Metals 101

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METALS 101

Not an expert in jewelry metals?

It’s okay, most people aren’t.  It can be hard to know what metal is a good choice for your wedding band when there are many options and they vary in color and price.  Fear not!  We have broken it down for you so you can quickly get up to speed.

A couple things to note about all of the alloys we use:

  • All are durable enough to withstand a lifetime of adventure

  • All are allergy friendly and will not cause a skin reaction

  • None are plated with any other metals to change the color

You can’t make a bad choice- all of our alloys are strong, beautiful and appropriate for everyday wear.  Just choose the one with the best color and price for you.

 

14K gold rugged textured wedding band handmade by artist Kendra Renee

14K Gold

Medium Yellow

$660-$975 (depending on width of band)

14K yellow gold is a wonderful, durable gold alloy perfect for wedding rings.  It’s the classic!  This alloy is lovingly cast locally in San Francisco and is available for our Double Pour Event.

18K Yellow gold wedding band with soft, organic texture- handmade by artist Kendra Renee

18K Yellow Gold

Deep yellow

$775-$1375 (depending on width of band)

18K yellow gold contains a higher percentage of pure gold than 14K, which gives this alloy a deeper, more vibrant color.  This alloy is lovingly cast locally in San Francisco and is available for our Double Pour Event.

Rose Gold Woven Wedding Band by Kendra Renee

14K Rose Gold

Redish Pink

$660-$975 (depending on width of band)

14K rose gold is a gold alloy made with copper which gives it it’s red color.  This alloy is lovingly cast locally in San Francisco and is available for our Double Pour Event.

Simple palladium wedding band with matte finish handmade by artist Kendra Renee

Palladium

Cool Silver

$775-$1375 (depending on width of band)

Palladium is a rare precious metal similar in look and chemical structure to Platinum.  It is durable, lightweight, and allergy friendly.  If you are looking for a truly white or silver metal, palladium is the right choice.  It contains no gold, and so it does not have the warm yellow undertones of white gold.  This alloy is artfully cast by our trusted vendors in Portland, OR.

Rustic wedding band by Kendra Renee

14K Palladium White Gold

Warm Yellow Gray

$775-$1475 (depending on width of band)

This white-gold alloy is made with 58% pure gold and palladium.   Palladium is a precious metal in its own right, and combines with the gold to form an incredibly durable, allergy-free alloy.  (Traditional white gold alloys contain nickel, which many people are allergic to.)  The color of this alloy is not pure white, but a warm gray that looks great against many skin tones.  This alloy is artfully cast by our trusted vendors in North Chesterfield, VA.

Simple hammered 18K Palladium white gold wedding band handmade by artist Kendra Renee

18K Palladium White Gold

Dark Yellow Gray

$975-$1875 (depending on width of band)

This white-gold alloy is made with 75% pure gold and palladium.   Palladium is a precious metal in its own right, and combines with the gold to form an incredibly durable, allergy-free alloy.  (Traditional white gold alloys contain nickel, which many people are allergic to.)  The color of this alloy is not pure white, but a warm, dark, gunmetal gray.  This alloy is artfully cast by our trusted vendors in North Chesterfield, VA.