Throughout history, gold has been valued for its natural beauty and versatility. It is not entirely clear when gold was first used, but gold objects have been found in Varna, Bulgaria dating to around 5,000 BC. Gold is the most malleable of all precious metals but too soft to use in its purest form, so it needs to be mixed to adapt to jewelry making.

About gold

Gold is measured in carats, where pure gold is 24 carats, and to make the gold stronger and useful in jewellery, the gold is combined with other metal alloys. For example, 18K gold contains 75% gold and 25% other metals. Nuage Jewels uses only 18K when it comes to all the different gold colors we provide.

Alloys that are often used with gold to get the different colors are copper, palladium, silver, and zinc. We at Nuage Jewels guarantee that all our jewelry is 100% nickel-free and free from other health-hazardous substances.

To guarantee our customers international standard, the best possible gold color and composition of metals, we follow the international standard (ISO) for the gold colors 18K yellow gold (3N) and 18K rose gold (5N), ISO 8654:1987 and the updated version ISO 8654:2018 with addendum A1:2020. Our gold compositions may vary minimally between our manufacturers but all stay within the framework of our high standard as we believe that only the best is good enough for our customers.

Our white gold

White gold has long been considered the most popular alloy for engagement and wedding rings, and we can understand why. The white gold has a silvery and cold shade that does not give a yellowish tone to the set diamonds. White gold jewelry is easy to match with other jewelry and metals, in addition, our white gold is more durable as we use 13-15% palladium in our white gold alloys, which brings extra hardness to the gold. The yellow tones from the gold's natural color are effectively hidden with the help of Palladium and Silver, and for extra durability and finish, all white gold jewelery is surface-treated in Rhodium. Despite our high quality, rhodium can wear out over time, but of course we offer re-rhoding of all jewelery made by us at Nuage Jewels free of charge for life.

Platinum is a precious metal that has been used by humans for over 2000 years. It was first discovered by pre-Columbian Indians in South America, but it was only in the 18th century that it began to be used in Europe, mainly to make jewelry. During the 19th century, demand for platinum increased sharply when it began to be used to make chemical apparatus and industrial tools. Platinum is a very durable metal that can withstand high temperatures and chemical corrosion, which makes it ideal for use in the chemical industry as well.

About platinum

Platina 950 is an alloy consisting of 95% platinum and 5% of other metals, such as ruthenium, iridium, palladium, tungsten or cobalt. Depending on which metal is mixed with platinum, different properties are obtained. Our 950 platinum contains 95% Platinum, the remaining 5% is a mixture of Palladium and Cobalt. This means that our 950 platinum has a whiter and lighter color than 950 platinum that does not contain palladium.

Platinum 950 is a very popular metal alloy for jewelry, especially for engagement and wedding rings. This is due to its durability and resistance to wear and tear, making it ideal for daily use. Platinum is also hypoallergenic, meaning it is very unlikely to cause allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin.

Platinum's beautiful shine and color is similar to that of white gold, but with a clearer sense of luxury and exclusivity. Platinum 950 jewelry is also very valuable due to the metal's high value and rarity.

It is important to note that due to its high density and hardness, platinum 950 jewelry is slightly heavier and more expensive than gold since platinum weighs approximately 60% more than gold.

For those looking for a high-quality piece of jewelry that will last for many years, platinum 950 is considered an excellent choice and what we always recommend first and foremost for diamond jewelry. Keep in mind that despite platinum's positive properties, platinum jewelry also scratches, which means that you should treat your jewelry carefully. The difference between scratches in platinum jewelry and gold jewelry is that with scratches in gold, metal can disappear, while in platinum, the metal moves.