CHOOSING A METAL

J. B. Simpson & Sons specialize in platinum jewellery. Our craftsmen are capable of designing and manufacturing absolutely anything desired.

When choosing the metal of preference, Platinum, 18 kt., 14 kt., 10 kt., yellow, white, rose or green colour, certain principals may help in your selection.

Yellow, rose and green gold with high pure gold content, like 18 kt. tend to be softer and more malleable. If it is a ring we are designing, the piece is made slightly heavier, which in turn gives it more strength. If it is a pair of earrings, the smaller alloy content causes less skin irritation. ( oils from our bodies, particularly pierced areas on some occasions react with nickel or copper alloys).

Gents jewellery is usually made in 10 kt. because it is strong and durable. Men are much harder on their rings than women.