METALS

Metal Comparison Guide

SH Jewelry can be custom cast to order in your choice of the following ethically sourced precious metals: 14K Yellow Gold, 14K Rose Gold, 18 K Yellow Gold, 18K Rose Gold, 24K Gold, Platinum, and Sterling Silver.

All gold is Fairmined, and platinum and silver are recycled. Read more about Fairmined gold here.

14K Rose Fairmined Gold

A brighter pink thank 18k rose gold due to the high copper content. 14K gold is 14 parts gold alloyed with 10 parts silver, copper and zinc. 14K gold is more durable and resilient to scratching and less expensive than higher karat gold. It is hypoallergenic but can cause discoloration on some due to the copper and silver content.

Composition-
Gold: 58.3%
Copper, Silver, Zinc: 42.8%

14K Yellow Fairmined Gold

A popular choice for it's affordability and durability, 14k yellow is 58% pure gold alloyed with silver, copper and zinc. It has less copper content and delivers a beautiful neutral warm that compliments most skin tones. It is hypoallergenic but can cause discoloration on some due to the copper and silver content.

Composition-
Gold: 58.3%
Copper, Silver, Zinc: 42.8%

18K Yellow Fairmined Gold

Higher gold content produces a rich yellow gold. An alloy containing 18 parts gold to 6 parts silver, copper, zinc.

Due to higher gold content this alloy is slightly softer, yet still a very practical choice for everyday wear. It is also more expensive than 14K valuable

Composition

Gold: 75%
Copper, Silver, Zinc: 25%

18K Rose Fairmined Gold

A peachy rose gold, less pink than 14k rose gold due to the higher content of pure gold. This also makes 18K gold softer and more valuable than lower karat alloys. It is still a very practical and popular choice for everyday wear.

Gold: 75%
Copper, Silver, Zinc: 25%

Recycled Platinum

More rare than gold, also more dense and more expensive. Platinum is a great hypoallergenic option for a white hued metal that won't tarnish. White gold often contains nickel, so when desiring a precious white metal Platinum is recommended. All SH platinum is 100% recycled and refined by our trusted suppliers.

24K Pure Gold

Rich, saturated, vibrant gold. Because most of SH jewelry is heavy and structural we can offer a small selection in 24K pure gold. The most valuable and also the softest option, (It is very malleable, scoring 2.5 on the Mohs scale, the reason it is alloyed with tougher metals like silver and copper.) 24K is not recommended for delicate jewelry but for heavier structural pieces like the Madrone it will weather remarkable patina like a good pair of Japanese denim.

Composition-
Gold: 99.9%