Choosing a metal
Every metal is made to order, so the choice comes down to colour, wear and budget.
| Silver | 9ct gold | 14ct gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity | Solid silver | 37.5% pure gold | 58.5% pure gold |
| Colour | Cool and bright | Soft, paler gold | Deeper, richer gold |
| Daily wear | Softest of the three, marks most easily | Hardest of the three | Softer than 9ct, harder than silver |
| Over time | Darkens with wear, polishes back | Keeps its colour | Keeps its colour |
| This piece | A$150 | A$870 | A$1,580 |
About this piece
Hardness is measured on the Mohs scale, where diamond sits at 10. The higher the number, the better a stone resists scratches.
GarnetHardness 6.5 to 7.5
A deep red stone, close to wine in colour. It handles daily wear, but can chip if knocked against something harder.
