A comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of mulberry stone ring setting materials

The main materials for moissanite ring Settings are 18K gold, platinum and 925 silver. The following is a comparative analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of these three materials:

18K gold

Advantages:

High hardness: 18K gold is composed of 75% gold and 25% other precious metals. It has a relatively high hardness and good compressive resistance. It is not easy to deform after long-term wearing. It is especially suitable for styles inlaid with small diamonds. The claws are not easy to loosen and the small diamonds are not easy to fall off.

Good ductility: It has strong plasticity and can be made into various complex styles to meet personalized needs.

Value preservation: With a gold content of 75%, it follows the overall gold price when being recycled and has a certain value preservation ability.

Rich in colors: Available in various colors such as 18K white gold, 18K gold, and 18K rose gold, it suits different styles.

Disadvantage:

Possible yellowing: The outer layer of the 18K white gold ring set is electroplated with rhodium metal. After long-term wearing, the coating may wear out slightly and turn yellow, but it can be restored by re-electroplating.

Platinum

Advantages:

Never fades: Platinum has a high purity and a long-lasting white color that does not fade or change color over time, making it suitable for consumers who have high requirements for color stability.

Good texture: High density, strong sense of weight, giving a heavy texture when worn, highlighting quality.

Anti-allergy: People with a constitution allergic to precious metals can also wear it, and it is highly safe.

Disadvantage:

Low hardness: High purity leads to insufficient hardness, making it prone to scratches. It may deform after long-term wearing and is not suitable for complex styles.

Poor plasticity: Compared with 18K gold, platinum has poorer plasticity and is difficult to create fine and complex inlay designs.

925 silver

Advantages:

Low price: With a low construction cost, it is suitable for consumers with limited budgets. You can get it for just a few hundred yuan.

Moderate hardness: Wear-resistant and scratch-resistant, suitable for wearing as a daily accessory.

Disadvantage:

Prone to oxidation: It is highly reactive in nature. After long-term wearing, it is prone to react with sulfides in the air, oxidizing and turning black, losing its luster, and becoming dull in appearance.

Maintenance required: Not suitable for wearing during exercise or after sweating. Regular maintenance and cleaning are necessary to maintain appearance.