18K yellow gold is a premium jewelry metal made of 75% pure gold blended with alloy metals for added strength and durability. Its rich, warm golden color closely resembles natural gold and is prized for its luxurious appearance and timeless appeal. Compared to higher-purity gold, 18K yellow gold offers an excellent balance of beauty, durability, and everyday wearability.
The most traditional pavé with each diamond sitting between two polished metal walls which is sometimes termed bead set or channel set pave. The walls here are accented by "milgrain" beading which adds a vintage touch to the pave. The bright cut walls shield the diamonds' girdles from damage making it the most durable pavé and a natural fit for vintage-inspired designs.
A method of creating jewelry where a craftsman directly forms the metal and hand fabricates a jewel from many component parts. This technique does not utilize CAD/CAM or casting processes used in mass production. It is widely considered the ultimate in terms of the final craftsmanship in jewelry.