People have a long history of enjoying the process of creating their jewellery and have done so for thousands of years. A significant step forward in the evolution of the jewellery-making craft was our ancestors' realisation that diverse materials could be worked with in various ways.

Before finalising the next purchase, it would be useful to understand a little about the different metals used in jewellery since each of these materials has both pros and cons. This blog provides a list of the common materials used in jewellery production, each accompanied by a concise explanation.

1. Silver

As it can be used in various contexts, has a high level of sophistication, and can stand the test of time, the precious silver jewellery more than justifies its status as one of the most treasured alloys. If a person is seeking a durable piece of jewellery that will endure for years or a timeless design that can be worn with any aesthetic, silver jewellery is an excellent metal because of its versatility and beauty. Oxidized jewellery in the form of silver also is one of the most prevalent ones among the youth.

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2. Brass

Brass is a durable alloy that may be easily obtained and is made by forging zinc and copper together. Because of its inexpensive cost and capacity to readily imitate the brilliance of gold by plating, brass jewellery is utilised for a wide variety of jewellery today, including rings, bracelets, and necklaces. Brass jewellery has a resilient material that is simple to clean and, with the appropriate level of maintenance, may endure for decades. This makes brass one of the most desirous metals for jewellery and other forms of oxidized jewellery.

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3. Wood

Glass jewellery is one of the most prevalent forms preferred and loved worldwide. When shredded and perfect in the most beautiful forms, glass is the most aesthetic material for jewellery.

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4. Denim

Denim Jewelry has been on the wake recently. Other than being the definition of style itself, denim jewellery is also earth friendly to a great extent. A pair of jeans consumes over 10,000 litres of water for growing cotton. Recycling them this way has impacted the indirect saving of all those resources by not letting them go to waste.

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5. Pearl

Oysters and mussels, for example, are two of the molluscs capable of producing pearls in their soft tissue. This happens in nature only very seldom, which is why almost all pearls today result from cultivated processes. Pearls often have a colour similar to the interior of an oyster shell, which is white or cream. However, shades of yellow, black, and grey are also very common. Pearls used in jewellery are valued according to several factors, including their lustre, colour, size, the absence of surface flaws, and symmetry.