Silver doesn’t carry the extravagant and rich symbolism like that of gold. Instead, it is often used as a symbol of hope, unconditional love, and kindness.

To learn more about the precious metals that we use in our TwoBirch jewelry, check out our metal guide.