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In the following guide you will find information on the history, facts and uses of precious metals plus how to care for your jewellery
White Gold
Introduction to white gold
White Gold is one of the most popular gold colours used in jewellery in the UK today. It has a bright, modern and clean look and is used in earrings, bracelets, necklaces, rings and pendants.
White gold uses
White Gold is the perfect complement to diamonds and other gemstones and is very fashionable for Wedding Rings & Engagement rings and eternity rings.
White gold facts
White Gold is created when yellow gold is alloyed with silver or palladium and then plated with rhodium. This plating can wear off over time, but can, however, easily be replaced. At our Factory
White gold history
Since the 1920's White Gold has been fashionable in jewellery as a more affordable alternative to platinum. This trend is particularly evident in art deco jewellery and white gold is currently the most fashionable precious metal in the UK.
Hallmarks
As with all precious metals, White gold Jewellery will carry a hallmark declaring its quality and authenticity.
Caring for white gold
At Rockc Jewellery we can re-plate your old or tarnished white gold jewellery, We also stock a wide range of easy to use cleaning products that includes sprays and wipes. Regular polishing with a soft cloth will keep your gold pristine and make sure that you store gold jewellery separately from other jewellery to avoid discolouring.
Silver Jewellery
Introduction to silver
Silver is one of the most fashionable, yet affordable, metals. Silver has been used in jewellery throughout history for Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings, rings and brooches and perfectly complements diamonds and other precious gemstones. It is also perfect for making bigger, bolder pieces.
Silver uses
As well as being used in jewellery, silver has been used to carry and preserve liquid beverages is used in industry in fields as diverse as photography and telegraphy.
Silver jewellery facts
Like Gold, silver is ductile and malleable, which means that it can be drawn into wire or beaten into sheets and is therefore ideal for use in jewellery.
Ag is the chemical symbol for silver and comes form the Latin for silver, Argent-um.
A brief history of silver jewellery
Silver has been mined and used for jewellery since the bronze age at sites across Europe and West Asia.
The Greek state was founded on the discovery of a huge Silver mine at Laurian just outside Athens and the Roman and Carthaginian s mined silver in Southern Spain.
With the discovery of the Americas in 1492 the world's Silver supply was boosted by mines in Bolivia, Peru and Mexico and the discovery of the Comstock lode in Nevada America. In fact, the US economy became based on Silver from 1792 until 1965.
Silver Jewellery Hallmarks
As with all precious metals, Silver Jewellery will carry a hallmark declaring its quality and authenticity.
Sterling Hallmark 925, Britannia Hallmark 958
Caring for silver
One of the best ways to keep Silver clean is to wear it regularly to stop it tarnishing which prevent the surface oxidising in the air. Also try to avoid contact with perfume, hairspray and cleaning products to maintain the shine.
At RockC Jewellery we also stock a great range of cleaning products including sprays and wipes. If your silver jewellery needs repairing, you can also bring it to RockC Jewellers for a repair service.
Gold
Gold has played a role in human society throughout history. Used as jewellery currency and recently in technology, gold is central to human society.
Gold as currency
One of the earliest examples of Gold being used in currency occurred during the reign of King Croesus of Lydia (Turkey) between 560 and 547BC. Gold has been used as currency since.
Gold as jewellery
Gold has always been used as Jewellery, partly because it is both ductile and malleable, meaning that it can easily be beaten or stretched into shapes, making it easy to craft into jewellery. Throughout history Gold Jewellery has been used in religious ceremonies, to signify leadership and status or purely for decoration.
Uses for gold
For the same reasons that gold is used in jewellery, so it has been vital to technology and innovation through the ages. Ductile, malleable and incredibly conductive,Gold has been used in technology through the centuries.
Colour
Gold can be mixed (alloyed) with other metals to create different colours such as rose gold and white gold, both of which are very popular in Jewellery
Gold facts
Here are some fascinating facts:
- Gold,is a chemical element with the symbol AU, from the Latin aurum.
- A gram of gold can be beaten into a sheet that measures three hundred square feet.
- 75% of all of the Gold ever mined has been mined since 1910.
- Although the price of platinum can be higher than that of gold, gold is considered to be the most precious metal.
Gold history
Gold has played a central role in history, here are some examples.
Egyptians
Gold appeared in ancient hieroglyphs in 2600 BC and was revered as a divine and indestructible metal.
Greece
Ancient Greeks thought Gold was made from a combination of water and sunshine.
The Legendary Golden Fleece probably referred to a fleece that had been used to trap gold dust from a stream, a common mining technique.
Rome
By mining Gold extensively through the Roman Empire and developing sophisticated hydraulic mining techniques, the Romans redefined our relationship with gold by mass producing it.
Middle Ages (400-1400AD)
Britain launched the Florin, but didn't develop an economic system based on gold and silver until 1377.
Early modern 1400-1800 AD
King Ferdinand of Spain famously called for his citizens to 'Get Gold, as humanely as possible, but all hazards, get gold.' This call launched massive expeditions to the New World. By 1720 Brazil was the biggest producer of gold in world, responsible for up to 2/3 of the world's gold.
Modern 1800 to the modern day
Gold,was discovered in Meadow Creek launching the gold rush. In 1848 John Marshall found gold in Sacramento, launching the California gold rush.
Modern day
Gold is as important as ever. Used in Jewellery,technology and still central to our economy, Gold is the most important metal in the world.
Hallmark
As with all precious metals,Gold Jewellery will carry a hallmark declaring its quality and authenticity.
9 Carat- Hallmark 375, 14 Carat- Hallmark 585, 18 Carat- Hallmark 750, 22 Carat- Hallmark 916
Caring for gold
At RockC Jewellers we have full range of cleaning products and services to help keep your jewellery looking brand new. Regular polishing with a soft cloth will keep your gold pristine. Store gold jewellery separately from other jewellery to avoid discolouring.
Two-Colour Gold
Gold comes in three main colours,Rose&yellow and WhiteAny time just two of these colours are used in a design it is called 2 colour Gold Ideal for earrings, bracelets, necklace, pendants and rings, two-colour gold can be any combination of these three gold colours.
Two-colour gold uses
2 colour gold can be used to symbolize the love between two people and so, it is perfect for wedding jewellery and rings. It is also ideal for eternity rings and anniversary rings.
Hallmarks
As with all precious metals, 2 colour gold will carry a hallmark declaring its quality and authenticity.
Caring for 2-colour gold
2 colour gold jewellery is just as easy to look after as all gold jewellery. Regular polishing with a soft cloth will keep your gold pristine and it is best to store gold jewellery separately from other jewellery to avoid discolouring. Use our RockC jewellery cleaning products to keep it looking perfect.