Precious Metals

By Elizabeth Morgan Precious metals are rare metallic chemical elements that fetch high and durable economic value. They are less reactive than most elements and are made distinct by their luster and their high melting points. The best known metals are silver and gold whose uses range widely from jewelry to coinage to art, and in the past years,...
By Louis Dale Titanium, the hardest natural metal in the world is stronger the steel and yet is very lightweight. Also it is known for its lustrous natural grey color and 100% hypoallergenic traits which make it safe for everyone because it will not react with your skin. Because of these human friendly traits titanium is increasingly becoming a...
By Bo Carpenter Palladium deserves a small chapter in the history of jewelry. Let's take a look at the history of this metal and its role in the world of jewelry. Of the platinum group of metals -- platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium and ruthenium -- palladium has the lowest specific gravity and the lowest melting point. William Hyde...
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