Trend Alert: Diamonds Set in White Metals

Sunday's Grammy awards lived up to all the glitz and glamour surrounding the event. 

What really stood out was all of the white metal jewelry being worn. Platinum, white gold and silver replaced the traditional yellow gold settings of the stars' jewelry.  

Diamonds, as always, were popular at the Grammys but there was a noticeable trend which favored white metal settings for the stones. Whether it was a diamond ring, necklace, earrings or bracelet, the stars opted for platinum, while gold and silver settings.

Katy Perry, Jennifer Hudson, Sara Bareillis and Gwyneth Paltrow were all seen wearing white metallic diamond jewelry.

Inspired? Check out our selection of diamond jewelry set in white metals. 

Karats? Carats?

The terms "karat" and "carat" are thrown around a lot in the jewelry industry, but what do they really mean? Is there a difference?

The answer is Yes. 

"Karat" (K, KT.) always refers to gold and "carat" (ct.) always describes a gemstone. But the differences don't stop there. "Karat" measures the purity of gold where "carat"measures the weight of a stone, regardless of its purity. 

Pure gold, and gold which is traded in the market, is always 24 KT. However, when metals are added to the gold, the jewelry is no longer pure gold. The alloy formed will fall into the 10KT, 14KT or 18KT category. 

Two gemstones with the same carat may not be the same size. It is crucial to remember that carat measures only the weight of the stone, not the size.