Metals

Precious metals are rare, naturally occurring materials of high value and include silver, gold, palladium and platinum. In pure form, they are often soft and therefore routinely alloyed with harder metals, such as copper, in order to improve their strength and durability.

Non-precious metals, also known as base metals, include stainless steel, copper, brass and bronze. They tend to oxidise, tarnish or corrode, but are often harder than precious metals. They are typically alloyed with precious metals, such as gold.

Pandora’s metal blends are alloyed with precious metals, which provides a beautiful and strong alternative to precious metals that is also more affordable.