Precious Metals
Jewelry Metals Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Last Updated: March 18, 2025When selecting fine jewelry, the metal you choose is as crucial as the gemstone it showcases. The metal impacts durability, wearability, maintenance, and skin sensitivity. At Adamas Studio, we exclusively use nickel-free metals, ensuring each piece is safe, comfortable, and hypoallergenic. Metals have been central to jewelry design for millennia. Gold has symbolized wealth and
Precious Metal Pricing – a true deep dive
Last Updated: March 18, 2025For those of you who want us to cite our sources, see the deep research, and really dig into the details – this one is for you. Spot Price Trends (Jan 2024 – Present) From January 2024 to early March 2025, gold, platinum, and silver prices have all risen (especially gold and silver), reaching multi-year
Jewelry Metal Pricing Report (2024–2025): Gold, Platinum, and Silver Trends
Last Updated: March 18, 2025The prices of gold, platinum, and silver have seen significant movement from January 2024 to early 2025, affecting both the jewelry industry and consumer buying trends. This report will break down: This is designed to be a buyer-friendly guide that helps you understand why jewelry prices have changed and what to expect when shopping for
How Workmanship Affects Metal Pricing
Last Updated: March 18, 2025The difficulty of working with different metals plays a significant role in the cost of jewelry. While the base material cost (such as gold, platinum, or silver) is a major factor, the complexity of crafting the metal into jewelry also impacts labor costs, design feasibility, and overall pricing (hint: platinum is the most expensive!) Every