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	<title>Knox Jewelers Journal &#187; Ring Metal Info</title>
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	<description>Minneapolis Minnesota Jeweler Specializing in Custom Design and Unique Engagement Rings.</description>
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		<title>Ring Metal FAQ</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 17:47:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ring Metal Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Platinum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rhodium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[White Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Yellow Gold]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Ring Metal FAQ
What metal type do you recommend?
We always recommend our 950 Platinum-Ruthenium alloy. It&#8217;s the best metal for engagement rings and wedding bands.
Platinum Pros and Cons


The most important characteristic in Platinum jewelry is Platinum&#8217;s resistance to metal loss caused by normal wear &#38; tear. When metal is rubbed against another object, a little bit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Platinum &#8211; The Ideal Metal</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2007 20:05:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ring Metal Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lifetime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Platinum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Strength]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Versus White Gold]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When customers ask  what our metal of choice is for their engagement ring, they will always be told Platinum. Platinum has many desirable attributes that will make your ring look spectacular and last a life time.
For reference sake, we use 950 Platinum Ruthenium, which has the best combination of tensile strength (durability) and scratch [...]]]></description>
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		<title>All About White Gold.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2007 23:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ring Metal Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Copper]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Corrosion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nickel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Palladium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[White Gold]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is White Gold?
How is White Gold Made?
What is The Best White Gold?
What is White Gold Alloyed With?
Are All White Golds the Same?
First, an explanation of white gold and gold alloying. 14K gold is alloyed with other metals to achieve certain colors and/or workability attributes (malleability, ductility, etc.).
The different colors are self explanatory E.g.; whiter [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How often will my white gold ring need to be rhodium plated?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:01:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brian</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ring Metal Info]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[plating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rhodium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[White Gold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[white gold turning yellow]]></category>

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What is Rhodium plating?
Does white gold discolor or turn yellow over time?
Are all white gold rings Rhodium plated?
How much does it cost to Rhodium plate a ring?
How long does Rhodium plating last?
With the recent popularity of white metals, we are asked similar questions more and more frequently. The answers depends on several factors that [...]]]></description>
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