While gold and platinum are favorite materials for wedding and engagement rings, there is a vast world of metals that may be used for these rings, ranging from the traditional to the ultra-modern. (Pixabay / akufh1110) When planning to buy engagement and wedding rings, the focus should not only be on...
With myths and pranks on people’s minds for April Fool’s Day, we thought we’d debunk some common myths and misunderstandings about white gold. White gold is used in high-end jewelry because of its beauty. It is both white and shiny, which makes the metal ideal for rings, especially when it...
Chrome plating is a popular process used in finishing metallic components. Its most common use is in the automotive industry where it is used to coat car and motorcycle accessories and trim. But chrome is also fast becoming a common fixture in interior design, making it more versatile than ever....
Before electroplating, you had to spend a fortune on solid gold jewelry to get your bling. Thanks to the advent of electroplating, however, people can wear jewelry with an outer layer of gold surrounding a cheaper base metal (such as brass or copper). Most people can’t tell the difference between...
One out of five people in the U.S. has an allergy to something. The most common allergy triggers include pollen, dust, mold, pet dander, and food. Fortunately for most allergy sufferers, there’s relief in the form of allergy medications or allergy immunotherapy (either through allergy shots or sublingual allergy drops)....
