Journal — Crafting Education

What is Rhodium Plating? Often, most people know what colour metal they like for their jewellery: silver toned white metal, yellow gold toned, or rose gold toned. But when you want a white metal for your engagement ring, a choice needs to be made between white gold and platinum, which visually look very similar. As we explained in our blog ‘What’s the Difference Between White Gold & Platinum?’, a big consideration when choosing between these two white metal options is the maintenance: white gold needs to be regularly re-plated with rhodium, while platinum does not. So, what is rhodium replating?...

Ring Settings 101 A key detail when designing your ring is choosing your ring’s setting – how the stone is set into or on the ring band. While a majority of our styles feature basket settings as standard, there are a number of other setting styles to choose from. Before you make your choice, read on to find out more information on five of the most beautiful ring settings available. 1. Basket Setting Designed to safely secure your stone while optimising its appearance and style, basket settings are a very popular choice that embodies modern and minimalistic style. In this...

What is a Halo? The term ‘halo’ is mentioned a lot regarding engagement rings. Confusingly, there are a few different types of halos that can be incorporated into your ring! First up is the incredibly popular hidden halo – a design feature where the gallery rail that forms part of the basket securing a stone is lined with small stones. Not visible from directly above the ring, a hidden halo adds a touch of sparkle from a side view. There are two different options with hidden halos: a traditional hidden halo and a wrapped hidden halo. A traditional hidden halo is...

The Difference Between White Gold and Platinum At TMC Fine Jewellers, we primarily work with responsibly sourced Australian 18 karat gold, 14 karat gold and platinum (PT950). For those dreaming of a white toned precious metal for your engagement ring, both white gold and platinum both offer a beautiful, bright lustre. Often mistaken for one another due to their uncanny visual resemblance, understanding the difference between these metal types will guide you in making the perfect choice for your heirloom piece, with quiet confidence. So, what is the difference between white gold and platinum? Which should you choose for your...