Precious Metals

Platinum

Platinum (symbol PL) was accepted as a precious metal after only the second half of the 19th century and has a deep luster and a rich, white colour. It is rarer and heavier than all other precious metals and is considered to be more valuable than gold. More....

Gold

Gold was among the first metals to be mined because it commonly occurred in its native form; not combined with other elements, and because it was beautiful and imperishable, and because exquisite objects could be made from it. Artisans of ancient civilizations used gold lavishly in decorating tombs and temples, and gold objects made more than 5,000 years ago have been found in Egypt. More....

Silver

Silver is the most reflective and affordable of the precious metals. Its lower price permits bold, innovative looks. Sterling silver Jewellery is often fashioned by top designers and can range in price from hundreds to thousands of dollars. Sterling silver is the standard of quality for Jewellery containing 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. More....

Titanium

Strong, lightweight, silver-grey, metallic element, atomic number 22, relative atomic mass 47.90. The ninth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, its compounds occur in practically all igneous rocks and their sedimentary deposits. More....