Material Quality | Daily wear, formal events | Industry Standard: 925 sterling silver (92.5% purity) Our Base: 925 silver with nickel-free plating Our Advanced: Rhodium-plated 925 silver ▲ | Base: Affordable hypoallergenic option Advanced: Enhanced scratch resistance (ASTM F2951) | Base: Requires frequent polishing Advanced: Higher cost due to plating process |
Stone Durability | Active lifestyles, outdoor use | Industry Standard: Turquoise (Mohs 5-6 hardness) Our Base: Stabilized turquoise ▲ Our Advanced: Double-stabilized turquoise (ISO 11999) ▲▲ | Base: 30% stronger than natural turquoise Advanced: 50% improved durability | Natural veining may still cause micro-cracks over time |
Setting Security | Sports, physical activities | Industry Standard: 4-prong setting Our Base: 6-prong tension setting ▲ Our Advanced: Bezel + prong hybrid setting ▲▲ | Base: 40% better grip vs standard Advanced: 70% reduced stone displacement risk (ASTM F2951) | Advanced design may limit light reflection slightly |
Craftsmanship | Collectors, heirloom pieces | Industry Standard: Mass-produced molds Our Base: Handmade with ISO 9001 certification Our Advanced: Handmade + laser engraving ▲ | Base: 100% artisan crafted Advanced: Traceable craftsmanship via QR code | Longer production lead times for custom orders |
Versatility | Office, casual, formal wear | Industry Standard: Single-size bands Our Base: Adjustable sizing ▲ Our Advanced: Custom-fit sizing (ISO 1785) ▲▲ | Base: Fits 90% of standard sizes Advanced: Perfect fit for unique finger shapes | Advanced requires 3D scanning for customization |
Maintenance | High humidity environments | Industry Standard: Tarnish-prone silver Our Base: Anti-tarnish coating ▲ Our Advanced: Nano-coating (ASTM B117 salt spray test) ▲▲ | Base: 3x longer tarnish resistance Advanced: 10-year corrosion protection warranty | Base coating may wear off over 2-3 years |