Platinum
Characteristics
Enduring, strong, and lasts a lifetime Composed of 95% platinum and 5% other pure alloys
Price
A rare and expensive precious metal
Setting Metal
Center diamond is set in platinum prongs
Performance
- Strongest precious metal
- Resistant to damage
- Does not wear away
- Develops a satin finish
- Platinum is hypoallergenic
- Highest level of purity
18k Gold
Characteristics
A classic metal with high gold purity Composed of 75% gold and 25% pure alloys
Price
Less expensive than platinum, yet highly valued
Setting Metal
Center diamond is set in 18k gold or platinum prongs
Perfomance
- Softer, malleable metal
- Easy to polish and repair
- Resistant to rust and tarnishing
- 18k yellow gold is rich in color
- Has a distinct heritage
9k Gold
Characteristics
A strong metal that is popular in fine jewelry Composed of 37.5% gold and 62.5% pure alloys
Price
Less expensive than 18k gold, yet offers good value
Setting Metal
Center diamond is set in 9k gold prongs
Performance
- Known for strength
- Longer wear due to hardness
- Easy to polish and repair
- Resistant to rust and tarnishing
- Moderate in color compared to 18k yellow gold
*Zermatt currently does not manufacture in this metal.
Palladium
Characteristics
A rare metal with the highest purity Composed of 95% palladium and 5% other pure alloys
Price
Less expensive than platinum, yet offers great value
Setting Metal
Center diamond is set in platinum prongs
Performance
- Known for strength, yet lighter than platinum
- Has a natural and permanent whiteness
- Easy to polish and repair
- Resistant to corrosion, oxidation, and tarnishing
- Palladium is hypoallergenic
- It is scratch-resistant
*Zermatt currently does not manufacture in this metal.