The Precious Metals & Jewels Compendium

Discover legendary diamonds like Hope Diamond & Cullinan Diamond. Learn about their histories, values & cultural significance in this guide to world’s most famous gemstones for collectors.

Discover diamond properties, formation process & value factors. Learn about 4Cs grading, crystal structures & investment potential of Earth’s hardest gemstone for collectors. Essential guide.

Discover silver jewelry’s properties, authentication methods & maintenance. Learn about silver’s antimicrobial qualities, hallmark identification & tarnish removal techniques for collectors.

Palladium Jewelry: The Rising Star of Precious Metals Elemental Profile of Palladium Chemical Symbol: Pd | Atomic Number: 46 | Atomic Weight: 106.4Hardness: 4-4.8 | Density: 12 g/cm³ | Color: Silver-whiteLuster: Metallic | Melting Point: 1555°C | Boiling Point: 3127°C In the 1990s, palladium commanded higher prices than both platinum and gold. As one of

Discover platinum’s unique properties, value factors & authentication methods. Learn to distinguish platinum from white gold, understand its rarity & investment potential for jewelry collectors.

Discover gold’s complete properties, karat systems & authentication methods. Essential guide for collectors covering cultural significance, global standards & investment value of gold jewelry.

Discover the fascinating origins of jewelry from ancient Chinese courts to modern symbolism. Learn how rings, necklaces & gold pieces evolved through history and cultural traditions. Essential read for collectors.