Different types of metals used to make ornaments

1. Jewellery Metals: Gold, Silver, and
Platinum
Ornaments have become an essential part of lifestyle.Attending an event without
wearing any ornaments is a thing that we can’t imagine.
Different types of metals are used to make ornaments, in ancient days even
stones are used as ornaments.Now the major metals used are gold, silver and
platinum.

2. Platinum ornaments
Until early 20th century platinum was a popular jewellery metal.The extreme
durability of platinum made it the right choice for jewellery.Platinum is not just a
metal which is shiny and beautiful but a metal which last for generations.Platinum
is mixed with other metals of its family to make the perfect ornaments.With
diamonds and other precious metals platinum makes the perfect ornament.

3. Silver ornaments
Silver s a very soft metal so it is mixed with other metals like copper to make the
perfect ornaments.The minus factor about silver is that its tendency to get
tarnish.The silver ornaments can be plated with gold to change its colour.

4. Gold ornaments
Gold is the soft metal which is most commonly used for making ornaments.Gold is
the traditional choice for all types of jewellery like earrings, bangles, necklaces etc.
Pure metal is mixed with other metals like copper to make the perfect gold
ornament since gold is too soft.