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Jewelry Glossary

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NICKEL:

A common alloy in gold and silver. 18k yellow gold contains less nickel than 18k white gold. When buying a gift for someone who has a sensitivity to jewelry, consider giving platinum, a jewelry metal which contains no nickel and rarely causes skin reactions.


See also: Alloy  Precious metal